Average travel time
– 3 hr 14 mins
Average route distance
139 kms
Starting price
₹2160
Round Trip Car Rental Packages from Mysore to Kalpetta
1 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
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Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
2 Day Car Rental Package
| Car Rental Type | Kms & Extras | Package Cost |
|---|---|---|
Dzire, Verna | ||
Toyota Innova | ||
Innova Crysta | ||
Tempo Traveller | ||
Force Traveller | ||
Force Urbania | ||
Kia Carnival | ||
Kia Carens | ||
Toyota Fortuner | ||
Maruti Ertiga | ||
Toyota Vellfire | ||
Mysore to Kalpetta Rental Cars

When the world decides to fly out for a holiday, a few wanderers love to take a road trip. The world from the eyes of a wanderlust paints a different picture. Such is the magic of road trips and one that we cannot forget is a road trip from Mysore in Karnataka to Kalpetta in Kerala with Mysore Wheels.
Kalpetta is a quaint and beautiful small town located in the Wayanad district of Kerala. With lush green tea and coffee plantations surrounding it, it offers a rustic charm to tourists. It is situated on the Kozhikode-Mysore National Highway (NH-212), with a few places of attraction located in and around the town.
The distance between Mysore to Kalpetta is approximately 130 kms to 170 kms and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach Kalpetta with a private cab from Mysore to Kalpetta Car Rental Service.
Kalpetta exudes a strong Jain influence with over 500 Jain families settled here. Several temples and institutions are run by Jains too.
Mysore to Kalpetta One Way Car Rentals
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Similar Model Dzire, Verna ![]() | 7% off ₹ 2311 ₹ 2160 Onwards inc. of taxes |
Similar Model Toyota Innova ![]() | 8% off ₹ 3493 ₹ 3234 Onwards inc. of taxes |
Similar Model Innova Crysta ![]() | 9% off ₹ 3799 ₹ 3485 Onwards inc. of taxes |
Your Car Rental Options to Kalpetta from Mysore
Enjoy prime transportation, thanks to car rental via Mysore Wheels. Book a car that meets your needs from our diverse fleet. One of the top car rental companies in Mysore, you can book a vehicle from one of our top brands at a competitive rate. Given below are the vehicle types offered by us:
All you need to know about Kalpetta
Mysore to Kalpetta route & traffic
The fresh air and cool breeze make a very welcoming drive from Mysore to Kalpetta with a private cab from Mysore Wheels. While the quickest way is via NH 766, you can also enjoy taking alternate routes that truly bring out the excitement of being on a road trip.
Another amazing route to Kalpetta is a 170 km drive via Mysore-Mangalore Highway (NH 275). Although it takes around 4 hours, with a Mysore to Kalpetta cab hire, you can enjoy a very picturesque route with many small and beautiful places.
Another lesser travelled route from Mysore to Kalpetta is via Nagarhole road, which takes around 5 hours, approx. 173 kms. What makes the drive more serene is the gorgeous Nalkeri forest trail of Karnataka known for its beautiful foliage.
The drive via all the routes is safe and relatively smooth, except for a few rough patches along the road.
The route has a couple of budget-friendly hotels to stopover, in case of any emergency.
Prominent places to visit in Kalpetta
The true beauty of any place reflects through its history and beautiful monuments. Some of the popular places to visit in Kalpetta are:
1. Chembra Peak
The highest peak in the Wayanad mountain range, Chembra peak, is every trekker’s delight. Surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking views, it gives tourists a true getaway from the city hustle-bustle.
2. Thirunelli Temple
Located around 49 kms from Kalpetta, via Wayanad road, the 3000-year-old Thirunelli temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Book a taxi from Mysore Wheels to reach the temple comfortably. You can enjoy the beautiful carvings and the stone temple premise to get a feel of a lost era.
3. Eddakal Caves
Located around 25 kms from Kalpetta, the Edakkal caves are two natural caves in a remote location called Edakkal. The Stone Age carvings in Edakkal are the only known rare carvings and examples from South India.
#Trivia: The pictorial writings on the cave walls date back to nearly 6000 – 8000 BCE from the Neolithic era.
4. Soochipara Falls
Also known as the Sentinal Rock Waterfalls, the Soochipara Falls is in the Wayanad district of Kerala that you can reach with a Mysore to Kalpetta car rental. These gorgeous waterfalls are a perfect place to enjoy a picnic with your loved ones or simply take a break from the rigmarole of the city.
Things to do in Kalpetta

While there are many beautiful tourist spots in Kalpetta, there are quite a few quaint things to do here during your trip with Mysore Wheels. You can visit the Wayanad Heritage Museum, around 21 km from Kalpetta. It has gorgeous artifacts, relics, and different items dating back to the Neolithic age. It gives a quick peek into the glorious South Indian culture that is full of vibrancy even today.
Known for its exquisite variety of flora and fauna, the Kuruvadweep group of Islands is a dense and evergreen forest. You can enjoy a ride through the Kabini River in authentic fiber boats or rafts to add to your adventure.
Nature lovers cam visit the Pakshipathalam bird sanctuary that is known to harbour some beautiful avian species, surrounded by rich green foliage and a dense forest trail. It is advisable to engage a local guide to help you navigate the forest’s deeper parts.
Since Kalpetta is located in the western ghats of India, there are a lot of trekking spots fit for all adventure enthusiasts. From the Lakkidi viewpoint to Neelimala viewpoint, you can expect to spend a beautiful few days in and around Kalpetta during your road trip with Mysore to Kalpetta car rental.
About Mysore
Located in the culturally vibrant state of Karnataka, there are many places to visit in Mysore that include its palaces, temples, and gardens. Situated around an hour or two from Bengaluru, wanderlusts planning a road trip from Mysore to Kalpetta can revel in the natural beauty of Mysore city by indulging in a stay here. In addition, you can also devour the delicacies exclusive to this city, such as Mysore Masala Dosa, Mysore Pak, and much more.
So before you think of taking your next international holiday, get on a road trip from Mysore to Kalpetta today!
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