Mysore to Vagamon Bus Hire for 27 to 45 People
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Vagamon Meadows
Open grassy hills. The bus parks by the road; keep an hour.
Vagamon Pine Forest
Tall pines on a slope. Short walk from the road.
Kurisumala
Pilgrim hill with a cross at the top. A steep climb.
Thangal Para
Rock and shrine with valley views. A walk from the parking.
Vagamon Lake
Small lake among tea bushes. Quick photo stop.
Distance
410 km
From Mysore
Time
About 11 hr
Via Gundlupet, Nilambur and Thodupuzha
Starting from
₹ 41700
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
110 km
165 km
270 km
370 km
410 km
Pickup for the group
The coach leaves at 5 am from one meeting point, because Vagamon is about eleven hours away for a full bus. Bags go into the hold first. Groups from other parts of India should know that Kannada is spoken across Mysore and Hindi far less, so the driver talks for the group at halts. The coach takes the Nanjangud road south and reaches the forest gate soon after it opens at 6 am.
Restrooms before the forest
Gundlupet, about 60 km out, is the coach's restroom and tea halt, fifteen minutes for forty people. The town is known as the Land of Tigers, with Bandipur about 17 km away. The coach turns onto NH 181 here for Bandipur, Mudumalai and Gudalur. No halts are allowed in the forest, and fines have been reported, so everyone stays seated. Diesel goes in now. The coordinator should count heads before the doors close, since the next restrooms are about two hours away in Gudalur.
Coach breakfast
Gudalur, about 110 km from Mysore, is breakfast for the coach. The roads from Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu meet here, and the market town has hotels used to large groups. Forty minutes covers forty people. The coach then takes the Nadukani ghat at Vazhikkadavu down to Nilambur, about 48 km, slowly in low gear. Landslips can close this road in heavy rain. Anyone who feels sick on bends should take a front seat before the coach starts down the ghat.
Coach lunch
Nilambur, about 165 km out, is lunch for the coach, at a hotel on the highway that can seat forty. The town is the home of Nilambur teak, the first forest produce to get a GI tag. Calicut airport is about 44.5 km away, and Ooty about 90 km back up the Gudalur road. After lunch the coach heads south through Malappuram district towards Thrissur. Restrooms at the bigger hotels here are good, and the coach waits with its doors locked while the group eats.
Tea on the outer road
Thrissur, about 270 km from Mysore, is a twenty minute tea halt, and the coach stops on the outer road, as the centre around the Thekkinkadu Maidan is crowded. In April or May the Pooram festival packs the city, so check the date. Gold jewellery shops are a Thrissur speciality. The coach then turns inland towards Thodupuzha and the Idukki hills. Strong black tea and a banana fritter keep the group awake for the inland stretch.
Last halt before the climb
Thodupuzha, about 370 km out, is the coach's last halt before Vagamon. The group can buy fresh pineapple from the Vazhakulam belt near town and use the restrooms. The driver checks fuel on the main road. From here about 40 km of narrow, winding hill road lead up to Vagamon, slow going for a full size coach. Muvattupuzha is about 20 km back. Seniors should stay seated on the climb, as the coach takes the bends slowly and sways on the curves.
Coach drop
The coach reaches Vagamon about eleven hours after leaving Mysore. Hill roads near the resorts are narrow, so the coach drops the group where it can turn safely, and resort jeeps carry bags up steep tracks. Vagamon sits at about 1,100 m on the Kottayam and Idukki border, about 25 km east of Erattupetta. Nights are cold in winter, so jackets should come out of the hold. The coach waits at a safe spot below and returns for the group on the day you leave.
Is Mysore to Vagamon bus hire workable for a college tour of 40? Yes, with an early start and a bus sized for the hill road at the end. Book bus on rent in Mysore with Tejas Tours & Travels. We board at a Mysuru campus gate, the city bus stand or a palace-area hotel.
Route | One way | Vagamon and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Vagamon via Gudalur, Thrissur and Thodupuzha | About 410 km | About 820 km | About 11 hr with stops |
Vagamon and back is about 820 km. That is three days at our 300 km daily minimum, billed at 900 km. A 33 to 40 seater handles the Vagamon hill road better than a 50 seater. Fuel and the driver are in the km rate. AC or non-AC, as you book. Driver allowance from ₹700 a day, parking, tolls, permits and GST are paid at actual.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
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, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
About 30: 33 seater bus. Up to 33: 33 seater bus. 35 or fewer: 35 seater bus. 40 or fewer: 40 seater bus.
Group under 25? The Mysore to Vagamon mini bus gets closer to the resorts. Family of 12: Mysore to Vagamon tempo traveller. Smaller groups: mini 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
A coach from Mysore covers about 410 km to Vagamon, around 820 km for the return. It takes Gundlupet, the Bandipur and Mudumalai forest and Gudalur, goes down the Nadukani ghat to Nilambur, then continues via Thrissur and Thodupuzha to the hills. A full coach needs about 11 hours.
The 40 seater. Sizes on bus on rent in Mysore. A shorter bus handles the hill road better.
They are charged extra. Vagamon in a 49 seater: 3 days, 900 km, ₹51,600 hire and ₹3,000 driver bata. Tolls, Kerala entry tax, parking and GST come at actual cost.
Yes. Ask and we quote it. A one way bus is quoted ₹2 a km above the return rate, on paper before payment.
The Bandipur and Mudumalai forests are shut from 9 pm to 6 am, and the Vagamon hill road is driven by day. A late night run adds the driver night bata from the vehicle rate card, shown in your quote. On our Mysore card that is ₹700 to ₹1,000, by size a night.
Yes, buses reach the town. Some resorts are on narrow estate roads where a jeep takes over.
The dry months from October to May are kindest to a coach, with firm ghat roads and clear hill views; December to February are the coldest. From June to August the Gudalur and Nadukani ghats get very heavy rain and the odd landslip. April and May weekends in Vagamon are crowded.
Cases stay in the hold until the resort, so each traveller packs a seat bag with water, snacks, a warm layer and medicines for the day. The coach cannot halt in the forest, and the climb to Vagamon is long. Name tags and a count by the coordinator keep the unloading quick.
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