Mysore to Silent Valley Bus Hire for Groups of 27 to 50
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Sairandhri Watchtower
Private buses stop at the gate and the forest jeep takes over. Forest vehicles only. Plan half a day with fifty people. Go start by 8 am.
Kunthipuzha River
Inside, only forest department vehicles go; the bus waits outside. Keep 30 minutes for a big group.
Mukkali Forest Station
Coach parking is a short walk away. Safari tickets are sold here. Keep 30 minutes for a large group.
Attappadi Hills
The road up is narrow; the bus stops lower down and smaller vehicles take you up. Keep 1 hour for a big group.
Distance
280 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Coimbatore and Agali
Starting from
₹ 27800
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹37,084 ₹44,695
+ ₹6495 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹39,994 ₹48,219
+ ₹7019 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹29,800 ₹35,938
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹42,904 ₹51,743
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
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Coach pickup
Load the coach at an open ground on the Nanjangud side of the city, so it can join NH 766 without crossing the old centre. The trip runs by Chamarajanagar and the Dhimbam ghat into Tamil Nadu, through Coimbatore and up to the Kerala border, about 280 km and close to seven and a half hours with halts. We also watch the news for bandh calls over the Kaveri water dispute before any Tamil Nadu trip. Pack a first aid box.
Breakfast and diesel
At Chamarajanagar the bus takes on diesel while fifty people eat, so allow forty minutes and phone the order through beforehand. This is the head town of Karnataka's most southerly district, whose best known sights are BR Hills, MM Hills and the Shivanasamudra falls. Ask everybody to use the restrooms here, since the forest road to Hasanur and the ghat has none, and refill the drinking water cans. Teachers can collect breakfast money on board.
Ghat road
The Dhimbam ghat on NH 948 twists through 27 hairpins. Lorries of 16.2 tonnes or more, and any vehicle on 12 wheels or more, are barred from it; we check before the date that your coach falls within the rules. Night closures have applied on the Bannari to Dhimbam stretch at different times. The coach crawls down in a low gear, and students stay seated until Sathyamangalam. Window seats on the left show the plains below.
Tea halt
Sathyamangalam, at the foot of the ghat, is the coach's twenty minute tea halt. Bannari Amman, the goddess of rain, has her temple close by, and her Kundam festival in March or April pulls in lakhs of pilgrims. The forest around the town forms Tamil Nadu's largest wildlife sanctuary. From here Coimbatore is about 65 km on, mostly through farmland. Count heads before the coach moves. The coach parks on the main road.
Lunch for the coach
A full hour at Coimbatore lets fifty people eat in two sittings. The city stands at about 427 m beside the Noyyal, and five main roads fan out of it, named after Avinashi, Trichy, Sathy, Mettupalayam and Pollachi. Meals here often come on a banana leaf. After lunch the coach takes the western road towards Anaikatti and the Kerala border, about 30 km. Call the order ahead so plates are ready for the group.
Drive on
The coach drives through Anaikatti, the last Tamil Nadu town, some 30 km from Coimbatore. The Agali road then climbs through forest where elephants and Indian bison live, and the bus never pulls over on this stretch. Kerala's Agali is roughly 18 km ahead. Teachers should count heads before the climb and remind everyone to keep hands inside the windows. Expect a slow climb behind trucks and local buses on this road.
Tea and rooms
At Agali the coach stops for twenty minutes. Visitors to Silent Valley, about 16 km away, fill the town's lodges and resorts, and Agali also runs the affairs of Kerala's only tribal taluk. A group of fifty usually finds more beds in Mannarkkad, around 38 km on. Leaders can confirm rooms and the next morning's park entry by phone while the students have tea. Students can refill water bottles here.
Coach drop
After about seven and a half hours the coach reaches the Mukkali forest office. The park admits visitors roughly from eight in the morning till one in the afternoon, so a group arriving later spends the night at the Mukkali dormitory or in Mannarkkad. Silent Valley's core zone covers about 89.52 sq km. Fix one meeting point and one time, and count heads before anyone wanders. Rain jackets help on the forest trip.
Need Mysore to Silent Valley bus hire for 30, 40 or 50 people going for a weekend in the forest? One coach and one driver, with halts where a big bus can park. The driver comes to you in Mysuru, whether that is a hotel by the palace, the station or the bus stand. Our bus on rent in Mysore page takes bookings, or call with the date.
Route | One way | Silent Valley and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Silent Valley via Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore and Agali | About 280 km | About 560 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
Silent Valley and back is around 560 km. That makes it a 2 day trip, billed at 600 km (300 km a day minimum). Fuel and our driver are in the km rate. Most bus groups do the Mysore to Silent Valley trip with one night there. One way drop: on request. Driver allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day by size; tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits and GST at actual. AC and non-AC available. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km each day. Local bus runs in Silent Valley use the 40 km left over.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹65 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 3 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,030 a person.
27 to 30 of you: 33 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. For 41 to 45: 45 seater bus. For up to 50: 50 seater bus. On a trip of several days, leave a few seats empty for bags.
Fewer going to Silent Valley than planned? See the Mysore to Silent Valley Mini Bus or the Mysore to Silent Valley Tempo Traveller. For runs inside the city, book bus on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Ooty
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Ooty
5/5
Travelled to Wayanad
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Wayanad
5/5
To the Mukkali gate of Silent Valley a coach drives about 280 km, so close to 560 km for the full return. From Mysore it heads for Chamarajanagar, descends the Dhimbam hairpins to Sathyamangalam, passes through Coimbatore and climbs via Anaikatti and Agali. Seven and a half hours with halts is typical for a full bus.
Sure. The one way fare is quoted in writing for your date.
Take the 45 seater, or the 49 or 50 seater for lots of bags. All sizes are on bus on rent in Mysore.
If the bus drives after 10 pm, a night allowance to the driver goes on the bill. Your quote shows the amount, as does the bus rental page. Night bata: ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size.
No. Private vehicles stop at Mukkali. The forest department runs the trip inside with its own vehicles and guides.
No. Tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits and GST are paid at actual and shown on the bill.
December to April, when the roads are dry and the park trips run normally. The monsoon brings heavy rain and may limit entry. The Dhimbam ghat is slow in rain, and night traffic there has been banned at times, so the coach crosses it in daylight. We confirm park dates with the forest office.
Breakfast at Chamarajanagar and lunch at Coimbatore, both ordered ahead. For the night, Mannarkkad has more hotel rooms than Agali or Mukkali, so a large group usually stays there. Suitcases go in the hold; each student keeps a day bag with water, a rain jacket and snacks for the forest trip.
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