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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
₹ 12522
Plus GST
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹35,111 ₹42,369
+ ₹6194 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,111 ₹42,369
+ ₹6194 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,211 ₹42,469
+ ₹6194 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹35,111 ₹42,369
+ ₹6194 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹26,977 ₹32,520
+ ₹4730 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹26,977 ₹32,520
+ ₹4730 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹26,977 ₹32,520
+ ₹4730 (Taxes & Charges)
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.
For Bangalore companies planning an adventure offsite or a team trek. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval and a named driver for the whole trip. Our corporate travels bangalore desk can coordinate multiple Urbanias with synchronised departures from Whitefield, Electronic City and Manyata.
For families who want the trek for some members and a relaxed holiday for others, combining Agasthyarkoodam with Ponmudi, Neyyar and Thiruvananthapuram. Non-trekkers can explore the city and hills with the vehicle while the trekkers are on the mountain, with the itinerary planned around both groups.
A luxury urbania rental bangalore booking in its best-condition configuration, with a formally dressed driver, hotel pick-ups, and extra rest halts on both driving days. Suited to senior travellers, photographers and groups who want the long journey to feel effortless.
Designed around the forest department trek slot, with an early Bonacaud drop, a flexible pickup after the descent and space for rucksacks and wet gear. A 16 seater urbania rent bangalore booking suits a full trekking club, and our outstation vehicle booking team can add a support car if needed.
Every quote is in writing and itemised. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
Included in the quoted fare
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
Not included — billed separately
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Tamil Nadu and Kerala crossings
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers who want it should arrange their own travel insurance. We do not operate sleeper bus services; all vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats.
• Bangalore to Thiruvananthapuram — 720 km. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kovalam and the city's palaces, easily combined with Agasthyamalai.
• Bangalore to Kanyakumari — 685 km. The southern tip of India, only 20 km from Nagercoil on this route.
• Bangalore to Munnar — 480 km, ten hours. Tea estates, Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi, the highest peak in South India.
• Bangalore to Thekkady — 490 km. Periyar Tiger Reserve, spice gardens and boat rides.
• Bangalore to Ooty — 275 km, six to seven hours. The Nilgiris via Mysore and Bandipur.
• Bangalore to Wayanad — 280 km, six hours. Chembra Peak and Banasura hills, popular with trekkers.
• Bangalore to Kodaikanal — 465 km. The princess of hill stations in the Palani Hills.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore offices, so you can start in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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booking a Force Urbania for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four 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 or landmark such as Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary, number of passengers and preferred vehicle.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• For luxury vehicles, also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote clearly itemises every charge:
◦ Vehicle hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance — Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu and Kerala for Agasthyamalai, Tamil Nadu for Ooty, and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is in writing before you confirm.
• For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.
• To compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking.
• Payment options: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or credit and debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• For luxury vehicles, the advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand — wedding season from November to February, and New Year.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate.
• The vehicle is clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• For wedding and VIP bookings, the driver arrives in formal attire.
• The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments and Bangalore traffic navigation.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method, with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT takes 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, via payment link on WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance at time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing.
Luxury vehicle note: for luxury vehicles, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and Bangalore wedding season demand.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 72 hours before departure — no charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the vehicle is deployed and the client 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 charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or a substitute vehicle is offered.
• Weddings — for wedding bus rental Bangalore bookings, a minimum 7-day notice is needed for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Luxury vehicles — minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, traffic disruptions and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, regardless of notice period.
• Modifications — date changes, vehicle upgrades and route additions with more than 24 hours notice are accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, and the refund goes to your original payment method within the stated timelines.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is made unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 72 or more hours before departure — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 5 to 7 working days to the original payment instrument.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure — advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure — advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 2 working days on priority processing.
• Trip shortfall where actual kilometres are less than the minimum — proportional credit on the excess, 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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Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
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6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
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Bonacaud, the trek base for Agasthyarkoodam, is about 775 kilometres from Bangalore via Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil and Vithura. The bangalore to trivandrum distance is about 720 kilometres, and Bonacaud is roughly 55 kilometres beyond the city. Driving time is 14 to 16 hours, best split with a night at Madurai.
Rates start from Rs 50 per kilometre, depending on seating configuration. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Tolls, parking, Tamil Nadu and Kerala interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and billing is based on total kilometres and hours from garage to garage. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
The trek is booked only through the Kerala Forest Department's official online portal, which usually opens in December or January. Slots are limited, so book as soon as it opens, with valid ID for every trekker. Share your confirmed trek date with us and we plan the journey around it.
The season normally runs from mid-January to late February, as notified by the forest department each year. Outside this window, trekking to the peak is generally not permitted.
Yes, the Urbania drops the group at Bonacaud near the forest department picket station. The last few kilometres are narrow, so our driver drives slowly and follows local instructions.
Yes. The driver stays in the area during the trek and picks the group up after the descent. Waiting days are billed as part of the multi-day kilometre and hour calculation, and driver allowance for those days is included in the quote.
For a route of this length, yes. The Urbania has full recliners, better suspension, a quieter cabin and dual-zone AC, which makes a real difference on two long driving days and after a hard trek. A tempo traveller costs less if budget is the priority.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking. As the Urbania fleet is smaller and the trek season is short, book early. Pay by UPI, bank transfer or card; the receipt comes within 30 minutes.
Cancellation more than 72 hours before departure is free with a full refund in 5 to 7 working days. The charge is 10 percent between 48 and 72 hours, 25 percent between 24 and 48 hours, 50 percent between 12 and 24 hours and 75 percent under 12 hours. If the forest department cancels or reschedules treks, contact us immediately and we will help you change dates subject to availability.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so trekkers should arrange their own travel and adventure insurance. We do not operate sleeper buses; all vehicles are seated. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your trek date, pickup point and group size.
