Mysore to Sangama and Mekedatu Mini Bus for Groups of 14 to 25
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Sangama
Where the Arkavathi joins the Kaveri. A walk on the sandy bank; no swimming, as the current is strong.
Mekedatu
The narrow gorge around 4 km downstream, reached by the forest department bus from the far bank.
Chunchi Falls
Falls on the Arkavathi, a short detour en route back. The path down is rocky.
Distance
110 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2.5 hr
Via Malavalli, Halagur and Sathanur
Starting from
₹ 10200
Same-day return, 14 seater
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹11,758 ₹14,090
+ ₹1990 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC25 Seats
₹11,758 ₹14,090
+ ₹1990 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC19 Seats
₹12,922 ₹15,500
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹15,350 ₹18,419
+ ₹2619 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹13,022 ₹15,600
+ ₹2200 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹14,768 ₹17,714
+ ₹2514 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹14,768 ₹17,714
+ ₹2514 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
50 km
65 km
95 km
110 km
Group pickup
For twenty people, one meeting point with space for the mini bus is best, such as a school gate on the eastern side of the city. A parcel of Mysore masala dosa, the city's own dosa with red chutney inside, makes a quick breakfast for anyone who cannot eat early. The driver reaches the Bannur exit by the outer ring road. Allow about two and a half hours. Carry lunch and plenty of water for the whole group.
Breakfast for twenty
The mini bus pulls in at Malavalli, roughly 50 km along, so twenty people can eat. Thirty minutes is about right, and calling in the order while on the road helps the kitchen. Malavalli is a taluk headquarters of Mandya district, and in the monsoon Gaganachukki makes a separate outing from here. Buy lunch packets and water cans, because almost nothing is sold at Sangama. Halagur is next, some 15 km away.
Halagur
Halagur, on NH 948, is about 65 km out and a short hop from Malavalli. The mini bus does not stop here. A river camp at Bheemeshwari sits some 15 km off this town, and groups on a two day plan often pair it with Sangama. From here to Sathanur the highway is wide and runs about 30 km through dry hills. Ask the group to keep bags off the aisle so nobody trips when the bus brakes.
Tea and restrooms
At Sathanur, around 95 km from the city, the mini bus halts for fifteen minutes so twenty people can use the restrooms and get tea. The town is some 18 km before Kanakapura on the highway. Sangama is roughly 15 km further down a narrow lane, and the mini bus takes it slowly with oncoming jeeps and bikes. Group leaders should do a head count before everyone boards again. Phone signal is weak beyond this town.
Group drop
Around two and a half hours after leaving the city, the mini bus parks at Sangama, where the Arkavathi runs into the Kaveri. The site is part of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, and the forest staff decide the visiting rules on the day. Heavy rain upstream can lift the water level quickly. Visitors for Mekedatu switch to a local bus here. Fix one meeting point and one return time, and collect all rubbish.
Need a Mysore to Sangama and Mekedatu mini bus for a group outing of 20? Pickup is at a hotel near Mysuru Palace or the city bus stand, take the quiet road via Malavalli and Halagur, and reach the river by late morning. See mini bus on rent in Mysore from Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Sangama and Mekedatu and back | Time by mini bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Sangama and Mekedatu via Malavalli, Halagur and Sathanur | About 110 km | About 220 km | About 2.5 hr with stops |
Sangama is roughly 110 km from Mysore, so this is a day trip billed as one 300 km day, with Chunchi Falls on the same day. Fuel and the driver are in the km rate; the driver's allowance is added per day. AC and non-AC available. Tolls, parking, permits where needed and GST come on top.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹36 | ₹11,500 | ₹23,000 | |
₹46 | ₹14,500 | ₹29,000 | |
₹36 | ₹11,500 | ₹23,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 25, 2 days in the 25 Seater Mini Bus is about ₹920 a person.
16 or fewer: 16 seater mini bus. For up to 20: 20 seater mini bus. 25 or fewer: 25 seater mini bus.
Ten or twelve of you? The Mysore to Sangama and Mekedatu tempo traveller is cheaper. Office group of 40? The Mysore to Sangama and Mekedatu bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
I would like to thank Shashikala for helping me in booking our 21 seater mini bus She was with me coordinating and reassuring right from day 0 till the last minute I completely recommend Tejas Tours & Travels 21 seater executive mini bus was in excellent condition Driver Somanna was a professional driver, accommodating and kind hearted Thank you so much for making our trip a memorable one
Shubha Ranganath
21/04/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore to Coimbatore
Amazing experience with tejas tours and travels . Ranjini is very cooperative and guidance us in booking bus and connected with us in whole trip. Driver kartik is very cooperative . We plan for 6 days tour banglore mysore ooty coimbatore . Mini bus is good in condition and clean bus . Good experience . We all are happy 😊
Piyush bhoya
6/11/2025 mysore ooty coimbatore
5/5
Mysore to Chikmagalur
Excellent service from Tejas travel, we had booked 25 seater mini bus for two days to visit Chikmagalur from Mysore with family and kids, vehicle was good, neat and clean, driver Sandeep was excellent person with soft spoken and good attitude, we enjoyed the trip, Mr. Imran provided timely help and made our booking and vehicle arrangements easy and comfortable. Thanks Tejas Travels, Imran and Sandeep. Looking forward to utilize Tejas travel service again.
Mr Mohammed
6/11/2023 Chikmagalur
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very well maintained vehicles, polite and cooperative staff, excellent service, worth recommending. We used their mini bus for 8 days. Our driver Nutan and our point of contact Laxmi were super supportive.
Abhas Patel
3/4/2024 Bangalore
5/5
For a mini bus it is about 110 km from Mysore to Sangama, close to 220 km for the day. The route runs east to Malavalli, then up the Kanakapura highway through Halagur and Sathanur to the river road. Allow around two and a half hours each way with the breakfast halt.
No. Tolls, parking and GST come on top; the forest bus ticket to Mekedatu is separate.
No. Stay on the bank. The current at Sangama and Mekedatu is strong and the rocks are slippery.
On request, yes. The one way fare is quoted in writing for your date.
The 18 or 20 seater. See mini bus on rent in Mysore.
A night allowance for the driver applies only if the drive runs late into the night. Rate card figure: ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
It works if you start early. From March to May the rocks at the river get very hot by noon, and the drive back across the plains is warm, so the mini bus leaves Mysore at first light and starts home soon after lunch. Carry caps and plenty of water. The cooler months from November to February are easier, and the monsoon is best avoided.
Eat breakfast at Malavalli and carry lunch from there, since food at the site is limited. Pack water cans and paper plates, and bring every scrap of waste back in the mini bus. Keep the lunch in the back and serve it near the parking, away from the water's edge.
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