Nagarhole Tour Package from Chennai (3 Days)
3-day Nagarhole tour from Chennai: Mysuru, Nagarhole and Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,240 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
19° – 27°C
October in Nagarhole

Description
3-day Nagarhole tour from Chennai: Mysuru, Nagarhole and Kabini. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹7,240 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 4 handpicked stops, including Nagarhole afternoon safari, Nagarhole morning safari, Kabini boat ride and more. October–May is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Nagarhole. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Nagarhole
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 15°C – 33°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
To Nagarhole
Reach Mysuru by train from Chennai, where our driver meets you. Drive from Mysuru to Nagarhole (about 94 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Nagarhole. Go on the afternoon safari. Nagarhole, also called Rajiv Gandhi National Park, has teak and rosewood forest cut by streams, and is one of the best places in South India to see tigers, leopards, elephants and gaur. Overnight stay in Nagarhole.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Chennai to Mysuru
471 km · ~10h 5m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 236Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 386Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 43m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MysuruMysuru, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Chennai to Mysuru
471 km · ~10h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → Mysuru
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~471 km
~10h 28m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,370
- Arrive in Mysuru
Mysuru, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Chennai to Mysuru
Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Mysore Jn for Mysuru.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mysuru to Nagarhole
94 km · ~1h 53m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Mysuru
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NagarholeNagarhole, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mysuru to Nagarhole
94 km · ~2h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mysuru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mysuru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mysuru → Nagarhole
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~94 km
~2h 5m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹310
- Arrive in Nagarhole
Nagarhole, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mysuru to Nagarhole
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn for Mysuru, Krishnarajanagara (about 50 km away) for Nagarhole.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Nagarhole afternoon safari
A forest department safari into the national park.
Morning safari and the Kabini
Today's travel: from Nagarhole to Kabini (about 55 km, 1 hr 45 min) and from Kabini to Nagarhole (about 55 km, 1 hr 45 min). Take the morning safari into the forest. In the afternoon, drive to the Kabini reservoir for a boat ride on the backwaters, where elephants come to drink in the evening, then return to your resort. Overnight stay in Nagarhole.
- 1
Nagarhole morning safari
The early hours, best for predators.
- 2
Kabini boat ride
The backwaters at the edge of the forest.
A last safari and back
One more early drive in the forest, then breakfast and the journey home. Drive from Nagarhole to Mysuru (about 94 km, 2 hrs 15 min). Board the train from Mysuru back to Chennai (about 469 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Nagarhole to Mysuru
94 km · ~1h 53m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Nagarhole
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MysuruMysuru, Karnataka
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Nagarhole to Mysuru
94 km · ~2h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Nagarhole
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Nagarhole. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Nagarhole → Mysuru
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~94 km
~2h 5m|Tentative fare ₹100–₹310
- Arrive in Mysuru
Mysuru, Karnataka
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Nagarhole to Mysuru
Nearest railway stations: Krishnarajanagara (about 50 km away) for Nagarhole, Mysore Jn for Mysuru.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Mysuru to Chennai
469 km · ~10h 3m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mysuru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 235Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 385Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChennaiChennai, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Mysuru to Chennai
469 km · ~10h 25m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Mysuru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mysuru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mysuru → Chennai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~469 km
~10h 25m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,360
- Arrive in Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Mysuru to Chennai
Nearest railway stations: Mysore Jn for Mysuru, Chennai Central for Chennai.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Morning safari
A last chance to see the forest at dawn.
Tour Overview
Safaris in Nagarhole, one of the richest forests of the Western Ghats foothills, with tigers, leopards, wild dogs and elephants, and a boat ride on the Kabini backwaters.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Mysuru → Nagarhole → Kabini → Nagarhole → Mysuru → Chennai, about 1,238 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Nagarhole Tour from Chennai
- Nagarhole afternoon safari
- Nagarhole morning safari
- Kabini boat ride
- Morning safari
Inclusions in the Nagarhole Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Nagarhole Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Nagarhole Tour
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Chennai → Mysuru → Nagarhole → Kabini → Nagarhole → Mysuru → Chennai (about 1,238 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Nagarhole, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹23,810 | ₹11,920 | ₹10,500 |
| 33 Persons | ₹19,710 | ₹10,890 | ₹9,470 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹17,390 | ₹9,770 | ₹8,340 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹16,070 | ₹9,260 | ₹7,840 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹13,870 | ₹8,660 | ₹7,240 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chennai the drive is about 558 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Nagarhole afternoon safari
- Nagarhole morning safari
- Kabini boat ride
- Morning safari
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–May is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–May
Route: Chennai → Mysuru → Nagarhole → Kabini → Nagarhole → Mysuru → Chennai (about 1,238 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Nagarhole, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chennai → Mysuru → Nagarhole → Kabini → Nagarhole → Mysuru → Chennai. That is about 1,238 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹10,500 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,240 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chennai and back. By cab from Chennai the drive is about 558 km each way, so the cab option adds about 1 travel day each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Mysuru and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
October–May.
Safaris in the tiger reserves are run by the Karnataka Forest Department (or Jungle Lodges) and are booked online; seats are limited and sell out on weekends. Safari timings, fees and closures change, so check current rules when you book.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to
