Hill & highway routeNH766 (Mysore-Calicut Highway) via Gundlupet

Mysore to Bandipur Tiger Safari & Wayanad Tempo Traveller Rental

Private Mysore to Bandipur Tiger Safari & Wayanad tour in a 9 to 26 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, with a hill-certified chauffeur and Fastag toll clearance.

Distance one way130 km

Est. driving time3 Hours

Toll plazas3 approx.

Starting fare₹22 / km

Scenic Highway & Hill Route NH766 (Mysore-Calicut Highway) via Gundlupet

Mysore to Bandipur Tiger Safari & Wayanad Tempo Traveller Rental

Distance130 KM

Est. Drive Time3 Hours

Highway Tolls3 Toll Gates

Suggested Van12-Seater AC / 16-Seater Deluxe

Route Topography & Departure Strategy

Recommended Departure Timing:

06:00 AM

Ghat & Vehicle Suitability Rule:

Reserve speed limit of 30 km/h applies through Bandipur, and NH766 is closed to traffic 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Safari itself is in forest department vehicles, not your van.

Curated Itinerary Breakdown

06:00 AMStep 1

Doorstep pickup

Pickup in Mysuru at the forest gate opening, giving you the best chance of roadside sightings.

07:30 AMStep 2

Gundlupet

Breakfast at Gundlupet, the last town before the reserve boundary.

08:30 AMStep 3

Bandipur reception

Arrival at the safari reception centre; booking is for a forest department bus or jeep, not your own vehicle.

09:00 AMStep 4

Morning safari

The morning safari slot through the reserve’s core zone. Your van and driver wait at the reception lot.

12:00 PMStep 5

Gopalaswamy Betta

Lunch, then the climb to Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta for the mist-covered viewpoint and hill temple.

04:00 PMStep 6

Evening safari

Optional second safari slot, or continue across the Kerala border to Wayanad.

08:00 PMStep 7

Return drop

Return to Mysuru on NH766, clearing the forest stretch before the 9:00 PM gate closure.

Key Trip Highlights

Morning and evening safari slots at the Bandipur reception Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta viewpoint and temple Short 3-hour run makes a comfortable single-night trip Onward Wayanad extension with Kerala permit handled

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Round Trip Distance:~260 km (NH766 (Mysore-Calicut Highway) via Gundlupet)

Min. Daily Threshold (1 Day):300 km min (300 km/day)

Per Km Vehicle Rate:₹22 / km

Night Driver Allowance (1 Night):₹600 (₹600/night)

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Reserve speed limit of 30 km/h applies through Bandipur, and NH766 is closed to traffic 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Safari itself is in forest department vehicles, not your van.

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