Mysore to Ranipuram Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Bekal Fort
Easy in a tempo traveller. Big laterite walls over the sea.
Chandragiri Fort
The van parks near the entry. A short stop on the coast road.
Talakaveri
The tempo traveller waits close by. Good on the return through Coorg.
Distance
220 km
From Mysore
Time
About 5 to 5.5 hr
Via Hunsur, Sampaje and Panathur
Starting from
₹ 15600
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,632 ₹18,824
+ ₹2724 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹18,060 ₹21,743
+ ₹3143 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
45 km
90 km
120 km
150 km
170 km
195 km
220 km
Early pickup
For a hiking group of nine to twenty, the tempo traveller collects everyone from one or two points around 5:15, perhaps a home in Kuvempunagar and the suburban bus stand. Day packs come into the cabin, overnight bags go at the back. The van takes the ring road out of Mysore and the Hunsur road west. Plan on about four and a half hours with halts to reach Ranipuram, with time left for the trail before the forest office closes.
Tea halt
Trekking groups usually want only tea at Hunsur, 45 km out, and the van gives them fifteen minutes for it and the restroom. The town's hotels are bare and cheap, and the tea is strong. ICAR keeps a tobacco research unit here, and the crop fills the fields around. A road numbered SH 86 runs from Hunsur towards Kabini and HD Kote, which is how Nagarhole safaris begin; our tempo traveller stays on NH275 and breakfasts later at Kushalnagar, an hour ahead.
Breakfast
Kushalnagar, about 90 km from Mysore, is the van's breakfast stop, and a dozen hikers finish dosas or idlis in about 25 minutes. Lunch menus here lean to Kerala style fish and meat. With no railway, the town runs on buses, and its stand is busy with services towards Mangalore and Kerala. Anyone keen on a river view can note Kanive's hanging bridge, about 9 km north, for another trip. The tempo traveller then climbs about 30 km to Madikeri.
Tea and fuel
At Madikeri, some 120 km out and close to 1,170 m up, the tempo traveller fuels and the hikers drink tea. Mudduraja of the Haleri dynasty founded this hill capital in 1681. Pepper, cardamom and coffee powder make good presents for the people at home. Before the van heads down, we confirm the latest Kodagu notice in the rainy months, since heavy vehicles have been banned on its ghats during red alerts. A quarter hour is enough here.
Ghat descent
Sampaje marks the border, roughly 150 km from Mysore: Kodagu on one side, Dakshina Kannada on the other, with a twin village of the same name across the line. Plantations of rubber, arecanut and cashew cover the slopes, and many farmers keep bees. In the wettest weeks, goods lorries are stopped at checkposts here and at Kushalnagar. Four tongues mix at this border, Kannada, Tulu, Kodava and Are Bhashe. The tempo traveller keeps rolling towards Sullia, about 20 km on.
Lunch
Sullia, about 170 km into the trip, is lunch for the hikers. The town's two bus stands, government and private, sit next to each other in the centre, and our driver parks nearby. A coastal rice meal arrives quickly, and kadubu or jackfruit dumplings appear when in season. This is the last good place to stock water, fruit and biscuits for the trail, since food near the top is scarce. Panathur and the Kerala border are about 25 km away.
Border village
The van crosses into Kasaragod district at Panathur, about 195 km from Mysore, slowing but not stopping unless someone asks. A ten minute restroom halt is possible, and the small shops sell water and snacks for anyone who forgot at Sullia. Kerala charges a permit for tourist vehicles, billed to you at cost. Beyond the village the road narrows and climbs into forest for the last 25 km, so the driver takes it gently with a full van.
Trail head
About 5 to 5.5 hours after Mysore, the tempo traveller parks near the Ranipuram forest office. Trek timings are fixed by the forest office each day, and the fee is paid there before you start. Parking has room for a van even at weekends. Simple meals come from the cottages beside the office, which is about all there is, so snacks from Sullia help. Wet months bring leeches to the path, and leech socks are worth the money.
A group of 12 friends planning a Mysore to Ranipuram tempo traveller trek weekend? It is a long drive, so most groups stay a night and trek in the morning. It comes from our tempo traveller on rent in Mysore fleet, running since 2009. We pick you up in Mysuru at a hotel near the zoo or the palace or the city bus stand.
Route | One way | Ranipuram and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Ranipuram via Hunsur, Sampaje and Panathur | About 220 km | About 440 km | About 5 to 5.5 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Ranipuram trip with one night is roughly 440 km on the road, billed as two days, 600 km, at 300 km per day. Fuel and the driver are included; pick AC or non-AC. The 12 seater, at ₹24/km, works out to ₹15,600 for this trip. Add driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 per day), tolls, parking, permit fees and GST. One way trips on request.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹18,000 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹24 | ₹15,600 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | |
₹30 | ₹19,200 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | |
₹32 | ₹20,400 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | |
₹34 | ₹21,800 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 |
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, 3 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,640 a person.
Count adults and kids above five for Ranipuram. 9 or fewer: 9 seater tempo traveller. 12 or fewer: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13: 13 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Same group to Ranipuram, more comfort? See the Mysore to Ranipuram Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Ranipuram mini bus. More from Mysore: 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
Ranipuram is roughly 220 km from Mysore, so 440 km or so both ways. In the tempo traveller, plan four and a half hours with breakfast and lunch. After the Kodagu stretch through Hunsur, Kushalnagar and Madikeri, the van descends to Sullia and climbs the narrow road beyond Panathur.
About an hour up and less coming down, at an easy pace.
No, they are separate. You pay tolls, parking, permits and GST at actual, with receipts.
A night allowance applies when driving goes past 10 pm; we show it on the quote.
On request, yes. We quote one way drops in writing once we have your date.
Up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. Sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
October to February is the best time. The rains are over, the Sampaje ghat is dry, and the grassland on top is still green in the early months. From June to September Kodagu gets very heavy rain, and the ghat can close after landslides. March to May is warm; start the trek early in the morning.
Yes. There are cottages near the forest office that serve simple meals, and the van parks close by with the luggage locked inside. Book the cottages before the trip. Carry a small day bag for the trek and leave everything else in the tempo traveller with the driver.
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