Mysore to Thekkady Tempo Traveller for Families
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Periyar Lake Boat Ride
Book the family seats ahead and keep two hours. Forest department boats on the reservoir.
Spice Plantations
The van parks near the entry; keep an hour. Guided walks through cardamom and pepper estates.
Periyar Tiger Reserve Walks
The van waits outside; keep half a day. Guided nature walks and bamboo rafting.
Chellarkovil Viewpoint
Plan forty minutes for the family. View over the Tamil Nadu plains from the ridge.
Distance
470 km
From Mysore
Time
About 11 to 11.5 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Palani and Cumbum
Starting from
₹ 31200
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
140 km
210 km
295 km
395 km
435 km
470 km
Group pickup
The tempo traveller arrives at 5:30 am. We can collect from two or three homes in one area of Mysuru if the order is fixed the night before. Families from the north should know that Kannada is the main language here and Hindi is not widely understood outside tourist spots; once past Bannari it is Tamil, and in Kerala Malayalam, so the driver handles the talking at halts. Bags go behind the last row. The van goes south by Nanjangud.
Quick break
Chamarajanagar is a quick break, fifteen minutes for tea, fuel and the restroom; the proper breakfast comes after the forest. Silk weaving gave this district and Kollegal their name. The Suvarnavathi dam, about 16 km away, makes a picnic on some other weekend. Give children a biscuit or a banana now, as the next hour and more is forest and ghat with no stopping, and they are best not hungry on the bends.
Breakfast stop
Sathyamangalam is the family breakfast, after the van comes out of the forest. The reserve you crossed is a key elephant corridor, where over 850 elephants have been counted and about 80 tigers were recorded in 2018, so children who saw nothing may want to keep watching on the way home. Thirty minutes at a hotel on the highway covers breakfast and the restrooms. Sathy is about 65 km from Erode, but this van goes on towards Tiruppur.
Straight through
Tiruppur is a busy textile city on the Noyyal river, the source of nearly 90% of India's cotton knitwear exports. The van drives straight through on a long day, but the outlet shops near the highway sell children's T shirts and clothes very cheaply, worth a stop on the return. Sivanmalai and the Sukreeswarar temple are among the temples around. After Tiruppur the road runs south through farm country to Palani.
Lunch break
Palani is lunch, about 295 km into the day. While the family eats, the children can watch the winch cars climbing the temple hill. Climbing the 670 steps or riding the rope car takes far longer than this halt, so keep the temple for a night stop on the way back. Panchamirtham, a sweet prasadam made of fruit, honey and jaggery, is sold near the hill and makes a good treat for the afternoon. Forty five minutes in all.
Short tea halt
Theni is a short tea halt in a hot valley under the Western Ghats, about 100 km from Palani. In summer the temperature here reaches about 39.5 C, so children should drink plenty of water. The Veerapandi Gowmariamman temple, built by a Pandya king in the 14th century, stands near the town. Fifteen minutes, then the van heads for Cumbum and the grape fields. Refill the water bottles here; the next shops of any size are in Cumbum.
Grapes
Cumbum is the grape valley, with vineyards right beside the road; its Panneer grapes are picked in three seasons a year and carry a GI tag. Children love seeing the bunches hanging under the trellis, and a stall by the road sells them fresh. The van usually drives through, as the Kumily ghat is next. Suruli falls, about 10 km away, flow best from June to October. Hand out motion sickness tablets before the climb.
Top of the Kumily ghat
The van reaches Thekkady at the top of the Kumily ghat, about 4 km from Kumily town on the Kerala border. Hotels and homestays are spread between the two; share the name before the trip so we check the road for a tempo traveller. Kumily's main street has spice shops and Kerala meals for dinner. Unload the bags before dark and let the children rest; the morning is for the lake. The driver stays near your hotel.
Need a Mysore to Thekkady tempo traveller for 9 to 20 people for the Periyar lake and the spice hills? The road to Thekkady (Kumily) runs via Sathyamangalam, Palani and Theni, about 470 km from Mysuru. Get a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore from Tejas Tours & Travels. The van for Thekkady comes to a homestay in Gokulam or the suburban bus stand. You stop when the kids need a break.
Route | One way | Thekkady and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Thekkady via Chamarajanagar, Palani and Cumbum | About 470 km | About 940 km | About 11 to 11.5 hr with stops |
Round trip around 940 km, billed as 4 days and 1,200 km. One way drops: ask us. Included in the rate: fuel, driver, AC. Not included: the ₹600 to ₹700 daily driver bata, tolls, parking fees, permits and GST. AC and non-AC available in every size.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
Count every head, kids above five too. For up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. Between 10 and 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. For 13 to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. For a trip of several days, take one size up for the bags.
Want a quieter ride to Thekkady for seniors? See the Mysore to Thekkady Force Urbania. Only five or six of you going to Thekkady? The Mysore to Thekkady cab works, and cab rental in Mysore lists every car.
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 Mysore to Thekkady distance is about 470 km one way and about 940 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller goes by Chamarajanagar, the Dhimbam ghat, Sathyamangalam, Tiruppur, Palani, Theni and Cumbum, then climbs to Kumily. A family group takes about 11 to 11.5 hours with halts, so starting at 5:30 am is important.
For Thekkady, GST is extra, and so are tolls and parking. The Kerala entry permit is charged separately. You get the receipts.
Yes, quoted when you ask. Share the date and group size and you get it in writing.
Yes, at the Kumily border, billed at actual.
Only if the driver drives late at night; then a night allowance is added. On our Mysore card that is ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
The 16 seater; two seats stay free for bags. See every size on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Yes. Theni averages about 39.5 C in summer, and the plains from Palani to Cumbum have little shade. The van's AC keeps the inside comfortable, but halts in the afternoon feel hot, so we keep them short and carry plenty of water. The air changes after the Kumily ghat, and Thekkady evenings are pleasant.
The ghat from Cumbum to Kumily is about 30 km of bends at the end of a long day. Give children a light lunch at Palani, not a heavy one, and seat those who get car sick near the front by a window. Paper bags, mint sweets and a halt at Cumbum before the climb help. The driver takes the bends slowly.
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