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Kavalande
Skip Kavalande unless you have a full day for a picnic and a short trek from Mysore: half a day covers the village, the rest is travel time.
Kavalande is a quiet village in Mysore district, known locally as a picnic spot and trekking location. It has one restaurant, no lodges and a handful of sights within a 2 km radius. Most travellers use it as a short break from Mysore or Nanjangud, not a destination on its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
- Airport
- MYQ
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kavalande112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kavalande, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyKavalande is safe for day visitors.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMYQ Mysore Airport (Limited flights; most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive 3 h.).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–15 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget lodge in Nanjangud, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge in Nanjangud, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedBudget lodge in Nanjangud, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYQ Mysore Airport (Limited flights; most visitors fly into Bengaluru (BLR) and drive 3 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kavalande: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the village. Taxis and rickshaws are available from the railway station or the main road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or rickshaw, about 30 min
Srikanteshwara Temple and local food.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Kushalnagar, about 1.5 h
Tibetan settlement and Namdroling Monastery.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus, about 1 h
Bandipur National Park access; limited accommodation.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nanjangud
15 km (9.3 mi) south; basic lodges and hotels.9.3 mi (15 km) south; basic lodges and hotels.
Mysore
30 km (19 mi) north; wide choice from hostels to heritage hotels.19 mi (30 km) north; wide choice from hostels to heritage hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel bed in Mysore2 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Bus Mysore → Kavalande, one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Rickshaw from Kavalande station to sights, round trip1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Meal at the village restaurant2 × ₹150 | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹330 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,815 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,630≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Mysore → Kavalande | ₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Rickshaw from station to sights, round trip | ₹300 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Meal at the village restaurant | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–15 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in the village; carry cash from Mysore or Nanjangud.
- Only one restaurant, 1 km (0.6 mi) south of the railway station at K.R.Puram junction.Only one restaurant, 0.6 mi (1 km) south of the railway station at K.R.Puram junction.
- No lodges: you must stay in Nanjangud or Mysore.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Mysore → Kavalande: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h (check)
- Rickshaw from station to sights, round trip: ₹300 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Train Mysore → Kavalande: about ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1), about 45 min (check)
Say or show
- ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ — Hello (namaskāra)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavādagaḷu)
- ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much? (eṣṭu?)
- ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ಎಲ್ಲಿದೆ? — Where is the bus stop? (bas nildāṇa ellide?)
- ನನಗೆ ರಿಕ್ಷಾ ಬೇಕು — I need a rickshaw (nanage rikṣā bēku)
Kannada is the local language; English is understood at the restaurant and by drivers.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kavalande. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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