Bandipur · Muthanga · Kalpetta
Mysore to Wayanad Taxi
A Mysore to Wayanad taxi covers about 130 km from Mysuru to Kalpetta on NH 766 through Gundlupet, Bandipur and Sulthan Bathery, and typically takes 3 to 3.5 hours. The Bandipur forest road is closed to private vehicles at night. Travel Trendzz provides cars and tempo travellers with a driver.
Route and driving time
The usual road leaves Mysuru on NH 766 through Nanjangud and Gundlupet, crosses the Bandipur Tiger Reserve and Kerala's Muthanga forest, then reaches Sulthan Bathery and Kalpetta, Wayanad's main town. It is about 130 km and typically takes 3 to 3.5 hours.
- Distance
- about 130 km to Kalpetta
- Driving time
- about 3 to 3.5 hours
- Forest road
- Closed to private vehicles at night, about 9 pm to 6 am
- Main road
- NH 766 via Gundlupet and Sulthan Bathery
Night closure through Bandipur
Private vehicles may not use the NH 766 stretch through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve at night, from about 9 pm to 6 am (a January 2026 report gives 8.30 pm). The ban dates from 2009 and was kept in place by the courts. Only emergency vehicles and a small number of state buses may pass. Leave Mysuru early enough to clear the forest in daylight.
Other roads to Wayanad
The HD Kote and Bavali road to Mananthavady is shorter, about 115 km, but it also runs through forest and its checkpost has limited opening hours, so check before you plan on it.
Travelling at night
The longer road through Hunsur, Gonikoppal and Kutta to Mananthavady, about 159 km, stays open at night. It is slower and rough in places, so most trips are planned for daytime on NH 766.
Stops on the way
- Nanjangud: Temple town on the Kabini river, about 23 km from Mysuru, known for the Srikanteshwara (Nanjundeshwara) Temple.
- Gundlupet: Town where NH 766 meets the road to Ooty (NH 67); both forest roads beyond it have night closures.
- Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta: The highest point in Bandipur National Park, about 1,454 m, with a temple at the top; a side trip off the main road.
- Bandipur National Park: A tiger reserve since 1973; the Karnataka Forest Department runs jeep and bus safaris, mainly in the early morning and late afternoon.
- Muthanga: Kerala's side of the forest on this road, part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, known for elephants; forest department jeep safaris run about 6 to 10 am and 3 to 6 pm.
- Sulthan Bathery Jain Temple: A 13th-century Jain temple protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, in Sulthan Bathery town.
- Edakkal Caves: Rock shelters with Stone Age engravings about 10 km from Sulthan Bathery; open 8.30 am to 4 pm and closed on Mondays.
Check opening times before you plan a stop, and mention it when you ask for a quote. The Wayanad guide has more on the places to see.
Best time to travel
October to May is the drier part of the year, and about October to February is the most popular time. June to September is the monsoon, with July the wettest month. Drive in daylight so you pass Bandipur outside the night closure.
Which vehicle suits Wayanad?
A sedan suits a couple or a small family on the highway. For hill roads to resorts, or more luggage, an Ertiga, Innova or Innova Crysta gives more room, and a tempo traveller or mini bus suits a group. See vehicles and seats.
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 Wayanad, your dates and the number of people. Say whether you want a drop only or the car and driver for sightseeing. The team sends a written quote, and nothing is booked until you confirm. Travel Trendzz has served travellers since 2011, is open 24 hours and is rated 4.9 from 822 Google reviews (October 2026).
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Questions about this trip
How far is Wayanad from Mysore by taxi?
Kalpetta, the main town in Wayanad, is about 130 km from Mysuru on NH 766, typically 3 to 3.5 hours by road. Sulthan Bathery comes a little before it on the same road.
What is the taxi fare from Mysore to Wayanad?
Fares depend on the vehicle and on whether you need a drop or a round trip. Send your dates on WhatsApp for a written quote.
Can we travel from Mysore to Wayanad at night?
Not through Bandipur: private vehicles may not use NH 766 through the reserve from about 9 pm to 6 am. The longer road via Hunsur, Gonikoppal and Kutta, about 159 km, is open at night.
Which road does a Mysore to Wayanad cab take?
Usually NH 766 through Nanjangud, Gundlupet, Bandipur, Muthanga and Sulthan Bathery to Kalpetta, about 130 km.
Can we see wildlife on the way?
Yes, sometimes. The road crosses Bandipur National Park and the Muthanga part of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, where elephants, deer and gaur live, so sightings from the road are possible but never certain. For a better chance, book a forest department safari at Bandipur or Muthanga in the early morning or late afternoon.
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