Mysore to Topslip Bus Hire for Groups of 27 to 50
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Topslip forest safari
Private buses stop at the gate and the forest jeep takes over. Keep 1.5 hours for a large group. Go early morning or late afternoon. Booked at the Topslip reception.
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Private buses stop at the gate and the forest jeep takes over. Keep half a day for a large group. A separate Kerala forest ticket.
Aliyar Dam
Big buses stop at the lower point. Keep 45 minutes for a big group.
Distance
285 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Chamarajanagar, Coimbatore and Anaimalai
Starting from
₹ 27800
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹37,084 ₹44,695
+ ₹6495 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹39,994 ₹48,219
+ ₹7019 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹29,800 ₹35,938
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹42,904 ₹51,743
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
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145 km
210 km
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265 km
285 km
One loading point
A full bus loads at one wide point, such as a college ground or the suburban bus stand. Mysore's outer ring road, about 41.5 km round the city, lets the coach reach the Nanjangud road without the narrow centre. Leave at 5; Topslip closes forest entry around 4 pm. Count heads from the list before moving. Topslip is about 285 km away, roughly seven and a half hours by bus with halts. Topslip is 285 km past Mysore for the coach.
Last Karnataka town
Chamarajanagar, 60 km out, is the coach diesel and restroom stop on the Topslip run. As the district headquarters it has large pumps on the highway that can take a bus. With fifty people, name twenty minutes and one meeting point beside the coach. After this halt the coach enters the long forest and ghat stretch on NH948, past Hasanur and down to Bannari, where it does not stop at all, so water bottles should be full.
Ghat road
The Dhimbam ghat, around 115 km, takes the coach down 27 hairpins from Hasanur to Bannari. Big trucks and any vehicle running on 12 wheels or more are kept off this ghat; our coaches are lighter and shorter, so they are allowed. The driver takes each bend in low gear and passengers stay in their seats. Animals are hit on this road after dark, so a coach for Topslip always crosses in daylight. Topslip is 170 km past Dhimbam Ghat for the coach.
Breakfast
Sathyamangalam, at 145 km, is the Topslip coach's breakfast. The group leader orders a set breakfast for fifty before arrival, which saves twenty minutes. The town lies on the Bhavani with paddy on both banks, and NH948 runs through its centre, so the coach stops on the main road near the bus stand. Let people walk a little after the hairpins. Coimbatore is about 65 km ahead, and lunch is planned at Pollachi, about two hours away.
Coach tea halt
Coimbatore, roughly 210 km into the trip, is a short tea halt on the edge of the city before the coach turns south for Pollachi and Topslip. Coimbatore is a busy trade city and lorries crowd its roads, so the coach does not go into the centre. Refill water for fifty people here, as the forest has no shops. Count heads before moving. Pollachi is about 40 km on, a flat road through coconut groves and fields.
Lunch
Pollachi, 250 km along, is where the Topslip coach group has lunch. Book a set lunch for fifty ahead with one of the bigger hotels. The town is a busy market for jaggery and vegetables. Buy water and snacks for the evening, because there are no shops near the reserve. Topslip is about 37 km on, past Anaimalai, and the road narrows into the hills, so the coach goes slowly for the last part.
Coach tea halt
Anaimalai, about 265 km from Mysore, is the last town before the reserve and the coach's last tea and restroom halt. There are tea stalls, washrooms and fuel pumps on the road. Count heads before leaving, since the next stop is the forest. From here the road narrows into the Anamalai hills, about 20 km to Topslip, and the coach keeps a slow pace past the villages. Seat anyone who feels the bends near the front for this last climb.
Arrival
The coach reaches the Topslip area about seven and a half hours after Mysore. Whether a full size bus can go right up to the reception depends on the forest office; we confirm it for your date, and if not, the group uses the reserve vehicles for the last stretch. Forest timings are about 7 am to 4 pm, so the bus must be in by mid afternoon. Over 250 bird species live here, including the great hornbill.
Need Mysore to Topslip bus hire for 30, 40 or 50 people going for a birdwatching trip? A single coach and driver, stopping only where a big bus fits. Call us with your date, or book through our bus on rent in Mysore page. Start from any point in Mysuru: home, hotel, railway station or bus stand.
Route | One way | Topslip and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Topslip via Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore and Pollachi | About 285 km | About 570 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
The round trip is about 570 km, so the bus is booked for 2 days and billed at 600 km. Extra: driver bata ₹700 to ₹1,000 each day, plus tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu permit and GST at actual. Most bus groups do the Mysore to Topslip trip with one night there. A one way drop to Topslip is on request. AC and non-AC available; Volvo or BharatBenz on request at 400 km a day. The bus rate includes fuel and our driver.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹65 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Tamil Nadu permit and 5% GST. Shared by 50, 3 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,030 a person.
Count everyone first. Around 30: 33 seater bus. 35 to 40: 40 seater bus. 45: 45 seater bus. A full 50: 50 seater bus. Big suitcases for days at Topslip? For Topslip, go one size bigger.
Fewer than 25 people? The Mysore to Topslip Mini Bus costs less. Ten to sixteen? Take the Mysore to Topslip Tempo Traveller. Before or after, local trips are on bus on rent 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
By road Topslip is about 285 km from Mysore, so the return trip is about 570 km. The bus goes by Chamarajanagar, the Dhimbam ghat and Sathyamangalam to Coimbatore, then Pollachi and Anaimalai. Expect about 7.5 hours with breakfast and lunch.
It can be done. Send the date and pickup point, and the one way quote comes in writing.
The 45 seater, or the 49 or 50 seater if there is a lot of luggage. Each size and rate is on bus on rent in Mysore.
No. On the Topslip run, tolls, parking, the Tamil Nadu permit and GST are billed at actual.
If the bus drives after 10 pm, a night allowance for the driver goes on the bill. Your quote shows the amount, as does the bus rental page. On our Mysore card that is ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size a night.
Night traffic on the Dhimbam ghat through the Sathyamangalam forest is restricted. The Topslip road itself is a forest road, so plan to be back down before dark. Plan the bus to cross it in daylight.
October to February. The southwest monsoon brings most of Pollachi's rain from June to September, and the hill road is slow for a coach then. March to May is hot on the plains, so start very early. January adds the Elephant Pongal at Topslip, a crowded but special day.
Yes, with the halts: Chamarajanagar, Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore, Pollachi and Anaimalai, roughly every hour to hour and a half. Seat elders in the front rows for a smoother ride on the Dhimbam hairpins. Plan a night at Topslip or Pollachi instead of a same day return, and carry their medicines in hand luggage.
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