Mysore to Thanjavur Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Brihadeeswarar Temple
Wide courtyard; go early or after 5 pm. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Thanjavur Palace and Saraswathi Mahal Library
The van parks near the entry. An hour, close to the market.
Schwartz Church
A short stop in the palace area. The van parks near the entry.
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
The van parks near the entry. Keep two hours; do it on the return.
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
The van parks near the entry. Pair it with Kumbakonam.
Distance
415 km
From Mysore
Time
About 9.5 to 10 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Erode and Trichy
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
60 km
145 km
215 km
280 km
360 km
415 km
Pickup at your door
Twelve people and their bags are loaded into the van at 5 am, at your home, a hotel near the zoo or palace, or the suburban bus stand. Thinking of a Mysore day when you come back? Avoid Tuesday, when the zoo and Karanji lake are shut, and try to be in town on a Sunday evening, when the palace bulbs are switched on at 7 pm. The tempo traveller drives south past Nanjangud and branches off for Chamarajanagar, with Thanjavur about 415 km ahead.
Breakfast
Chamarajanagar, after 60 km, is the family's breakfast halt, half an hour for twelve. Being the seat of Karnataka's most southern district, it has decent tiffin rooms near the bus stand. Along with Kollegal it is known as Silk City, and trains on the railway line from Mysore stop here too. Make sure the children use the restroom and the bottles are full, because the forest and ghat ahead give no good place to stop. The van takes on diesel before leaving.
Tea after the ghat
At the foot of the Dhimbam bends lies Sathyamangalam, 145 km into the trip, where the family breaks for a quarter of an hour of tea. Rice and sugarcane grow thick on both banks of the Bhavani here. Westward, about 16 km off, an earth dam some 40 m tall, finished in 1956, holds back the Bhavanisagar reservoir; it makes a fine picnic on another trip. Ahead, the land stays flat right into the Kaveri delta, so the children can nap.
Tea and restroom
Erode, 215 km out, is a fifteen minute break for the van by the highway. The city weaves and knits for half the south, and its shops sell towels and bed covers for very little. Two quieter places, the Vellode bird sanctuary on the outskirts and the Periyar memorial house in town, suit a slower holiday. Snacks are cheap, from dosa to parotta. From here the van runs about 65 km south to Karur for lunch.
Lunch
Lunch is at Karur, 280 km from Mysore, forty five minutes for twelve. The town sits beside the Amaravathi, the Kaveri and the Noyyal, though in the dry months the Amaravathi bed is wide sand. Karur builds bus bodies, and coach frames stand in the yards by the road. Its mills sell bed sheets cheaply. From here the van turns east along the Kaveri valley towards Trichy, about 80 km away.
Tea
At Trichy, 360 km out, the family stops twenty minutes for tea. The Rockfort rises from the middle of the city, and the Thayumanavar temple lies on the way up its steps; keep the climb for a return day. Mukkombu, the Upper Anicut on the Kaveri, is about 15 km from the city junction, and the Jambukeswarar temple at Thiruvanaikaval is a large Shiva shrine, both good for another visit. Thanjavur is about 55 km on.
Hotel drop
The tempo traveller reaches Thanjavur by evening, about 9.5 to 10 hours after Mysore, and drops the family at one hotel. Breakfast here is idli and dosa, and lunch is usually a meal on a banana leaf. Thanjavur is called the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. Children like the thalaiyatti bommai, the head shaking dancing doll, the town's best known souvenir. Most rain falls from October to January, and November to February is pleasant.
A family of 12 planning a Mysore to Thanjavur tempo traveller trip with Srirangam? Leave at dawn, cross the forest by day, and reach Thanjavur by evening. We have offered tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. Board in Mysuru at the palace area or the Suburban bus stand.
Route | One way | Thanjavur and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Thanjavur via Chamarajanagar, Erode and Trichy | About 415 km | About 830 km | About 9.5 to 10 hr with stops |
The whole trip to Thanjavur and back is around 830 km. Thanjavur in the 12 seater at ₹24/km is ₹23,400. One way trips on request. The rate has fuel and driver in it; AC or non-AC is up to you. On top: ₹600 to ₹700 daily driver's allowance, toll and parking slips at actuals, permits and GST. Over three days the minimum is 900 km, so that is the bill.
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, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
For up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. 10 to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13: 13 seater tempo traveller. For 14 to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Thanjavur with suitcases? Take one size up.
Travelling with seniors? The Mysore to Thanjavur Force Urbania rides softer. More than 17 of you? Take the Mysore to Thanjavur mini bus. All sizes are on 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
The Big Temple town is about 415 km from Mysore, roughly 830 km both ways. After the forest and the ghat, the van follows the plains east along the Kaveri through Karur and Trichy. With breakfast, lunch and tea halts, the drive takes around 9.5 to 10 hours, so a dawn start brings the family in by early evening.
Tolls on the 415 km Thanjavur road, parking, permits and GST come extra, at cost.
Late driving after 10 pm carries a night bata, listed in the written quote before you book.
For Thanjavur, up to 9 means the 9 seater, 10 to 12 the 12 seater, 13 to 17 the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. The full size list is on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
One way to Thanjavur, 415 km, is priced on request at ₹2 a km over the return rate.
Three days: one to go, one for Thanjavur and Srirangam, one to return.
Sometimes. The Bannari Amman temple, right where the Dhimbam ghat reaches the plains, holds its Kundam fire festival in Panguni, between March and April, and the village fills with lakhs of pilgrims. Traffic crawls on those days. When you book, we check whether your date clashes, and if so the van leaves Mysore earlier to slip past.
We do not advise it. The forest after Chamarajanagar and the Dhimbam ghat have had night traffic bans with changing hours, and animals cross the road after dark. A night start can mean waiting at a closed gate with sleepy children. Leaving at 5 am, the van crosses the forest in daylight and still reaches Thanjavur by early evening.
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