Taxi · from Mysuru
Mysore to Munnar Taxi
A Mysore to Munnar taxi covers about 330 km from Mysuru, typically 8 to 9 hours by road. A forest stretch on the way has a night traffic rule, explained below. Travel Trendzz provides cars, SUVs and tempo travellers with a driver, with pickup in Mysuru and a written quote before you book.
Route and driving time
Mysuru – Nanjangud – Chamarajanagar – Hasanur – Dhimbam ghat – Bannari – Sathyamangalam – Puliyampatti – Palladam – Udumalpet – Amaravathi – Chinnar – Marayoor – Munnar.
NH 766 to Nanjangud, NH 150A to Chamarajanagar, NH 948 through the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve to Sathyamangalam, state roads across the Tamil Nadu plains to Udumalpet, then SH 17 (the Udumalpet–Munnar road) into Kerala.
- Distance
- about 330 km
- Driving time
- about 8 to 9 hours
- Main roads
- NH 766 · NH 150A · NH 948 · SH 17
- Night rule
- 9 pm to 6 am for cars, light commercial vehicles and other four-wheelers; 6 pm to 6 am for heavy and commercial vehicles.
Night rule on the way
Night traffic ban on the Bannari–Karapallam stretch of NH 948 (the Dhimbam ghat road) inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, upheld by the Madras High Court in February 2022. 9 pm to 6 am for cars, light commercial vehicles and other four-wheelers; 6 pm to 6 am for heavy and commercial vehicles.
Other roads
- Via Gundlupet – Bandipur – Ooty – Coimbatore – Pollachi – Udumalpet, about 400 km: Longer, with a hill climb through Ooty. The Bandipur stretch of the Gundlupet–Ooty road (NH 67) is closed to traffic at night, from about 9 pm (8.30 pm in a 2026 report) to 6 am.
- Via Gundlupet – Bandipur – Wayanad – Kozhikode – Thrissur – Adimali, about 485 km: The longest option, along the Kerala side and up to Munnar from Adimali. The Bandipur stretch of NH 766 is closed to traffic at night, from about 9 pm (8.30 pm in a 2026 report) to 6 am.
Stops on the way
- Nanjangud: Temple town on the Kabini river, about 23 km from Mysuru, known for the Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara) Temple.
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Tamil Nadu's fourth tiger reserve (2013), about 1,408 sq km; NH 948 crosses it through the Dhimbam ghat. A 2011 census counted over 850 elephants here.
- Bannari Amman Temple: Temple at Bannari, at the foot of the Dhimbam ghat near Sathyamangalam, known for its Kundam festival in the Tamil month of Panguni (about March to April).
- Amaravathi Dam and crocodile farm: Dam about 25 km south of Udumalpet on SH 17, inside the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary; the Amaravathi Sagar Crocodile Farm (1976) is about 1 km before the dam, open 9 am to 6 pm.
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary: Kerala's dry, rain-shadow forest on the border; SH 17 runs through it for about 16 km. It is home to the endangered grizzled giant squirrel, and guided treks go to Thoovanam Waterfalls.
- Marayoor: Town 42 km before Munnar on SH 17, with Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest, ancient dolmens near Kovilkadavu, and Marayoor jaggery, which has a GI tag (2019).
Check opening times before you plan a stop, and mention it when you ask for a quote.
Best time to travel
October to March, after the monsoon, is the usual best time for Munnar, with cool and clearer days. June to August is very wet and misty, and hill roads around Munnar can be closed at night during heavy rain. Eravikulam National Park usually closes in February and March. Start early in the morning so you cross the Dhimbam ghat well before 9 pm.
Which vehicle suits this trip?
A sedan suits a couple or a small family. For more people or more luggage, an Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta, or a tempo traveller for groups. Every vehicle comes with a driver.
Fares depend on the vehicle and the trip type, so get a quote on WhatsApp. The written quote shows toll, parking, the driver’s allowance and any kilometre limits before you book.
How booking works
Share your pickup point in Mysuru, your stay in Munnar, your dates and the number of people. Say whether you want a drop only or the car and driver for the whole trip. The team replies with a written quote; nothing is booked until you confirm.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, thehansindia.com, onmanorama.com, onmanorama.com, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, keralatourism.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikivoyage.org, router.project-osrm.org (checked November 2026). Distances and times are approximate.
Questions about this trip
How far is Munnar from Mysore by taxi?
Munnar is about 330 km from Mysuru by road on the usual taxi route through Chamarajanagar, Sathyamangalam, Udumalpet and Marayoor. The road through Ooty, Coimbatore and Pollachi is longer, about 400 km, and the road through Wayanad and Kozhikode is longer still. Most travellers plan it as a full day's drive.
How long does the drive from Mysore to Munnar take?
The drive takes about 8 to 9 hours with stops. Start early, because the Dhimbam ghat inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is closed to cars from 9 pm to 6 am. The last stretch from Udumalpet through Chinnar and Marayoor is a winding hill road, so it is slower to drive.
Which road is used from Mysore to Munnar?
The usual road goes from Mysuru to Nanjangud and Chamarajanagar, then on NH 948 over the Dhimbam ghat to Sathyamangalam. From there it crosses the Tamil Nadu plains to Udumalpet and climbs SH 17 through Chinnar and Marayoor into Munnar. Another option goes through Ooty, Coimbatore and Pollachi.
What is the taxi fare from Mysore to Munnar?
The fare depends on the vehicle you choose and your travel dates. A one-way drop, a round trip and a trip with sightseeing days in Munnar are all priced differently. Send your dates, the number of travellers and the stops you want on WhatsApp at 098455 80389, and we will share a quote.
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