Mysore to Varanga Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Kere Basadi, Varanga
Boat ride to the lake temple, kids enjoy it.
Neminatha Basadi, Varanga
Next to the lake.
Gommateshwara Statue, Karkala
Karkala, 25 km. Steps up the rock.
Chaturmukha Basadi, Karkala
Same visit as Gommateshwara.
Agumbe Sunset Point
On the way, at the top of the ghat.
Distance
325 km
From Mysore
Time
About 7.5 to 8 hr
Via KR Nagar, Sringeri and Hebri
Starting from
₹ 23400
3 days, 900 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹23,198 ₹27,986
+ ₹4086 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹26,790 ₹32,314
+ ₹4714 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹28,536 ₹34,428
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹30,282 ₹36,543
+ ₹5343 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹32,128 ₹38,757
+ ₹5657 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹33,100
+ ₹5832 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
40 km
120 km
180 km
265 km
290 km
315 km
325 km
Pickup at your door
The tempo traveller can call at two or three homes in Mysuru before it leaves, and the bags go in at the back. On the last day of Dasara the Jumboo Savari elephant procession goes from the palace to Bannimantap, and the city is closed to traffic, so avoid that date for an early start. The road out is the Hunsur highway, then SH57 from Bilikere through KR Nagar. Varanga is about 325 km away; leave by half past five.
Breakfast
KR Nagar is the breakfast halt, about 40 km from Mysore. The KSRTC bus station canteen opens at about six, so even an early group finds idli and coffee hot. Keep 30 minutes for fifteen people. Tea shops here sell karjoora cake, a small village date cake, which children like for the long road. Holenarasipura is about 45 km ahead and Hassan roughly 33 to 35 km beyond. Restrooms at the canteen are basic, so most families use the hotel's.
Tea stop
At Hassan, about 120 km out, the traveller stops fifteen minutes for tea, restrooms and diesel. Gendekatte biodiversity park lies about 6 km from the city, a stop for the return if the group has time. Hassan's best season is October to March, when it stays between about 15 and 28 C. From here the road turns off NH75 for Belur and Chikmagalur, and the long climb into Malnad begins.
Lunch
Lunch is in Chikmagalur, about 180 km out, at a hotel that seats the family together. Allow 45 minutes. Malnad plates of akki rotti and kadubu come with rice. Chikmagalur town averages about 937 mm of rain a year, but the hills ahead get much more. Buy coffee powder here; there are fewer shops later. The road to Sringeri, about 85 km, goes through Balehonnur and narrows after that. Restrooms and diesel are done here as well.
Temple halt
Sringeri is about 265 km out, and the family gets an hour at the math on the Tunga. Change into temple clothes first; men wear a dhoti or formal trousers and women a saree or salwar. The math serves annadanam to all visitors, so if lunch was light, the group can eat here. Temple timings change on festival days. From Sringeri the road climbs about 24 km to Agumbe. The traveller waits near the math.
Ghat top
The traveller stops 15 minutes at Agumbe, at the top of the ghat, about 290 km from Mysore. Agumbe is a small village in Thirthahalli taluk, famous for rain; July alone averages about 2,647 mm. Onake Abbi and Jogi Gundi falls are trekking spots around the village, for another trip. Restrooms first, then the drive down. The Agumbe ghat on NH169A drops to Hebri with tight bends, so children should sit facing forward.
Foot of the ghat
Hebri, at the foot of the ghat, is a short halt for restrooms and tea. It is a taluk town in Udupi district, formed in 2018 out of Karkala taluk. The Someshwara wildlife sanctuary runs from near Hebri up to Agumbe, so the forest you just came through is protected. Cashew, coconut and parboiled rice are processed in the area. Varanga is about 10 km on, on the Karkala road.
Arrival
The tempo traveller reaches Varanga after about 7.5 to 8 hours of driving and parks near the lake. Varanga is a Jain village with a matha that is part of the temple complex. Facilities are basic, so carry water and snacks. For the night, families usually stay in Karkala or Udupi; book before the trip. The village gets heavy monsoon rain from June to September, so umbrellas are needed in those months.
Looking for a Mysore to Varanga tempo traveller for a family temple trip through the Malnad? The van comes for you at home or at Mysuru Junction and takes you via Sringeri and Agumbe to the lake basadi. Ask for a tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Route | One way | Varanga and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Varanga via KR Nagar, Sringeri and Hebri | About 325 km | About 650 km | About 7.5 to 8 hr with stops |
About 650 km there and back, billed as 3 days, 900 km. For the van, the km rate pays for fuel and driver, and the allowance for the driver is a separate daily charge. AC and non-AC available. Tolls, parking, any permits and GST come on top.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹27,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹24 | ₹23,400 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | |
₹30 | ₹28,800 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | |
₹32 | ₹30,600 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | |
₹34 | ₹32,700 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 4 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,180 a person.
9 people: 9 seater tempo traveller. 12 or fewer: 12 seater tempo traveller. For up to 16: 16 seater tempo traveller. For up to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller.
Elders who need a softer ride: the Mysore to Varanga Force Urbania. Only four or five? The Mysore to Varanga cab.
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
It is about 325 km one way and about 650 km there and back. The tempo traveller runs through KR Nagar, Hassan, Chikmagalur and Sringeri, then down the Agumbe ghat to Hebri and Varanga. Plan on about 7.5 to 8 hours of driving plus halts.
Most families stay in Karkala, about 25 km away.
Yes, that works. Tell us the date and where to pick up; the quote comes in writing.
Only if we drive late into the night is a night allowance added. The quote lists it. ₹600 to ₹700, by size a night is the tempo traveller rate.
Yes, both, and parking, at actual cost.
The 16 seater. See tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
The ghat from Agumbe down to Hebri on NH169A has tight hairpin bends. A tempo traveller handles it in low gear, and the driver takes it slowly. Children and anyone who feels sick should sit in the front rows and face forward. We cross it in daylight and avoid it in heavy rain or fog.
One medium soft bag per person fits in the luggage space if the tempo traveller is not full to the last seat. Keep temple clothes and rain gear in a small bag on top. Varanga has few shops, so carry water, snacks and any medicines. A two night trip with a stay in Karkala or Udupi needs no more than that.
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