Mysuru & the Kaveri · Forest on the Kabini backwaters
Nagarhole & Kabini group trip guide
Nagarhole & Kabini: Forest on the Kabini backwaters in Mysuru & the Kaveri, Karnataka. From Mysuru it is 71 km by road, 1.5–2.5 hours with stops. Groups give it 2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Mysuru costs ₹14,000–17,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Mysuru
- 71 km by road
- Time to give it
- 2 days
- Best season
- October to May
- Fare from Mysuru
- ₹14,000–17,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ)
Nagarhole National Park, a tiger reserve on the Kodagu–Mysuru side of the Western Ghats, meets the Kabini reservoir, where elephant herds come to the water in the dry months.
Forest lodges by the river run jeep and boat safaris.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Nagarhole & Kabini from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Nagarhole & Kabini
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 212 km one way · 2 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A two-day wildlife break for families and friends from Bengaluru or Mysuru.
Forests & wildlife
How far is Nagarhole & Kabini
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 212 km | 4–5 h | – |
| Mysuru | 71 km | 1.5–2.5 h | – |
| Mangaluru | 268 km | 5–6 h | – |
| Hubballi-Dharwad | 536 km | 11–12 h | – |
Group fares from Mysuru
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹9,800–12,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹11,900–15,000 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹14,000–17,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹16,100–20,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to May.
- Time to give it: 2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Friends, Wildlife lovers.
Add on nearby
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ).
- Nearest railway station: Mysuru Junction.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Nagarhole & Kabini
Approved operators who take groups to Nagarhole & Kabini. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Kabini
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
212 km by road from Kabini
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Kabini
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Serves Kabini
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Mysuru-inda Nagarhole & Kabini-ge eshtu doora? (How far is Nagarhole & Kabini from Mysuru?)
71 km by road: 1.5–2.5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Nagarhole & Kabini-ge tempo traveller-ge eshtu aagutte? (What does a tempo traveller to Nagarhole & Kabini cost?)
Round trip from Mysuru (71 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Nagarhole & Kabini cost?
Round trip from Mysuru with driver: SUV / Innova ₹9,800–12,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Nagarhole & Kabini?
2 days. With the drive from Mysuru, plan 2 days in all. A two-day wildlife break for families and friends from Bengaluru or Mysuru.
When is the best time to visit Nagarhole & Kabini?
October to May.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Nagarhole & Kabini from abroad?
Nearest airport: Bengaluru (BLR) or Mysuru (MYQ). Nearest railway station: Mysuru Junction. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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