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Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary safari
Forest jeep safari in the morning and afternoon slots. Book at the counter early.
Iruppu Falls
Waterfall across the border near Kutta. A forest walk from the parking.
Distance
115 km
From Mysore
Time
About 3 hr
Via HD Kote, Antharasanthe and Bavali
Starting from
₹ 13900
Same-day return, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹19,042 ₹22,848
+ ₹3248 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹20,497 ₹24,609
+ ₹3509 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹15,250 ₹18,319
+ ₹2619 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹21,952 ₹26,371
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹22,000
+ ₹3780 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
55 km
75 km
90 km
115 km
Pickup for the group
The coach leaves at 5 am from one pickup point for the whole group, such as a school ground or the area near the city bus stand. The forest road beyond HD Kote opens at 6 am, and Tholpetty is about three hours away for a full bus. Bags go into the hold. Carry breakfast packets, as there is little to eat that early. The coach leaves by Manandavadi Road.
Tea and fuel
HD Kote, the taluk headquarters about 55 km from Mysore, is the coach's tea and fuel halt, twenty minutes for forty people. It is the last town with shops before the border and stands at about 694 m among rain fed farms. The road from here crosses the Nagarhole forest towards Mananthavady, and it closes at night, so the coach watches its timing in both directions. The Kakanakote forest also lies in this taluk.
Market village
Antharasanthe, about 75 km out, is a small village on the Kabini side named after its weekly market. Beyond it the forest begins, and a coach never stops there, even for photographs. The driver holds a slow forest speed, since deer and elephants often stand near the road in the morning. The group should stay seated with the aisle clear. The Kerala border at Bavali is about 15 km further.
Border on the Kabini
Bavali, about 90 km from Mysore, is where the coach crosses the Kabini into Kerala. It stops about ten minutes while the check post looks at the permit and the vehicle papers. The forest has no shops and night restrictions, so the coach moves on straight after the check. Should the road be shut, the coach would have to go round by Hunsur, Gonikoppa and Kutta, about 30 km longer.
Sanctuary gate
About three hours after the Mysore start, the coach parks near the Tholpetty forest office. Small hotels by the gate serve Kerala meals and tea for a large party. Only forest department jeeps go into the sanctuary, about seven people in each, so forty people need several, and tickets at the counter fill quickly. For a bigger lunch afterwards, Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery are the nearest towns. The coach stays parked at the office meanwhile.
Looking for Mysore to Tholpetty bus hire for a school nature camp or a group of 40? One bus takes everyone through HD Kote and the Bavali forest to the sanctuary gate. Book a bus on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Tholpetty and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Tholpetty via HD Kote, Antharasanthe and Bavali | About 115 km | About 230 km | About 3 hr with stops |
A Mysore to Tholpetty day trip is about 230 km there and back, so the bus is billed as one 300 km day. Volvo or BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km a day. On top come the driver allowance of ₹700 to ₹1,000 per day by bus size, and parking, tolls, permits and GST at actual. A Mysore to Tholpetty day trip fits this; the jeep safari inside the sanctuary is paid at the forest counter. AC or non-AC: tell us when asking for the quote. One way: on request. Fuel and the driver are in the per km rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹65 | ₹20,500 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 |
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, 2 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹690 a person.
Count heads first. 27 to 29 of you: 29 seater bus. 33 or fewer: 33 seater bus. 34 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 49 people: 49 seater bus.
Under 25 people? The Mysore to Tholpetty mini bus costs less. Only a family of twelve for Tholpetty? See the Mysore to Tholpetty tempo traveller. Local runs after you are back? See bus hire 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
A coach from Mysore travels about 115 km to Tholpetty, about 230 km for the return. It leaves by Manandavadi Road, passes HD Kote and Antharasanthe, crosses into Kerala over the Kabini at Bavali and runs through forest to the sanctuary. A full coach needs about 3 hours.
The 49 seater, so a few seats stay free for bags. The full size list is on bus on rent in Mysore.
A late night return adds the driver night allowance. The bus night bata is ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size.
Sure. Share the date and group size and you get it in writing.
They are extra. Tolls, parking and permits are paid at cost, and GST is added on the bill.
No. The bus waits at the parking near the counter. Only forest department jeeps go in.
Plan for December to May, when the forest is drier and animals gather near water, giving the jeeps better sightings. June to September is the heavy monsoon, when safaris may pause and roads are slow. Dry season weekends are busy, so the group should reach the counter early.
Only a small seat bag, with water, a cap, a light jacket and breakfast for the early start. Anything bigger stays locked in the hold during the safari. Because the coach cannot stop in the forest, keep everything needed for the drive inside the cabin.
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