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Sabarimala Sannidhanam
The van parks near the entry. About 5 km uphill from Pamba.
Pamba Ganapathi Temple
At the start of the trek. The tempo traveller waits close by.
Nilakkal
Mahadeva temple at the base. The van parks near the entry.
Erumeli Sastha Temple and Vavar Palli
The tempo traveller waits close by. Keep an hour.
Thekkady
Periyar lake and spice farms. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Distance
540 km
From Mysore
Time
About 11 hr
Via Gundlupet, Thrissur and Nilakkal
Starting from
₹ 31200
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
115 km
180 km
210 km
330 km
495 km
520 km
540 km
Pickup for the group
The tempo traveller collects the swamis at 6 am, from homes, a lodge near the palace or the railway station. The trip is two days each way, with the first night in Thrissur, so each pilgrim needs only a small bag besides the irumudi, which travels in its own clean place in the van. Some groups carry Mysore pak or the city's own masala dosa breakfast from home for the first hour on the road. The van leaves by the Nanjangud road towards Gundlupet.
Tea and diesel
Gundlupet, 60 km from Mysore, is the tea, diesel and restroom halt before the reserve. Fifteen minutes is enough for the group. Food is basic here, just small eateries, so most groups eat in Wayanad. Gopalaswamy Betta, the hill temple above Bandipur, is reached via Hangala, but only by forest bus from the foot, so it is a different trip. Through the next stretch nobody steps out, as halts in the forest have led to fines.
Vegetarian breakfast
Sulthan Bathery, 115 km out and about 900 m up, is the breakfast halt. Pilgrim groups ask for idiyappam or puttu with a vegetable curry; thirty minutes covers it. The town is the biggest road junction in Wayanad, and buses leave for Ooty, Kozhikode and Mysore from here. Tea and coffee powder from the local market are light to carry. The ghat descent begins past Kalpetta, so pilgrims who get sick on bends should sit in front.
Bottom of the churam
At Thamarassery, 180 km out, the van reaches the foot of the Wayanad churam after nine hairpins. A ten minute break helps anyone who felt the bends. On the return, this ghat can jam at night, when trucks barred by day start moving; a single breakdown has held traffic for many hours. Carry water and snacks for that climb, and check the jam app the drivers use. The Kuttiady road is the other way up. Kozhikode is 30 km away.
Lunch in Calicut
Kozhikode, 210 km from Mysore, is the lunch halt. The van stops near the beach road, a paved promenade with Lions Park, so the group can wash up and walk a little after the meal. Vegetarian meals are easy to find. Banana chips fried fresh in front of you are the snack many pilgrims buy for the road. Forty five minutes is enough; Thrissur and the night halt are 120 km ahead.
Night halt
Thrissur, 330 km from Mysore, is the night halt, leaving 210 km for the next morning. One lodge for the whole group keeps the 4 am wake up simple. The Vadakkumnathan temple in the centre opens at 4 am, and many swamis visit before leaving. Pick a lodge with van parking near the round. Breakfast can be idiyappam or appam with a vegetable stew. The van is fuelled at night, ready for the long run to Erumeli.
Erumeli halt
Erumeli, 495 km out, is the pilgrim town where the hills begin. Groups that follow the old custom stop here before going on, and the van parks close by for about forty five minutes. The traditional forest route of about 61 km to the shrine starts here, though most pilgrims drive. Fill diesel and use the restroom here, as the base camp is crowded. The hill road to Nilakkal is 25 km.
Vehicle base
Nilakkal, 520 km from Mysore, is the vehicle base for Sabarimala, about 23 km from the temple. In the season the tempo traveller drops the group at Pamba, 20 km on, and then returns here to park, because parking on the road between is not allowed. KSRTC runs chain buses between Nilakkal and Pamba too. The parking holds thousands of vehicles and uses FASTag. Note the row number and keep the driver's phone number.
Pamba arrival
The drive comes to about eleven hours over two days. At Pamba the group gets down, bathes in the river and starts the climb on foot. Darshan runs on the online virtual queue, so the slot must be booked before the trip, along with any KSRTC bus seats. Only pilgrims with the irumudi kettu may climb the eighteen steps. Pilgrims keep the 41 day vratham and wear black or blue. The van waits at Nilakkal until the group calls.
A group of 12 swamis planning a Mysore to Sabarimala tempo traveller trip? Plan two days each way and a night at Erumeli or Nilakkal. The driver meets you at hotels near Mysore Palace or Mysore railway station, in Mysuru city. Book it through our tempo traveller on rent in Mysore desk, open since 2009.
Route | One way | Sabarimala and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Sabarimala via Gundlupet, Thrissur and Nilakkal | About 540 km | About 1,080 km | About 11 hr with stops |
The whole trip to Sabarimala and back is roughly 1080 km. For example, the 12 seater at ₹24/km comes to ₹31,200. Driver allowance ₹600 to ₹700 per day, tolls, parking, permits and GST at cost. Fuel and driver are in the rate, and you choose AC or non-AC. One way trips on request. Over four days the minimum is 1200 km, so that is the bill.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
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, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
A family of 12 going to Sabarimala fits the 12 seater tempo traveller. One more person, the 13 seater tempo traveller. Bigger family or friends, up to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Sabarimala with just 8 or 9? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Same group to Sabarimala, more comfort? See the Mysore to Sabarimala Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Sabarimala 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
Count on roughly 540 km each way between Mysore and Pamba, the point where the Sabarimala walk begins, so close to 1,080 km in all. Our tempo traveller crosses Wayanad on NH766, drops to Kozhikode by the Thamarassery churam, stops the night at Thrissur and climbs via Erumeli and Nilakkal. Driving time is near 11 hours.
Yes. Tell us the date and where to pick up; the quote comes in writing.
Up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. See the sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Any driving after 10 pm adds a night bata to the driver, as per the quote. Night bata: ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
They are extra. Fuel is in the per km rate. On the Sabarimala trip, tolls, parking, the Kerala permit and GST at actuals, with receipts.
Yes. Book the virtual queue slot online before the trip.
The temple opens for the Mandala season from about mid November to late December, for Makaravilakku in mid January, for Vishu in April and for the first five days of each Malayalam month. Mandala and Makaravilakku bring the heaviest traffic, with queues at Erumeli and Nilakkal. In the monsoon months the hill roads are slow and wet, so allow extra time.
Pack light. Each pilgrim carries the irumudi kettu and a small cloth bag; big bags stay in the tempo traveller at Nilakkal. Take water, a small towel, a torch and any medicines. Wear the black or blue clothes of the vratham. Phones and valuables are safer left with one person or in the van.
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