Mysore to Tiruchendur Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Subramaniya Swamy Temple
Easy in a tempo traveller. Early morning darshan is quieter.
Nazhi Kinaru
Close to the temple; ten minutes. Our tempo traveller waits close by.
Kulasekarapattinam
The van parks near the entry. About 15 km south on the coast.
Manapad
About 20 km south; an hour. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Navathirupathi Temples
Easy in a tempo traveller. Best done with a local guide.
Distance
600 km
From Mysore
Time
About 14 to 14.5 hr
Via Sathyamangalam, Dindigul and Thoothukudi
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
145 km
215 km
280 km
355 km
420 km
470 km
560 km
600 km
Pickup at your door
The van comes to your home, a hotel near the palace or the Mandakalli airport at 5:30 am. It leaves by the Nanjangud road and turns for Chamarajanagar. Tiruchendur is two days away, with a night in Madurai, so pack one overnight bag per family and keep it near the door. Mysore shops and most eateries close before 10 pm, so if you plan to buy Mysore pak or sandalwood for the people at the temple, do it the day before. The 600 km road is forest first, then plains, then the sea.
Breakfast
Chamarajanagar, 60 km from Mysore, is the breakfast stop. Thirty minutes lets twelve people eat idli, vada and coffee without a rush. The town's Chamarajeshwara temple, with its tall gopura, was raised from 1825 by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III; it stands near the centre if anyone wants a quick look. Use the restroom and fill water bottles before leaving. The tempo traveller takes diesel here, because the forest road to Hasanur and the Dhimbam ghat beyond have no pumps for a long stretch.
Tea after the ghat
The van reaches Sathyamangalam, 145 km out, after the Dhimbam ghat, where the road falls through 27 hairpins to Bannari. Tea and the restroom take fifteen minutes. The Moyar is one of the rivers that feed the Bhavanisagar reservoir, an earthen dam built in 1956 about 16 km west of town, a fine picnic spot when you have half a day. On this trip the van keeps going, since Erode is about 70 km on, and the drive south to the coast is long.
Tea and restroom
Erode, 215 km out, is a fifteen minute tea halt. The district grows a lot of turmeric, and the city's handloom and knitwear trade keeps the bazaars busy, so the van stays near the highway. If anyone in the group reads Tamil history, the Periyar memorial house is in the city, and the Vellode bird sanctuary lies just outside; both need time we do not have today. Snacks are cheap here, parotta and dosa on every street. Karur and lunch are about 65 km ahead.
Lunch
Karur is lunch on day one, 280 km from Mysore. Forty five minutes is right for twelve people at a highway hotel. The town's mills spin and dye cotton, and bed sheets and towels are fair buys. Sadasiva Brahmendral's Adhishtanam is at Nerur village near Karur, a place of prayer for many families, best kept for the return. It is hot here from April to June. After lunch the tempo traveller takes NH44 towards Dindigul and Madurai.
Afternoon tea
Dindigul, 355 km out, is the afternoon tea halt for the van. Fifteen minutes is enough. The rock fort stands on its hill beside the town. Dindigul is known for locks and leather, and silk and Sungudi sarees are sold in the shops if the women want a look on the way back. The Sirumalai hills are about 25 km off on the Natham road, another trip. Madurai, where we stay the night, is about 66 km ahead, a little over an hour.
Night halt
Madurai, 420 km from Mysore, is the night halt. One hotel with parking for the van keeps the morning simple. The Meenakshi temple stays open till about 10 pm, and phones and cameras go in the deposit counter before you enter. During Navaratri the temple is lit up at night. For a Tiruchendur darshan before the crowds, leave Madurai very early next morning; the temple is about 180 km away. Coconut rice and kothu parotta are easy dinners for a mixed group.
Tea
Aruppukottai, 470 km from Mysore, is a tea and restroom stop on the second morning. The town on NH38 lives on cotton mills and yarn, and the Meenakshi Chokkanatha temple dates from the 13th century. The road beyond runs through Ettayapuram, flat and open, with few places to stop, so everyone should use the restroom here. Madurai airport is about 44 km behind you. Tiruchendur is 130 km ahead, about two and a half hours for the van.
Coast
Thoothukudi is where the van meets the sea, 560 km from Mysore. Salt pans line the road into town. The van usually slows down here and moves on; a fifteen minute stop covers the restroom and a box of Tuticorin macaroons, the cashew sweet, for later. Thoothukudi has more hotels than Tiruchendur, so families who could not get a room near the temple sometimes stay here. From here the coast road runs south about 40 km to the temple.
Temple drop
The tempo traveller reaches Tiruchendur on the second morning, about 14 to 14.5 hours of driving in all from Mysore. The van parks at the temple parking, and everyone walks in together; leave footwear in the van. The sea bath before darshan is the custom here, so carry towels and a dry set for each person. Early morning has the shortest queues, and weekends are crowded. Simple vegetarian meals and lodges are near the temple, and palm sweets and prasadam are sold outside.
A family of 12 planning a Mysore to Tiruchendur tempo traveller trip by the sea? It is about 600 km, so halt one night in Madurai. We have run tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009. Board in Mysuru at your home or a hotel on Hunsur Road or near the palace.
Route | One way | Tiruchendur and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Tiruchendur via Sathyamangalam, Dindigul and Thoothukudi | About 600 km | About 1,200 km | About 14 to 14.5 hr with stops |
The whole trip to Tiruchendur and back comes to roughly 1200 km, above the 300 km a day minimum, so actual km is billed over four days. Fuel and our driver are included; pick AC or non-AC. For example, the 12 seater at ₹24/km comes to ₹31,200. Driver allowance ₹600 to ₹700 each day, tolls, parking, state permits and GST at cost. One way trips on request.
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, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
A family of 12 going to Tiruchendur fits the 12 seater tempo traveller. One more person, the 13 seater tempo traveller. Bigger family or friends, up to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Tiruchendur with only 8 or 9? The 9 seater tempo traveller.
Tiruchendur, same group, more comfort? See the Mysore to Tiruchendur Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Tiruchendur mini bus. More from Mysore: 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 Mysore to Tiruchendur distance is about 600 km one way, about 1,200 km there and back. The tempo traveller goes by Chamarajanagar, Sathyamangalam, Erode, Karur, Dindigul and Madurai, then Aruppukottai and Thoothukudi. Driving time is about 14 to 14.5 hours with stops, done over two days with a night in Madurai, so you reach the temple fresh on the second morning.
Late driving after 10 pm carries a night bata, listed on the quote ahead of booking. That comes to ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night.
It can be done. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
No, they are separate. You pay tolls, parking, permits and GST at actual, with receipts.
Early morning. Leave Madurai by 4 am to reach before the crowds.
Tiruchendur families up to 9 take 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.
The coast and the plains around Madurai get their rain from the northeast monsoon, October to December, with occasional heavy showers near Thoothukudi. Roads stay open, but driving slows and the sea can be rough for bathing. We add time to the plan in those months. January to March is dry and comfortable, and the best window for a family van trip.
Carry one plastic bag per person for wet clothes and towels, and keep them in a separate bag at the back, away from the seats. The van has space behind the last row for the main luggage. After darshan the driver can stop at a lodge or a shop for you to change if you are not staying the night in Tiruchendur.
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