Mysore to Tholpetty Tempo Traveller for 9 to 17 People
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Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary safari
Jeep safari; book at the counter.
Iruppu Falls
Waterfall near Kutta.
Distance
115 km
From Mysore
Time
About 2.5 hr
Via HD Kote, Antharasanthe and Bavali
Starting from
₹ 7800
Same-day return, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹8,066 ₹9,662
+ ₹1362 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹11,500
+ ₹1944 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
55 km
75 km
90 km
115 km
Early family pickup
For Tholpetty the tempo traveller collects the family at 5 am, from home, a hotel or Mysore Junction. The forest road past HD Kote opens only at 6 am, so this start lands you at the barrier on time and at the sanctuary in about two and a half hours. Children can sleep for the first hour; pack pillows and a light breakfast. The van heads out of Mysore by the HD Kote road, Manandavadi Road.
Tea and fuel
Heggadadevanakote, shortened to HD Kote, is the taluk town about 55 km from Mysore. Here the family takes a fifteen minute break for tea and the restroom while the driver tops up diesel; there is no other fuel before Kerala. Four reservoirs and the Kakanakote forest lie within this taluk. From the town the road carries on to Mananthavady in Wayanad, and the park boundary is only about 30 km away, so the scenery soon turns green.
Forest begins
Past HD Kote the van reaches Antharasanthe, a village of the Kabini side whose name means its weekly market. Soon afterwards the trees close in and the van does not stop again until the border. Morning is a good time for children to look out for deer and langurs at the edge of the road; ask them to keep their voices low and the windows only half open. The border at Bavali is about 15 km further, roughly twenty minutes away.
Kerala border
At Bavali the road crosses the Kabini and the state changes from Karnataka to Kerala, about 90 km from home. The guards check the van's papers while the family stays seated, which takes around ten minutes. Around the post there are no shops, and stopping anywhere in the forest is forbidden. Night rules close this stretch, so the plan always crosses it in daylight, on the way in and the way back. Tholpetty is about 25 km beyond.
Safari gate
Two and a half hours after leaving Mysore, the tempo traveller stops at the Tholpetty forest office and waits while you head into the sanctuary. Stalls by the gate sell Kerala tea and banana fritters, a welcome snack for children after an early start. Inside the Wayanad sanctuary, only forest department jeeps are allowed. For a full meal, the nearest towns are Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery, so plan lunch there.
Family of 12 planning a Mysore to Tholpetty tempo traveller trip for the safari and Thirunelli? The van reaches the sanctuary early and waits while you are in the forest jeep. Get a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Tholpetty and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Tholpetty via HD Kote, Antharasanthe and Bavali | About 115 km | About 230 km | About 2.5 hr with stops |
For a Mysore to Tholpetty day trip you pay for 300 km, our one day minimum, since the drive both ways is about 230 km. Tholpetty: fuel, driver and AC are in the rate. A Mysore to Tholpetty day trip with the safari and Thirunelli fits one day. A one way drop to Tholpetty is on request. Driver allowance is ₹600 to ₹700 per day depending on the size; tolls, parking, permits and GST are at actual. Most families take AC to Tholpetty, though non-AC is available.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹9,000 | ₹18,000 | |
₹24 | ₹7,800 | ₹15,600 | |
₹24 | ₹7,800 | ₹15,600 | |
₹30 | ₹9,600 | ₹19,200 | |
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 |
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, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
9 or fewer with bags: 9 seater tempo traveller. 10 to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Want more legroom for older people? Try the Mysore to Tholpetty Force Urbania. Your Tholpetty group grew past 17? Take the Mysore to Tholpetty mini bus. Need a van for Mysore city days too? See tempo traveller hire 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
Tholpetty is about 115 km from Mysore by road, which makes about 230 km for the round trip. The tempo traveller takes Manandavadi Road through HD Kote and Antharasanthe, crosses into Kerala at Bavali and goes on through the forest. It takes about 2.5 hours.
Yes. Give us the date and head count, and the one way fare comes back in writing.
No. Tolls, parking and permits are paid at cost, and GST is added on the bill.
The driver gets a night allowance when the drive goes late into the night. The tempo traveller night bata is ₹600 to ₹700, by size.
The 12 seater, one seat spare for bags. See every size on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
The forest jeeps take families. Follow the guide and keep kids seated.
December to May is the best time for animal sightings, with drier forest and animals near water. The June to September monsoon is very wet, and safaris may stop on heavy days. October and November are green and pleasant, though sightings are fewer in tall grass.
Not on this road. The forest stretch near Bavali is closed at night, by one report from 6 pm to 6 am. Leave Tholpetty by early afternoon to cross in daylight. If the day runs late, the longer route by Kutta, Gonikoppa and Hunsur is open, or the family can stay a night in Wayanad.
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