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Mullayanagiri
The van goes up as far as the local rules allow for its size; we check before the day. Early morning is best.
Baba Budangiri
On the same ridge. Pair it with Mullayanagiri.
Hirekolale Lake
Close to town, wide space to park the van.
Kemmangundi
Hill drive via Kadur side. Keep half a day.
Belur Chennakeshava Temple
Carvings worth an hour and a half, 25 km away.
Coffee Estate Stays
Ten to twenty km out of town on estate roads.
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 6 hr
Via Doddaballapur, Tiptur and Kadur
Starting from
₹ 14400
2 days, 600 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹13,867 ₹16,686
+ ₹2406 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹17,051 ₹20,521
+ ₹2961 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹16,023 ₹19,276
+ ₹2776 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹16,023 ₹19,276
+ ₹2776 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹17,051 ₹20,521
+ ₹2961 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹18,079 ₹21,766
+ ₹3146 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹18,079 ₹21,766
+ ₹3146 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹18,079 ₹21,766
+ ₹3146 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹19,208 ₹23,111
+ ₹3331 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹19,208 ₹23,111
+ ₹3331 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹19,780
+ ₹3434 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
35 km
85 km
160 km
225 km
265 km
Arrivals pickup
Our tempo traveller cannot wait at the kerb; commercial vehicles that are not airport taxis wait in the P3 and P4 parking zones. So the driver meets the group at the arrival exit and walks everyone to the van, helping with trolleys, as the walk can be long. Agree a pillar or gate number in advance, because the halls are busy round the clock. We follow every flight number; waiting for a delay is free and the pickup shifts with a changed flight. Cancellation follows our one 72 hour policy.
Bypass road
From the terminal the van goes west on the ring road to Doddaballapur, about 35 km, and joins the Tumakuru road at Dobbaspet without touching the city. Doddaballapur is about 20 km from Yelahanka and has a station on the Guntakal line. The Hulikunte toll is paid by FASTag. This is a good stretch for the group to settle in, sort hand bags and take a nap after the flight.
Meal halt
Plate sized thatte idli is what to order when the van stops in Tumakuru; the dish is said to come from Kyathsandra in this district. Half an hour lets 15 people eat and freshen up after the flight. The city is best known for the Siddaganga Matha, whose hilltop Siddalingeshwara shrine sits about 5 km away, and Devarayanadurga, a wooded hill with two Narasimha temples, is about 15 km off. Coconut, areca nut and ragi fields start to appear as the van leaves the city.
Tea
Copra is the business of Tiptur, and its name may even come from tipatala, the Kannada word for dried coconut. The market auctions it on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Our van pulls over for 15 minutes of tea and restrooms in this coconut town. Further on lie Arsikere, with a Hoysala temple of 1220 AD, and the Malekallu Tirupati hill with about 1,300 steps, best kept for a lazy return day when nobody has a flight to catch.
Restroom
The van makes a ten minute restroom halt in Kadur, the second largest town of Chikmagalur district and its headquarters until 1865. Local legend says the name means sambar deer town. Kadur had about 34,151 people in 2011 and trades in areca nut and coconut. From here NH173 turns towards the hills, and the last 40 km get greener and cooler, with coffee estates beginning on both sides of the road.
Stay drop
Chikmagalur is the drop point, some 265 km from the terminal and roughly five and a half hours by tempo traveller with the meal halt. The driver unloads at your hotel or stay. Dinner should be Malnad food, akki rotti and kadubu with the region's filter coffee. Winter here runs about 11 to 20 C, so pull sweaters out of the suitcases before evening. For gifts, town shops sell estate coffee powder and black pepper.
Friends flying in from different cities for a Chikmagalur estate weekend? What follows is the Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur Tempo Traveller route, the halts and the fare for each size. Meet at KIA, put everyone and the bags in one tempo traveller, and you are on the road west without touching Bangalore traffic. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Chikmagalur and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur via Doddaballapur, Tiptur and Kadur | About 265 km | About 530 km | About 5.5 hr with stops |
KIA to Chikmagalur and back for the van is about 530 km, billed as two days and 600 km. That leaves room for Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri on day two. A drop only is ₹2 more per km. Tolls, parking and GST are added at actual cost. The per km rate includes fuel and the driver; the driver allowance is charged per day. The tempo traveller can be AC or non-AC, and the quote follows your choice.
Vehicle | Round trip rate | Chikmagalur and back, 2 days (600 km) | Driver allowance | Allowance for 2 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28/km | ₹16,800 | ₹600/day | ₹1,200 | |
₹24/km | ₹14,400 | ₹500/day | ₹1,000 | |
₹24/km | ₹14,400 | ₹500/day | ₹1,000 | |
₹30/km | ₹18,000 | ₹600/day | ₹1,200 | |
₹32/km | ₹19,200 | ₹600/day | ₹1,200 | |
₹34/km | ₹20,400 | ₹700/day | ₹1,400 | |
₹34/km | ₹20,400 | ₹700/day | ₹1,400 |
Up to nine with bags: 9 seater tempo traveller. Ten to thirteen: 13 seater tempo traveller. Fourteen to seventeen: 17 seater tempo traveller. Twenty: 20 seater tempo traveller. For narrow estate roads, the smaller vans are easier.
If the group stays in Bangalore the first night, see tempo traveller on rent in KIA Airport or the 13 seater tempo traveller on rent in KIA Airport. From home in the city, book the Bangalore to Chikmagalur tempo traveller. A quieter van for elders: the Bangalore Airport to Chikmagalur Urbania.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Bangalore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
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 tempo traveller takes about 5.5 hours with a meal halt. The route skips Bangalore city by the ring road to Dobbaspet.
Two days, 600 km at ₹24/km is ₹14,400. Driver allowance ₹500 a day, tolls, parking and GST are extra.
Nobody. We time the pickup to the last flight and the driver waits free of charge. If a flight is moved, we reschedule. Cancellation is as per our cancellation policy.
The last stretch is narrow, and the local rules for bigger vehicles change. We check before your day and arrange a jeep for the top if needed.
The 17 seater, so bags have room. See every size on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
The same van brings you back. Leave about eight hours before a domestic flight.
The road from the airport to Kadur is mostly dry country, as Kadur is in the rain shadow. The rain begins near Chikmagalur, where October, August and July are the wettest months. Estate roads get slippery, and some stays send their own jeep for the last stretch. We drive the hill part in daylight in those months.
Usually yes, with a carrier. A 16 or 17 seater takes a big suitcase and a cabin bag for each person if we fit a roof carrier, which we arrange when you share the bag count. Golf sets or sports gear need a larger van. Keep jackets and medicines in the cabin, as the big bags stay closed until the stay.
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