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Agumbe Sunset Point
The best-known spot in the village, about a kilometre from the main junction. The viewpoint looks west over layers of forested hills, and on a clear evening you can see the far horizon toward the Arabian Sea as the sun drops. The agumbe sunset point is at its best from October to February. During the monsoon the view is often hidden by cloud, which has its own drama. Arrive thirty to forty minutes before sunset to find a good spot.
Agumbe Sunset Point
The best-known spot in the village, about a kilometre from the main junction. The viewpoint looks west over layers of forested hills, and on a clear evening you can see the far horizon toward the Arabian Sea as the sun drops. The agumbe sunset point is at its best from October to February. During the monsoon the view is often hidden by cloud, which has its own drama. Arrive thirty to forty minutes before sunset to find a good spot.
Jogigundi Falls
A small, pretty waterfall about four kilometres from Agumbe, reached by a short walk through the forest. The water falls into a deep pool believed to be the origin point of the Malapahari river. It is the easiest waterfall to reach in the area and a good choice for families. Wear leech socks or carry salt during the rains.
Barkana Falls
One of the tallest waterfalls in Karnataka, dropping through the Seetha river valley inside the rainforest. The viewpoint and trek trails lie within protected forest, so access rules can change and forest department permission may be needed. The view of barkana falls in full flow after the monsoon is spectacular. Our drivers can take you to the nearest road point and advise on current access.
Onake Abbi Falls
Its name means "pestle waterfall", after the long, narrow shape of the stream as it falls down the rock face. Reaching it involves a forest walk with some uneven sections, which makes it popular with trekkers. Go with a local guide and check trail conditions before setting out.
Kundadri Hills
About twenty kilometres from Agumbe, kundadri hills rise to a rocky summit crowned by an old Jain temple associated with the scholar Acharya Kundakunda. A narrow road climbs most of the way, followed by a short walk. Two small rock pools sit near the top, and the panoramic view over the Malnad forests is one of the finest in the district.
Doddamane
Much of the television series Malgudi Days, directed by Shankar Nag and based on R. K. Narayan's stories, was filmed in Agumbe in the 1980s. Doddamane, a traditional Malnad home with a tiled roof and wooden pillars, appeared in the series and is still lived in by the family. It has long welcomed travellers, but it is a private home, so visit respectfully and only with permission.
Agumbe Rainforest Research Station
Founded by herpetologist Romulus Whitaker, this research station is known for its work on the king cobra, which lives in the forests around the village. It is a working research centre rather than a tourist site, so casual visits are not always possible. Keep an eye on its occasional nature programmes if you want to learn about the agumbe rainforest in depth.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham
Around twenty-five kilometres away on the banks of the Tunga, Sringeri is one of the four great mathas established by Adi Shankaracharya. The Vidyashankara Temple, with its zodiac pillars, and the Sharadamba Temple draw pilgrims throughout the year. It pairs naturally with Agumbe, and many travellers book a bangalore to sringeri cab that includes an Agumbe night halt.
Kavaledurga Fort
Near Thirthahalli, this hill fort of the Keladi Nayakas climbs over several gateways and stone walls to a small temple at the top. The walk takes about an hour each way and is especially green and misty after the rains, making it a rewarding stop on the way in or out.
Distance
370 Km
One way
Time
8 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 15377
Plus GST
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹12,803 ₹15,377
+ ₹2197 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹12,803 ₹15,377
+ ₹2197 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹12,803 ₹15,377
+ ₹2197 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹13,620 ₹16,346
+ ₹2326 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹13,620 ₹16,346
+ ₹2326 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹13,620 ₹16,346
+ ₹2326 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹13,620 ₹16,346
+ ₹2326 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹14,338 ₹17,215
+ ₹2455 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC25 Seats
₹14,338 ₹17,215
+ ₹2455 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹12,803 ₹15,377
+ ₹2197 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹12,803 ₹15,377
+ ₹2197 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹13,180
+ ₹2264 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹15,774 ₹18,953
+ ₹2713 (Taxes & Charges)
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC19 Seats
₹15,774 ₹18,953
+ ₹2713 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹18,745 ₹22,530
+ ₹3230 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹15,874 ₹19,053
+ ₹2713 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹18,027 ₹21,661
+ ₹3101 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹18,027 ₹21,661
+ ₹3101 (Taxes & Charges)
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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.
Gateway to the North-West Highways
The trip heads out along Tumkur Road, past Yeshwanthpur and the industrial area of Peenya, onto the elevated stretch of NH48. Leaving early matters here, because this corridor is busy with trucks and office traffic after 7:30 AM. Nelamangala is where the Hassan and Tumakuru highways split, and it has plenty of tea stalls for a quick first stop.
Kalpataru Nadu, Land of Coconuts
A fast six-lane run brings you to Tumakuru, a growing educational city surrounded by coconut groves. The Siddaganga Matha, known for its free education and food for thousands of students, lies just off the highway, and the Devarayanadurga hills are visible nearby.
Copra Capital of Karnataka
Coconut plantations line both sides of the road. Tiptur is home to one of the largest dry coconut and copra markets in the country, and trucks loaded with copra are a common sight. Highway restaurants here make a good breakfast halt.
Gateway to Chikkamagaluru
The landscape opens into dry farmland before the hills. Kadur is an important road and rail junction where routes branch toward Chikkamagaluru and the coffee country.
Steel Town of Karnataka
Bhadravathi grew around the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant on the banks of the Bhadra river and became one of Karnataka's earliest industrial towns. The Hoysala-style Lakshmi Narasimha Temple is its historic highlight.
Gateway to Malnad
Shivamogga sits on the Tunga river and marks the start of the Malnad region, where rainfall increases and the forest closes in. It is the natural lunch halt, and nearby attractions include the Sakrebyle elephant camp and the Tyavarekoppa lion and tiger safari.
Cherrapunji of the South
The final stretch climbs gently through thick evergreen forest, with tall trees closing over the road and rain streams crossing it in the monsoon. The air cools and the light softens until you reach the small village junction at Agumbe, with its old temple, homestays and the road leading onward to the ghat and the sunset point. Elapsed time from Bangalore: around eight hours with halts.
Monsoon offsites and nature retreats for Bangalore teams, with GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval and a named driver. A growing corporate minibus bangalore booking, managed by our corporate travels desk.
Agumbe, Sringeri, Kuppalli and the waterfalls over two or three days, with a relaxed pace for elders and children.
Standard AC 12 to 20 seater mini buses at our lowest mini bus rate per km in bangalore, ideal for college groups and friends.
Executive Mini Coach and Luxury mini buses with 2+1 recliners and premium interiors, for senior teams and special occasions.
Our ac minibus rental bangalore fleet covers 12 to 24 seater configurations in Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach and Luxury tiers. We run a full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can usually move you up or down a category without restarting the process.
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, the core vehicle for this route
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller groups on the same route
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire and Innova through Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Commuter, up to 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 vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats.
We quote in writing before you book and the quote itemises everything, so there are no surprises at trip end. 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 and permit, where the route leaves Karnataka
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM
• GST as applicable
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. Vehicle insurance and full statutory driver and vehicle compliance are maintained across the fleet.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other without changing operators.
Our cab rental bangalore service covers premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and everyday car booking across sedans, SUVs and premium marques. For eight to eighteen passengers, luxury tempo traveller bangalore is the step below a mini bus, with the tt vehicle fleet held to the same outstation standard.
For larger movements, our bus rental in bangalore fleet runs 27 to 50 seater coaches for rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking, while volvo bus rental bangalore covers volvo luxury bus hire for conferences and weddings. The force urbania rent bangalore fleet handles urbania van rental and luxury urbania rental bangalore bookings.
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Airport requirements are handled by airport transfer bangalore, covering bangalore airport cab and kempegowda airport taxi. Longer journeys fall under outstation cabs bangalore, covering outstation cab booking and outstation vehicle booking, and wedding car rental bangalore handles wedding cars for rent and wedding bus rental Bangalore.
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Booking a mini bus 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, building or landmark such as Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road or Koramangala.
• Share your destination or full itinerary.
• Share your group size.
• Share your preferred mini bus tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.
• For corporate bookings from Bangalore tech parks, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.
• For Agumbe and other multi-day outstation hire, share the full day-wise itinerary so we can allocate a driver with multi-day route experience.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: mini bus hire rate (per kilometre or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 500 to Rs 800 per day depending on vehicle), applicable toll estimates, interstate permit where applicable (not required for Agumbe; Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and GST.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For Bangalore IT sector corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice is available at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive Mini Coach 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 mini bus variant on your date.
• 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 driver name and mobile number, vehicle registration number, departure time, pickup location confirmation, and the full billing breakdown — all sent to WhatsApp or email in writing.
• For peak Bangalore travel dates — New Year, Diwali, long IT weekends and the October Dasara period — book well ahead.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• The mini bus will be clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip the driver handles all routing, toll payments, ORR and NICE road exits, and permit checkpoints.
• 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 group size, Bangalore pickup area, destination and travel date. Written mini bus 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, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 10,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for both advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance payable 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 corporate clients, monthly consolidated invoicing, and invoice issued within 24 hours.
A 20 percent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For Agumbe, Goa, Coorg and other multi-day outstation hire from Bangalore during peak dates, a higher advance may be required.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation. There are no hidden conditions.
• More than 72 hours before departure — No cancellation 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 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 vehicle is offered.
• Multi-day outstation hire including Agumbe — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day mini bus hire from Bangalore.
• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali, Dasara and Bangalore long weekends require 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.
To cancel, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation follows 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 issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 72 or more hours before departure — 100 percent of the advance paid, processed 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.
For refunds, WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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Travelled to Bangalore
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rahul
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very good and clean vehicle provided for family trip for two days. Driver was professional and polite. Excellent service
Mas S
6/3/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
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Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Booked cab 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
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
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The bangalore to agumbe distance is about 355 kilometres via Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Thirthahalli. By mini bus it takes 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes, including meal halts.
Pricing starts from Rs 30 per km for a Standard AC mini bus and Rs 36 per km for an Executive Mini Coach. Outstation hire carries a minimum daily kilometre charge. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll and parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated garage to garage.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific mini bus variant on your travel date.
The monsoon from June to September is spectacular, with the forest at its greenest and waterfalls in full flow, but expect very heavy rain and leeches. October to February offers clearer skies and the best sunsets.
Yes. The roads are narrow and winding, but a mini bus handles them comfortably. For trips down the Agumbe ghat towards the coast, restrictions on heavier vehicles apply from time to time, and our drivers check the current rules before planning.
Some waterfalls, such as Onake Abbi and Kudlu Theertha, lie in protected forest areas where entry is controlled by the forest department. Access rules and fees vary by season.
Visits and guided walks are by prior arrangement only. Please contact the station in advance if your group is interested.
Yes. Sringeri is about 25 kilometres away and Kundadri about 20, so both fit easily into a two-day trip.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge. Multi-day outstation trips to Agumbe need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Date changes with more than 24 hours notice are accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance, especially for treks. We do not operate sleeper buses. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, group size and itinerary. Our mini bus booking online and WhatsApp enquiry lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Travelled to Bangalore
I would like to thank Shashikala for helping me in booking our 21 seater mini bus She was with me coordinating and reassuring right from day 0 till the last minute I completely recommend Tejas Tours & Travels 21 seater executive mini bus was in excellent condition Driver Somanna was a professional driver, accommodating and kind hearted Thank you so much for making our trip a memorable one
Shubha Ranganath
21/04/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Coimbatore
Amazing experience with tejas tours and travels . Ranjini is very cooperative and guidance us in booking bus and connected with us in whole trip. Driver kartik is very cooperative . We plan for 6 days tour banglore mysore ooty coimbatore . Mini bus is good in condition and clean bus . Good experience . We all are happy 😊
Piyush bhoya
6/11/2025 mysore ooty coimbatore
5/5
Bangalore to Chikmagalur
Excellent service from Tejas travel, we had booked 25 seater mini bus for two days to visit Chikmagalur from Bangalore with family and kids, vehicle was good, neat and clean, driver Sandeep was excellent person with soft spoken and good attitude, we enjoyed the trip, Mr. Imran provided timely help and made our booking and vehicle arrangements easy and comfortable. Thanks Tejas Travels, Imran and Sandeep. Looking forward to utilize Tejas travel service again.
Mr Mohammed
6/11/2023 Chikmagalur
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very well maintained vehicles, polite and cooperative staff, excellent service, worth recommending. We used their mini bus for 8 days. Our driver Nutan and our point of contact Laxmi were super supportive.
Abhas Patel
3/4/2024 Bangalore
5/5
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