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Periyar Lake Boat Ride
Fifty people need several trips; keep two hours. Morning boats see the most animals.
Spice Plantations
With a group of fifty, an hour at least. Many estates around Kumily take visitors.
Periyar Tiger Reserve Walks
The bus waits at the parking; plan half a day. Booked through the forest office.
Chellarkovil Viewpoint
The bus stays at the main parking; keep forty minutes. About 15 km from Kumily.
Distance
470 km
From Mysore
Time
About 12 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Palani and Cumbum
Starting from
₹ 55600
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹73,168 ₹88,390
+ ₹12990 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹78,988 ₹95,438
+ ₹14038 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹58,900 ₹71,176
+ ₹10476 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹84,808 ₹1,02,485
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹85,000
+ ₹15120 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
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295 km
395 km
435 km
470 km
Leaving Mysore
Thekkady is a twelve hour day for a full coach, so boarding is at 5 am at one gate where the bus can manoeuvre. Bags in the hold, the list with the coordinator, water cans by the door. Groups that prefer a gentler pace break the trip with a night at Palani. Tamil Nadu runs from Mysore can be hit by bandh days when the Kaveri water dispute flares up, so check the news the evening before. The coach then heads south on NH766 past Nanjangud.
Tea break
Chamarajanagar is a 20 minute halt for tea and diesel. The town is the district seat of Karnataka's southern tip, a silk area together with Kollegal. A coach needs a hotel with a yard, and the driver knows one on the highway. Everyone uses the restroom now; the bus will not stop again until Sathyamangalam, on the far side of the forest and the ghat. Tea comes quicker if one person collects the orders on the bus before it parks.
First proper break
Sathyamangalam is the first proper break, breakfast for the whole bus after the descent into Tamil Nadu. The forest behind is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state. A hotel with a coach yard serves 40 or 50 in about 40 minutes if the order goes ahead by phone. Paddy and banana fields along the Bhavani river take over from here, and the drive becomes easy. Hand out the room list or the day plan here, while everyone is together.
Straight through
Tiruppur, the knitwear city on the Noyyal, is passed without a halt. It has about 10,000 garment units and sends out nearly 90% of India's cotton knitwear exports. A full coach cannot easily stop at the outlet shops in town traffic, so plan that for the return if the group wants it. The bus continues south through Dharapuram towards Palani. Temples such as Sivanmalai and Sukreeswarar are near the city for pilgrim groups with a free day.
Lunch break
Palani is the lunch stop for the bus, at a pilgrim hotel near the hill with room for a coach. Lunch and the head count take about an hour. The Murugan temple on Sivagiri hill can be visited by steps, winch or rope car, but not inside this halt; groups that want it stay the night here. During Thai Poosam, January or February, the town is packed, so avoid stopping then.
Short tea halt
Theni is the coach's tea stop, 20 minutes in the valley town where the plains meet the Western Ghats, about 100 km after Palani. Near Andipatti, the Vaigai dam of about 111 ft has gardens that suit a big group on the return. The Pennycuick memorial, for the engineer who built the Mullaperiyar dam that forms the Thekkady lake, stands at Lower Camp further along this road. After Theni the coach runs to Cumbum and starts the Kumily climb, so travel sick passengers move to the front. Fill the water cans and use the restrooms in turns, so the halt does not stretch.
No stop needed
Cumbum is the grape valley town at the foot of the Kumily ghat, with vineyards beside the road. The coach does not stop, because the ghat, about 30 km of bends, needs daylight and patience with a full bus. The Panneer grapes of Cumbum carry a GI tag, if the group wants to buy some on the way down. From here the driver takes the climb in low gear. The town's market trades cardamom and coconut too.
Spice town
Thekkady is reached at the top of the Kumily ghat, about 4 km from Kumily town. A coach reaches the larger hotels on the main roads; smaller homestays down lanes are not easy for a bus, so book a group hotel with parking. Fix dinner for everyone in advance. Kumily's spice shops stay open in the evening, a short walk from most hotels. The driver parks the bus for the night.
Need Mysore to Thekkady bus hire for 30 to 50 people for the Periyar lake and the spice hills? It is around 470 km from Mysuru to Thekkady (Kumily), via Sathyamangalam, Palani and Theni. For Thekkady: one coach, with halts where a big bus can park. Book a bus on rent in Mysore from Tejas Tours & Travels. The Thekkady bus can load at a homestay in Gokulam or near the suburban bus stand.
Route | One way | Thekkady and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Thekkady via Chamarajanagar, Palani and Cumbum | About 470 km | About 940 km | About 12 hr with stops |
Thekkady and back is about 940 km. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km a day. On top: driver allowance of ₹700 to ₹1,000 per day, plus tolls, parking fees, permits and GST as charged. We bill 4 days, 1,200 km in all, on the 300 km a day rule. The km rate includes diesel, the driver and AC. Thekkady: AC or non-AC, tell us when you book. One way to Thekkady is on request.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹65 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 5 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,720 a person.
33 or fewer: 33 seater bus. Between 34 and 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50: 49 seater bus or 50 seater bus. On a long trip, the 2+2 seats of the 35 to 45 seaters are kinder to elders.
Group smaller than you thought? The Mysore to Thekkady mini bus takes up to 25. The Mysore to Thekkady tempo traveller suits a family; see tempo traveller on rent in Mysore for sizes.
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
Thekkady is about 470 km from Mysore, about 940 km there and back. The bus goes by Chamarajanagar, the Dhimbam ghat, Sathyamangalam, Tiruppur and Palani, then by Theni and Cumbum up the Kumily ghat. A full bus needs about 12 hours of driving with halts, so many groups stop a night at Palani.
The 49 or 50 seater gives everyone a seat, with some spare. Sizes are on bus on rent in Mysore.
It can be done. Share the date and group size and you get it in writing.
Yes, through the Kerala forest booking. Morning boats fill first.
No. Add the Kerala entry permit for the bus, billed at actual. We list tolls, GST and parking separately, since Bus tolls are above car tolls.
Only if the driver drives late at night; then a night allowance is added. Rate card figure: ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size a night.
Yes, with care. The climb from Cumbum to Kumily is about 30 km of bends on the main road between Tamil Nadu and Kerala, used by buses every day. A full coach takes it slowly in low gear, and we plan it for daylight. The other ghat on the way, at Dhimbam, bans only trucks with 12 or more wheels, so a tourist bus is fine there.
Yes, and we suggest it for a full bus. Palani, about 295 km from Mysore, has many pilgrim hotels with coach parking, and the group can see the hill temple next morning. The second day is about 175 km by Theni, Cumbum and the Kumily ghat. The extra night adds a day of driver allowance, shown in the quote.
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