Mysore to Ponmudi Tempo Traveller for 9 to 17 People
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Ponmudi Top
Our van pulls over for photos. Children like this one. Cold and misty after noon.
Distance
630 km
From Mysore
Time
About 15 to 15.5 hr
Via Sathyamangalam, Kochi and Vithura
Starting from
₹ 39000
5 days, 1,500 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹38,330 ₹46,309
+ ₹6809 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹47,160 ₹56,981
+ ₹8381 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹44,250 ₹53,457
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹44,250 ₹53,457
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹47,160 ₹56,981
+ ₹8381 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹50,070 ₹60,505
+ ₹8905 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹53,080 ₹64,128
+ ₹9428 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹53,080 ₹64,128
+ ₹9428 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹54,700
+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
140 km
210 km
335 km
410 km
465 km
550 km
610 km
630 km
Start from Mysore
Families heading for Ponmudi are picked up at five from home, a lodge facing the palace, Mysore Junction, the bus stand or Mandakalli. The outer ring road ties into the Nanjangud, Bannur and T Narasipura roads, so the van slips south without the old centre. Two day bags sit on top. Thrissur, the night stop, is about 335 km away. Ponmudi lies roughly 630 km past Mysore for the family. Ponmudi is 630 km off, so children stretch at Mysore.
Before the forest
Chamarajanagar, sixty kilometres along, gives the Ponmudi family tea, a restroom and diesel for the van. Silk City, locals call this district. Children must go now, as the reserve and the hairpins below Hasanur offer no safe stop. Ponmudi lies roughly 570 km past Chamarajanagar for the family. Ponmudi is 570 km off, so children stretch at Chamarajanagar. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Chamarajanagar. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Chamarajanagar.
Below the ghat
Sathyamangalam, 140 km down, is tea for the family after the bends. More than 850 elephants live in the reserve around it, so the children may already have counted a few. The van parks by the hotel door. Ponmudi lies roughly 490 km past Sathyamangalam for the family. Ponmudi is 490 km off, so children stretch at Sathyamangalam. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Sathyamangalam. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Sathyamangalam.
City bypass lunch
Coimbatore, 210 km out, gives the Ponmudi family lunch on the bypass. Paniyaram and appam suit the children. Fill the bottles with Siruvani water, the city's pride. Walayar and Kerala are about 28 km ahead, and Thrissur roughly two hours. Ponmudi lies roughly 420 km past Coimbatore for the family. Ponmudi is 420 km off, so children stretch at Coimbatore. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Coimbatore. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Coimbatore.
Night halt
Thrissur, 335 km from Mysore, is the family's night halt. A Kerala breakfast next morning means appam, idiyappam or puttu with stew or egg curry. The city is only about 3 m above the sea, so streets can flood after monsoon showers. Day two covers about 295 km to Ponmudi. Ponmudi lies roughly 295 km past Thrissur for the family. Ponmudi is 295 km off, so children stretch at Thrissur. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Thrissur.
Stretch and tea
Kochi, about 410 km out, is the first stretch of day two. The city runs India's first water metro and Kerala's only metro rail. Cochin airport sits 7 km from Angamaly, north of town. Ponmudi lies roughly 220 km past Kochi for the family. Ponmudi is 220 km off, so children stretch at Kochi. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Kochi. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Kochi.
Family tea break
Alleppey, at 465 km, is a tea break in the canal town. Kuttanad, farming rice below sea level south of the town, was named a world agricultural heritage system by FAO in 2013. Kollam is about 85 km on. Ponmudi lies roughly 165 km past Alleppey for the family. Ponmudi is 165 km off, so children stretch at Alleppey. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Alleppey. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Alleppey.
Family lunch
Kollam, 550 km out, is lunch for the family. Vettu kekku, a crisp fried sweet, is a Kollam treat children like. Cashew nuts are the buy, as the town processes them. Thangasseri, by the sea, keeps remains of a Portuguese fort. Ponmudi lies roughly 80 km past Kollam for the family. Ponmudi is 80 km off, so children stretch at Kollam. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Kollam. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Kollam.
Fuel and tea
Vithura, 610 km from Mysore, is the family's last fuel and tea point. Pazham pori, banana fritters, are sold at the small shops. The 22 hairpin climb to Ponmudi begins after the town, so children who feel bends sit in front. Ponmudi lies roughly 20 km past Vithura for the family. Ponmudi is 20 km off, so children stretch at Vithura. Ponmudi bags stay packed; nothing comes off at Vithura. Ponmudi bound elders take shaded seats at Vithura.
Hill top
The tempo traveller reaches Ponmudi, about 1,100 m up, roughly twelve and a half driving hours after Mysore. Mist comes in after noon, so jackets stay handy. Only tea and snacks are sold on top, so carry food from Vithura. Ponmudi sits about 53 km north east of Thiruvananthapuram. From Ponmudi the family returns the same 630 km. Share your Ponmudi checkout time with the driver. Ponmudi to Mysore uses the same halts.
Looking for a Mysore to Ponmudi tempo traveller for family or friends, 9 to 20 people? On the Ponmudi road the family stops when it wants. Pickup is at hotels near Chamundi Hills road or homes in Vijayanagar, Kuvempunagar or Hebbal. Mysore is Mysuru on the new signboards. We have operated tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Ponmudi and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Ponmudi via Sathyamangalam, Kochi and Vithura | About 630 km | About 1,260 km | About 15 to 15.5 hr with stops |
Our tempo traveller round trip is about 1,260 km, billed as 5 days, 1,500 km. Fuel and the driver are included. More days at the destination add 300 km each. A one way drop is on request. Add the allowance for the driver of ₹600 to ₹700 a day, plus tolls, parking, permits and GST at actuals. AC and non-AC tempo travellers run to Ponmudi.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km | 7 days, 2,100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | ₹63,000 | |
₹24 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | ₹54,600 | |
₹24 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | ₹54,600 | |
₹30 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | ₹67,200 | |
₹32 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | ₹71,400 | |
₹34 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | ₹76,300 | |
₹34 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | ₹76,300 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 6 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹3,270 a person.
Count the family, kids included. 10 to 12 of you: 12 seater tempo traveller. Groups of 13 to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17 people: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Taking elders to Ponmudi and want more comfort? See the Mysore to Ponmudi Urbania. Just four to seven going to Ponmudi? See the Mysore to Ponmudi cab. Every size and local rate is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Mysore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Tejas Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Mysore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Mysore to Bangalore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
About 630 km one way from Mysore, or about 1,260 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller takes the Chamarajanagar road and the Dhimbam ghat to Sathyamangalam and Coimbatore, halts the night at Thrissur, then goes through Kochi, Alleppey, Kollam and Vithura. Driving time is about 15 to 15.5 hours over two days.
A night allowance is charged only for late night driving. It is shown in the quote. For the tempo traveller: ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
Usually, but the forest department closes the road in heavy rain or after landslides. We check a day before the tempo traveller leaves.
Sure. A written one way quote follows once you send the date.
The 16 seater; big suitcases need the spare seats. It works out to ₹48,000 for 1,500 km at ₹32/km, and ₹3,000 allowance for the driver. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
No. Tolls, parking and GST are extra at the real cost. Out of state, the permit is extra too.
Near Alleppey, yes. The Nehru Trophy snake boat race is held on Punnamada lake near Alappuzha in the Onam season, and the town fills with visitors that week. Day two passes through on NH66, so we start earlier from Thrissur on race days.
Because 630 km in one go is too long for a family, and the forest and the Dhimbam ghat should be crossed in daylight. Thrissur, about 335 km from Mysore, splits the trip almost in half. Day two then reaches the Ponmudi hairpins in the afternoon light, not after dark.
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