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Mullayanagiri
Not for a full size bus. The bus stays below and the group goes up the last narrow stretch in smaller vehicles; we check the current rule before your day.
Baba Budangiri
Same narrow ridge road, so the same plan: the bus waits below and smaller vehicles take the group up.
Hirekolale Lake
Drop on the main road for Hirekolale Lake; the bus waits where parking is allowed. Allow about an hour.
Kemmangundi
A long hill road with tight bends near the top. For a 50 seater we confirm it before the day, or plan smaller vehicles.
Belur Chennakeshava Temple
At Belur Chennakeshava Temple the bus uses the coach parking and the group walks in as one. Budget ninety minutes.
Coffee Estate Stays
Many estate lanes are too narrow for a big bus. The bus stops at the main road and the estate sends a jeep for bags.
Hirekolale Lake
Hirekolale Lake is a scenic reservoir on the outskirts of Chikmagalur town, surrounded by gentle hills and a quiet shoreline that is popular for an early morning or late afternoon walk. Unlike the more physically demanding peaks and trekking trails in the district, this lake is accessible to everyone in a travel group regardless of fitness level, making it a reliable inclusion when the group includes children or older travellers. The lake also offers a reflective view of the hills in the background during clear weather, and local vendors around the periphery serve fresh coffee grown on the nearby estates, which makes a break here feel genuinely of the place rather than a generic rest stop. Travellers booking a Bangalore to Chikmagalur taxi for a weekend trip often stop here on the first evening after arrival, before heading into the hills on the following morning.
Coffee Plantations
Chikmagalur holds the distinction of being the place where coffee cultivation in India is believed to have begun, when the saint Baba Budan brought seven coffee seeds from Yemen in the seventeenth century and planted them in the hills that now bear his name. The coffee plantations that spread across the slopes around the town and toward Sakleshpur and Mudigere today draw visitors who want to understand where their morning cup comes from, and many estates now offer guided walks where guests can follow the fruit from the flowering stage through to drying and roasting. Estate stays have also grown significantly popular as a travel format among couples and small groups booking a Chikmagalur tour package from Bangalore, where a night in a planter's bungalow or a farm homestay is the centrepiece of the trip rather than a list of viewpoints. The best months for seeing the coffee in bloom, when the white flowers cover the plants and the fragrance carries across the hillside, are February and March.
Distance
285 km
From Bangalore Airport
Time
About 7 hr
Via Doddaballapur, Tiptur and Kadur
Starting from
₹ 26400
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹24,349 ₹29,337
+ ₹4257 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹24,349 ₹29,337
+ ₹4257 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹24,349 ₹29,337
+ ₹4257 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹24,349 ₹29,337
+ ₹4257 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹32,874 ₹39,597
+ ₹5737 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹35,445 ₹42,710
+ ₹6200 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹29,790 ₹35,862
+ ₹5182 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹29,790 ₹35,862
+ ₹5182 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹24,349 ₹29,337
+ ₹4257 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹26,405 ₹31,827
+ ₹4627 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹38,015 ₹45,823
+ ₹6663 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹38,100
+ ₹6678 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
35 km
85 km
160 km
225 km
265 km
Group arrivals
A coach for 30 or more waits further from the arrival gate than a car, since bus parking at Terminal 1 was reduced under the new rules. The driver meets the group at the arrival exit with a name board and walks them to the coach. Ask everyone to gather at one agreed gate. We track the flight; waiting for a delay is free, and the pickup moves if the flight changes. Cancellation follows our one 72 hour policy.
Ring road
Daytime coach entry into central Bangalore is difficult, so from the terminal the coach heads west on the ring road past Doddaballapur, about 35 km, to Dobbaspet. A temple record of 1598 at Doddaballapur names the town Ballalapura; today it weaves silk sarees on power looms. The Hulikunte toll here is paid by FASTag, and the road is wide enough for a full bus. After a long flight most of the group sleeps through this stretch.
Meal halt
Lunch or breakfast for the coach group is at Tumakuru, at a large highway hotel that can serve thatte idli or a full meal to 40 people together. Allow 45 minutes. The Siddaganga Matha in this city is a Lingayat monastery founded in the 15th century, and it feeds a huge number of students and pilgrims daily. NH73 for Mangaluru branches off NH48 here, and the coach takes the road west towards Tiptur and Kadur.
Tea
A tea stop at Tiptur needs a place with parking, so the coach uses a highway hotel outside the centre. This is Kalpataru Nadu, the land of coconut trees, and copra auctions run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. State and private buses link Tiptur with every big town in Karnataka, but a hired coach keeps the whole group together for the hills. Arsikere is about 27 km on, and then Kadur.
Restroom
Kadur has a state bus stand and depot, so there is room for the coach to pull in for 15 minutes. The town lies in the rain shadow east of the Malnad, while the hills ahead are wetter. From here NH173 takes the coach to Chikmagalur, about 40 km, two lane and slow in places. Shivamogga airport is about 76 km from Kadur, worth knowing for a later trip in this region.
Coach arrival
The coach rolls into Chikmagalur after about 265 km and roughly six and a half hours. A railway line links the town to Kadur Junction, should anyone need to leave early. Order the group's dinner ahead, a Malnad spread with akki rotti, kadubu and rice. The town is high, so nights are cool and jackets come out. Estate coffee powder and black pepper are the souvenirs that everyone carries home.
Is a company offsite, a wedding side or a college team of 30 to 50 flying into KIA for a few days in Chikmagalur? With a Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur bus the group rides together for the 265 km and you count heads only once. Hire a bus on rent in Bangalore from Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Chikmagalur and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur via Doddaballapur, Tiptur and Kadur | About 265 km | About 530 km | About 6.5 hr with stops |
Plan on about 530 km for the round trip to Chikmagalur; with 300 km a day as the minimum, the bus is billed 2 days and 600 km. The rate covers diesel and the driver for Chikmagalur. Driver allowance is ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day, tolls are higher for a bus, and parking and GST come at actual. BharatBenz or Volvo on request, 400 km a day. Drop only: ₹2 a km more. We run AC and non-AC buses, and the per km rate follows the one you go for.
Vehicle | Round trip rate | Chikmagalur and back, 2 days (600 km) | Driver allowance | Allowance for 2 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44/km | ₹26,400 | ₹700/day | ₹1,400 | |
₹44/km | ₹26,400 | ₹700/day | ₹1,400 | |
₹44/km | ₹26,400 | ₹700/day | ₹1,400 | |
₹60/km | ₹36,000 | ₹1,000/day | ₹2,000 | |
₹60/km | ₹36,000 | ₹1,000/day | ₹2,000 | |
₹65/km | ₹39,000 | ₹1,000/day | ₹2,000 | |
₹54/km | ₹32,400 | ₹1,000/day | ₹2,000 | |
₹54/km | ₹32,400 | ₹1,000/day | ₹2,000 |
A Chikmagalur group of 30: the 33 seater bus. About 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50 on the 265 km run: 50 seater bus or the 49 seater bus.
Staying in Bangalore first? See bus on rent in KIA Airport or the 33 seater bus on rent in KIA Airport. Under 25 of you? The Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur mini bus is cheaper.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
About 265 km one way from Kempegowda Airport, by Doddaballapur, Tumakuru, Tiptur and Kadur, so about 530 km for the round trip. A full bus takes about 6.5 hours with a meal halt. The coach uses the ring road to Dobbaspet and never enters Bangalore city.
2 days and 600 km at ₹54/km come to ₹32,400. Driver allowance ₹2,000; tolls, permits, parking and GST are extra.
Yes. The quote is ₹2 a km over the return rate, and the empty run home is counted, so the number stays fixed.
The 49 or 50 seater, so a few seats stay free for bags. See every size on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Not the full size bus. It stops in Chikmagalur or at the parking below, and the group goes up the narrow last stretch in smaller vehicles. The rule on that road changes, so we check it before your day.
Bus parking at Terminal 1 is further from the arrival gate than the car lanes. Our driver phones the group leader with the exact spot, so keep ten minutes for the walk with bags.
October to March is the most comfortable, with cool, dry days and clear hill views. December brings Datta Jayanti crowds on the Baba Budangiri side. Mid November to mid February also brings airport fog early in the morning, so afternoon flights are safer. The monsoon months are green but wet, and estate roads get slippery.
It is better not to. After a late landing, a six and a half hour coach ride brings the group in near dawn, tired and without rooms ready. A night near the airport or in Tumakuru and an 8 am start make the first day far better. If the group must go straight, we plan a driver rest at Tumakuru.
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