Our Mangalore to Mysore cab follows NH275, the scenic road that climbs through the Sampaje Ghat into Coorg before descending to the Mysore plains. The 255 km journey takes about 6–6.5 hours and passes Puttur, Sullia, Madikeri and Kushalnagar, so it is easy to turn the trip into a relaxed day with a coffee stop in the hills or a visit to the Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe.
| Vehicle | Seats | One way (255 km) | Round trip (510 km, 2 days) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire or Similar Compact Sedan | 4 People | ₹4,225 ₹15/km | ₹8,000 | Book |
| Toyota Etios Premium Sedan | 4 People | ₹4,480 ₹16/km | ₹8,600 | Book |
| Maruti Ertiga or Similar Compact SUV | 6 People | ₹5,600 ₹20/km | ₹10,400 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Premium SUV | 7 People | ₹6,110 ₹22/km | ₹11,000 | Book |
| Toyota Innova Crysta Luxury SUV | 7 People | ₹6,875 ₹25/km | ₹12,200 | Book |
One-way fares include fuel and driver allowance (minimum 130 km). Round-trip fares are for the same car returning to Mangalore, billed at the round-trip rate with a daily minimum. Tolls, parking and interstate permits are extra where they apply. Tempo Travellers, Urbania and mini buses are available for round trips.
From Mangalore the road heads inland via BC Road and Puttur, then follows the Payaswini valley to Sullia. The Sampaje Ghat climbs through thick evergreen forest to Madikeri, the hill capital of Coorg, at a little over 1,100 metres. Beyond Madikeri the road drops gently through coffee plantations to Kushalnagar and Bylakuppe, then crosses the Hunsur–Periyapatna farmland before entering Mysore. It is a varied drive: coastal palms, forest hairpins, misty hill country and finally the open plateau, all in one day.
The southwest monsoon (June to September) brings very heavy rain to the coast and the ghats between Mangalore and Mysore. Driving is slower, visibility drops and the occasional landslide can close a ghat for a while, so keep buffer time and let us suggest the open route on the day. October to March is the easiest season on this road.
Because the route includes a forest ghat, a comfortable sedan or SUV with experienced hill driving makes the day easier. A sedan (Swift Dzire or Toyota Etios) is the practical choice for up to four people. Pick an Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta for families and extra bags, and a Tempo Traveller, Force Urbania or mini bus when the whole group wants to travel to Mysore together.
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A garden viewpoint over the Coorg valleys, a short stop in Madikeri town.
The Golden Temple of one of India's largest Tibetan settlements, close to Kushalnagar.
A well-known temple town on the first stretch inland from Mangalore.
NH275 via Puttur, Sullia, the Sampaje Ghat, Madikeri, Kushalnagar and Hunsur. It is the most direct and scenic route.
It stays open most of the season, but heavy rain slows driving and occasional slips cause delays. Our drivers check conditions and allow extra time.
Yes. Madikeri and Bylakuppe are directly on the route, so short sightseeing stops fit easily into a one-way trip.
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