Mysore to Sirsi Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Marikamba Temple
The van parks near the entry. Painted temple walls inside.
Sahasralinga
Easy in a tempo traveller. About 15 km from Sirsi; best when water is low.
Unchalli Falls
About 35 km from Sirsi. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Yana Rocks
The van parks near the entry. A walk of roughly 15 minutes from the parking.
Distance
420 km
From Mysore
Time
About 8.5 hr
Via Hassan, Shivamogga and Siddapur
Starting from
₹ 23400
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹23,198 ₹27,986
+ ₹4086 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹33,100
+ ₹5832 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
120 km
200 km
275 km
350 km
390 km
420 km
Family pickup
Pickup for the family of twelve is at 5:30, from Mandakalli airport, Mysuru railway station or your house, and the bags go at the back. Pack a box of Mysore pak for the relatives you meet on the way; it travels well. The van skirts the city on the ring road, joins the Hunsur road and leaves it at Bilikere, where the Hassan highway, SH57, branches north through KR Nagar. From there it is about eight and a half hours to Sirsi.
Breakfast
Breakfast for the family is at Hassan, 120 km from Mysore, while the driver fills the tank. Hassan stands high, at about 950 m, and its rainiest months are October and July. Temple lovers in the family may like to hear about the Lakshmi Devi temple at Doddagaddavalli, built in 1114 with four shrines, a calm visit on another day. Thirty minutes is enough for twelve people. The van then runs about 80 km on to Kadur, where the land turns flat and dry for a while.
Tea
The van halts fifteen minutes at Kadur, 200 km out, for tea and the washrooms. From here Shivamogga airport is about 76 km away. Kadur's rainfall swings from year to year, from 747 mm in 2018 to 1,004 mm in 2022, still far less than the forests ahead. Areca and coconut gardens circle the town. The children can stretch their legs before the next leg to Shivamogga, about 75 km, where lunch is planned.
Lunch
Lunch is planned in Shivamogga, the Shimoga of most road signs, at 275 km. This city on the Tunga is the doorway to the Malnad hills. For book lovers, the poet Kuvempu's home at Kuppalli, now a museum, lies about 18 km from Thirthahalli on another road. Forty five minutes lets the family eat and rest before the van carries on along NH69 to Sagar, about 75 km ahead. Fill water bottles before leaving the city.
Tea
At Sagar, 350 km out, the van stops twenty minutes for tea. The Varada river begins at Varadamoola, about 6 km away, and the Dabbe falls near Hosagadde need a forest walk of 6 to 8 km, a plan for older children on some later trip. Small hotels serve Malnad snacks such as akki rotti. After tea the van turns north through forest to Siddapur and Sirsi, about 70 km.
Drive through
Siddapur, 390 km from Mysore, is where the forest thickens, and the van usually drives on without a halt. The town lives on its gardens of areca, cardamom and pepper. If a child needs a restroom, tea shops stand along the main road. Talaguppa railhead, on the Sagar side, is about 54 km from Sirsi, useful only if someone leaves by train. Sirsi is about 30 km on. Wake sleeping children here, as Sirsi is close.
Arrival
After about eight and a half hours, the tempo traveller reaches Sirsi and drops the family at the hotel. Children love the fact that a river starts right here: the Aghanashini rises at Shankara Honda in town and flows free all the way to the sea. Heavy rain falls from June to September, so pack rain jackets in those months. Local honey and spices are sold in the market. Rest well tonight.
A family of 12 planning a Mysore to Sirsi tempo traveller trip with the waterfalls? It is a long day from Mysore through Malnad, so plan three days. We pick you up in Mysuru at Mysore airport at Mandakalli or the railway station. Book it through our tempo traveller on rent in Mysore desk, open since 2009.
Route | One way | Sirsi and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Sirsi via Hassan, Shivamogga and Siddapur | About 420 km | About 840 km | About 8.5 hr with stops |
Going to Sirsi and coming back comes to roughly 840 km, and three days at 300 km each makes 900 km billed. One way trips on request. Add driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 per day), tolls, parking, permit fees and GST. For example, the 12 seater at ₹24/km comes to ₹23,400. Fuel and driver are in the rate, and you choose AC or non-AC.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹30 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | |
₹32 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 |
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 20, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
A family of 12 going to Sirsi 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. Sirsi with only 8 or 9? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Want more comfort for the same group? See the Mysore to Sirsi Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Sirsi 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
About 420 km one way, so roughly 840 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller runs via Hassan, Kadur and Shivamogga (Shimoga), then Sagar and Siddapur. It takes about 8.5 hours with breakfast, lunch and tea halts, so a 5:30 am start brings the family to Sirsi in the afternoon.
Three days: one to go, one for the temple and falls, one to return.
On request, yes. Give us the date and head count, and the one way fare comes back in writing.
Yes, past 10 pm a night bata goes on the bill. Plan the start time and it rarely comes up. Night bata: ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
For Sirsi, up to 9 take the 9 seater, 10 to 12 the 12 seater, and 13 to 17 the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. Compare sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
No, they are separate. Tolls, parking and permits are paid at cost, and GST is added on the bill.
Very wet. Sirsi gets about 2,635 mm of rain a year, mostly from June to September, and July alone brings close to 971 mm. The ghat roads around the town are slippery, and outdoor plans change with the weather. October to February is drier and better for a family holiday.
One medium bag each fits at the back of the van. For a three day trip, pack light clothes, a rain jacket in the wet months and shoes with a good grip. Keep snacks, water and medicines in hand bags for the eight and a half hour drive.
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