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Agasthyarkoodam Peak
The summit that gives the range its name, sacred to the sage Agastya, whose shrine sits at the top. The public trek starts from Bonacaud in Thiruvananthapuram district and covers roughly 20 kilometres each way, usually over two to three days with a night at the Athirumala base camp. The trail crosses streams, grasslands and dense evergreen forest before a steep rock scramble near the top. Passes are released online by the Kerala Forest Department in limited numbers and sell out quickly, so book the permit before you book the cab.
Agasthyarkoodam Peak
The summit that gives the range its name, sacred to the sage Agastya, whose shrine sits at the top. The public trek starts from Bonacaud in Thiruvananthapuram district and covers roughly 20 kilometres each way, usually over two to three days with a night at the Athirumala base camp. The trail crosses streams, grasslands and dense evergreen forest before a steep rock scramble near the top. Passes are released online by the Kerala Forest Department in limited numbers and sell out quickly, so book the permit before you book the cab.
Agasthiyar Falls and Papanasanathar Temple
Papanasam, whose name means the destruction of sins, sits where the Thamirabarani river leaves the hills. The Papanasanathar Temple on the riverbank is one of the Nava Kailasam shrines dedicated to Shiva, and a short drive uphill brings you to Agasthiyar Falls, a wide, gentle cascade where families bathe year round. Entry to the falls road is through a forest check post with a small fee. Go in the morning, before the weekend crowds arrive from Tirunelveli.
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Tamil Nadu's first tiger reserve covers the eastern slopes of Agasthyamalai and protects tigers, leopards, elephants, the Nilgiri tahr and the lion-tailed macaque. The Mundanthurai side has a forest department interpretation centre and eco-tourism activities, which change with the season and need prior confirmation. Even the drive in, through teak and bamboo, is a good chance to see langurs and hornbills. It is an ideal stop for nature-minded families and school groups.
Manimuthar Dam and Falls
About 15 kilometres from Ambasamudram, Manimuthar Dam holds back a broad reservoir framed by forested hills, and the park below the dam is a pleasant evening stop. The falls further up lie inside the tiger reserve and access is controlled by the forest department, so check whether the road is open before you plan the day. The same road historically led up to the Manjolai tea estate hills, which also require forest permission.
Karaiyar Dam and Banatheertham Falls
Above Papanasam, the Karaiyar reservoir stretches deep into the hills, and when the forest department permits it, boats carry visitors across the water to Banatheertham Falls, a tall drop hidden in the forest. It is one of the most photogenic spots in the region. Servalar Dam sits nearby and is often combined in the same outing.
Courtallam Falls
Known as the "Spa of South India", Courtallam is about 50 kilometres north-west of Papanasam and has a series of waterfalls, including Main Falls, Five Falls and Old Courtallam, believed to carry herbal properties from the forests above. The season runs roughly June to September, when the Kerala monsoon breeze keeps the falls full and the air cool. It is an easy half-day extension for families.
Ponmudi Hills
On the Kerala side, near the road to Bonacaud, Ponmudi is a compact hill station at about 1,100 metres with tea gardens, winding hairpin bends and wide views over the Agasthyamalai forests. Trekkers often spend a night here after coming down from the peak. The road is narrow and best driven in daylight.
Neyyar Dam and Wildlife Sanctuary
Neyyar sits on the south-western edge of the biosphere reserve, around 30 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram. The reservoir, boating, and the lion safari and crocodile rehabilitation areas associated with the sanctuary make it a relaxed day out, and the sanctuary shares its forest boundary with Agasthyarkoodam itself.
Distance
645 Km
One way
Time
13 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 43385
Plus GST
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹35,950 ₹43,385
+ ₹6345 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹36,716 ₹44,313
+ ₹6483 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹35,950 ₹43,385
+ ₹6345 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹35,950 ₹43,385
+ ₹6345 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹48,511 ₹58,532
+ ₹8552 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹52,342 ₹63,172
+ ₹9242 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹43,913 ₹52,964
+ ₹7724 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹43,913 ₹52,964
+ ₹7724 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹35,950 ₹43,385
+ ₹6345 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹39,015 ₹47,097
+ ₹6897 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹56,174 ₹67,811
+ ₹9931 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹56,300
+ ₹9954 (Taxes & Charges)
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Where Your Journey Starts
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Departure Point
Your journey to Ooty begins from Bangalore, the gateway to South India's most beloved hill stations. Pick-up is available from any part of the city — Koramangala, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yeshwanthpur, Marathahalli, or Majestic. The most common route out of Bangalore takes you onto NH275, the six-lane Mysore Expressway, which is one of the smoothest and best-maintained national highways in Karnataka. An early departure between 5 AM and 6 AM is strongly advised to clear Bangalore city limits before peak traffic begins. The first 50 km on the expressway are fast, comfortable, and lightly trafficked in the early hours, setting a pleasant tone for the journey ahead. Our drivers are experienced in choosing the optimal departure window and route based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring that the first stretch of your Bangalore to Ooty road trip is efficient, calm, and enjoyable from the very first kilometre.
The first leg runs down Hosur Road past Electronic City and across the Attibele check post into Tamil Nadu, where your interstate permit is checked. Hosur was nicknamed "Little England" by the British, who liked its mild climate and set up a cattle farm and a retreat here. Today it is an industrial hub with automobile and electronics plants. This short stretch sets the pace for the whole day: before 6:00 AM it takes under an hour, while at 8:30 AM it can take twice as long. Drivers usually stop for tea after the check post.
The road passes Dharmapuri, the turnoff for Hogenakkal Falls, called the "Niagara of India" for the way the Kaveri crashes through rocky channels. Salem, the "Steel City of Tamil Nadu" and home to a major steel plant, sits in a bowl ringed by the Shevaroy Hills, with Yercaud up the slope. Your driver will take the bypass to save time. Salem has good food plazas and clean washrooms, which makes it the natural mid-morning break.
Egg City of India
Namakkal is the "Egg City of India", one of the largest poultry hubs in the country, and it is also a major centre for trucking and lorry body building. The town's landmark is the Anjaneyar Temple, where an 18-foot monolithic Hanuman stands open to the sky, facing the Narasimha shrine below the rock fort. A 30-minute stop is enough for a darshan and a stretch.
Temple City
Madurai is the "Temple City" and Thoonga Nagaram, the city that never sleeps, as well as the "City of Jasmine" for its famous Madurai malli flowers. The Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its towering gopurams and Hall of Thousand Pillars, is one of the great temple complexes of India, and the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal is a short walk away. Arriving in the early afternoon, this is the ideal overnight halt that turns a punishing single-day drive into two comfortable ones.
Halwa City
Tirunelveli is the "Halwa City", and the Iruttukadai halwa shop near the Nellaiappar Temple has a following across the state. The Nellaiappar Temple itself is known for its musical stone pillars. Across the Thamirabarani river, Palayamkottai has earned the name "Oxford of South India" for its long tradition of schools and colleges. From here the route leaves NH44 and turns west towards the hills.
The final leg follows the Thamirabarani upstream through paddy fields and coconut groves, with the Agasthyamalai range growing larger on the horizon. Ambasamudram is the "Gateway to Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve" and the turnoff for Manimuthar Dam. A few kilometres on, Papanasam sits at the foot of the hills, with the temple on the riverbank and the falls road climbing into the forest. Travellers heading to the Kerala trek base continue from Tirunelveli via Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram to Vithura and Bonacaud, an extra 220 kilometres, which your driver will plan as a separate day.
Looking for reliable and comfortable group travel solutions? Tejas Tours & Travels offers premium luxury AC seater bus rentals with convenient doorstep pickup options. Perfect for corporate outings, family celebrations, outstation trips, and group tours with affordable rates and professional drivers.
Start your journey smoothly with flexible pickup options across major locations in Bangalore. Enjoy hassle-free boardings for large groups right from your preferred pickup point.
Choose from our wide fleet of 27 to 50 seater luxury AC buses, premium Volvo, and Benz coaches with comfortable pushback seats, clean interiors, and top-tier comfort.
Travel via the fast Bangalore-Mysore Expressway with 100% transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and experienced highway drivers for safe group travel.
Built around the trek dates on your passes: Bangalore to Vithura over two days, drop at Bonacaud on trek morning, and pickup after the descent, with the bus either waiting or returning as quoted. Driver halt charges for multi-day hire are shown in the quote.
For company adventure teams and offsites, with GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval and consolidated billing through our corporate travels bangalore desk.
For college trekking clubs and school nature camps, often combined with Neyyar and Ponmudi. Our school transportation services team handles college tour bus rental and school excursion bus rental bangalore with experienced drivers.
Non-AC and standard AC buses for families and associations visiting Ponmudi, Neyyar and Thiruvananthapuram without the trek. The budget tier differs only in specification, never in maintenance or safety.
For long-distance comfort, our volvo bus rental bangalore option offers volvo luxury bus and Benz coaches with reclining seats and a smoother ride over 790 kilometres.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches, the core vehicle for this route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, for smaller trekking groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, useful for the narrow final stretch to Bonacaud
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Commuter through Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our buses are seated with push-back seats, which is why we plan an overnight hotel halt at Madurai on this route.
We quote in writing before you book, and the quote itemises everything. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Interstate tax for Tamil Nadu and Kerala
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Trekking passes, forest fees and accommodation are arranged and paid by the group. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; given the nature of the trek, we strongly advise trekkers to arrange their own travel and adventure insurance.
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Booking a bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps.
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Share your travel date.
• Share your Bangalore pickup location — area, tech park or hotel name, such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.
• Share your total group size.
• Share your preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific overnight route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: bus hire rate (per km or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on vehicle), applicable toll estimates, interstate permit costs (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and driver night halt charges for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date.
• For Goa, Shirdi and overnight hire from Bangalore during New Year, Diwali and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early.
• For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• Payment options: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or credit and debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes the driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown, all in writing.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip the driver handles all NH exits, toll payments, Karnataka border permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end the balance is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM UPI. The fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits on bus hire.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance at time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: a 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Goa, Shirdi and large peak-date Bangalore corporate hire bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group is absent — 100 percent of the total trip fare. No refund. The full fare is payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate bus is offered.
• Weddings — Minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — Goa, Shirdi and multi-day outstation bus hire need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day Bangalore bus hire.
• Peak dates — New Year's Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — For monthly corporate commute contracts, contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, force majeure and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to the original payment method.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — Advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — Advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels for operational reasons — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres are less than the minimum — Proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — The full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — The full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card — Refund to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer — Refund to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. The account is re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — Cash refund at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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The bangalore to agasthyarkoodam distance by road is approximately 790 kilometres to the Bonacaud base, via Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Thiruvananthapuram. A bus takes 15 to 17 hours of driving, so we plan it over two days with an overnight halt at Madurai.
No. Passes are issued only by the Kerala Forest Department, usually online, in limited numbers each day during the season. Your group must book passes directly. Once you have your dates, we plan the bus around them.
The trek usually opens from mid-January to February, with the exact dates and booking schedule announced by the Kerala Forest Department each year. Passes sell out very quickly, so book the bus as soon as your passes are confirmed.
The road from Vithura to Bonacaud is narrow and winding in places. We confirm the best drop point for your bus size in advance, and where a large bus cannot go safely, we arrange a tempo traveller or smaller vehicle for the final stretch as part of the quote.
Yes. The bus can stay with the group, with driver halt charges shown in the quote, or return to a base and come back for pickup. We recommend the option that works out best for your group size and dates.
Pricing starts from around Rs 45 per kilometre for a 29 seater AC bus and varies by size, AC or non-AC, and Volvo or Benz coaches. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, interstate taxes for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the rental is calculated garage to garage.
A medical fitness certificate issued within the required period, the original ID used for the pass, a printed pass, light rain gear, sturdy shoes and reusable water bottles. Plastic is restricted beyond the forest checkpoint, and deposits may apply for plastic items.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare, paid digitally, confirms the booking. The payment and cancellation sections above give the full terms, including the 7-day notice for multi-day outstation hire.
No. We do not operate sleeper bus services, and we do not provide passenger insurance cover. Given the trek's difficulty, we advise all trekkers to arrange personal travel and adventure insurance.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, with your trek dates, pickup location, group size and preferred bus tier. A written, itemised quote follows within 2 hours. Our bangalore bus booking lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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