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Places to Visit in Alleppey

Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

The single biggest reason travellers make the long drive to Alleppey is the houseboat cruise through its famous backwaters, a network of canals, rivers and lagoons stretching over nine hundred kilometres. Traditional kettuvallam houseboats, built from wood and coir without a single nail, drift past paddy fields, coconut groves, small temples and churches, offering a rare glimpse of Kuttanad village life from the water. Most cruises include meals cooked on board in traditional Kerala style, and both day trips and overnight stays are available depending on how much time you have. For many visitors, watching the sun set over the water from the deck of a houseboat is the single most memorable part of the entire trip.

Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

Alleppey Backwaters Houseboat Cruise

The single biggest reason travellers make the long drive to Alleppey is the houseboat cruise through its famous backwaters, a network of canals, rivers and lagoons stretching over nine hundred kilometres. Traditional kettuvallam houseboats, built from wood and coir without a single nail, drift past paddy fields, coconut groves, small temples and churches, offering a rare glimpse of Kuttanad village life from the water. Most cruises include meals cooked on board in traditional Kerala style, and both day trips and overnight stays are available depending on how much time you have. For many visitors, watching the sun set over the water from the deck of a houseboat is the single most memorable part of the entire trip.

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake

Vembanad Lake is the largest lake in Kerala and the backbone of the entire Alleppey backwater network, connecting the town to Kochi in the north and Kumarakom to the east. Houseboat cruises almost always pass through this expansive body of water, and it is also the venue for the famous Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race held every August, when long, narrow snake boats race amid huge crowds along the banks. A sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake, with fishing boats silhouetted against the sky, is one of the calmest experiences you can have in Alleppey.

Alappuzha Beach and Pier

Alappuzha Beach and Pier

Alappuzha Beach runs along the entire western edge of Alleppey town and is anchored by a rusted, more than a century old pier that juts out into the Arabian Sea, a popular spot to watch the sunset. Compared to some of Kerala's busier beaches, this stretch is relatively clean and spacious, with a small beach park nearby that hosts the annual Alappuzha Beach Festival. It is an easy, free attraction to combine with your backwater sightseeing, especially in the evening after a day on the houseboat.

Kuttanad - The Rice Bowl of Kerala

Kuttanad - The Rice Bowl of Kerala

Kuttanad is a unique agricultural region within Alappuzha district where paddy is cultivated below sea level, using an intricate system of dykes and pumps to keep the fields dry, making it one of the few places in the world where farming happens below water level. A boat ride or road trip through Kuttanad reveals a patchwork of vivid green fields separated by narrow canals, along with small hamlets that still depend on traditional farming and fishing. It is a quietly fascinating stop for anyone interested in how local communities have adapted to this waterlogged landscape.

Marari Beach

Marari Beach

Marari Beach, a short drive north of Alleppey town, is a quieter, more laid-back stretch of coastline favoured by travellers who want to slow down after a day of backwater sightseeing. Fishing villages line the shore, and the beach itself is used by local fishermen for their daily catch, giving it a more authentic, less commercial character than some of Kerala's better known beaches. A handful of boutique resorts here also make it a pleasant overnight extension for couples looking to combine a beach stay with their houseboat trip.

Pathiramanal Island

Pathiramanal Island

Pathiramanal, meaning midnight sand, is a small, uninhabited island in the middle of Vembanad Lake accessible only by boat, and it is one of the best spots in the region for birdwatching. The island attracts a wide variety of migratory birds during the winter months, along with resident species, making it a favourite detour for houseboat cruises and nature lovers with an interest in photography. The short boat ride out to the island, surrounded on all sides by open water, is an experience in itself.

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple

The Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple, built in traditional Kerala architectural style, is one of the most visited temples near Alleppey and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple is particularly famous for its Pal Payasam, a rich rice pudding prepared with milk, which devotees believe carries a divine sweetness owing to a well-known legend connected to the temple. Visiting the temple and sampling this payasam is considered a must-do cultural stop for travellers passing through Alappuzha district.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

A short distance from Alleppey on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake, the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a protected mangrove habitat that draws both migratory and resident bird species, including herons, egrets, cuckoos and the occasional Siberian stork. Many houseboat itineraries extend to include a stop here, particularly for travellers interested in birdwatching or a quiet nature walk along the wooden boardwalks that wind through the mangroves.

Distance

535 km

One way

Time

11 hrs

Via expressway

Starting from

39000

Plus GST

Top Minibus Routes from Bangalore

14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1

14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1

NORMAL14 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹32

₹39,000

+ ₹6912 (Taxes & Charges)

15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1

15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1

NORMALAC15 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,400

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1

16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1

LUXURY16 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,400

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

18 Seater Mini Bus A/C

18 Seater Mini Bus A/C

NORMAL18 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹700Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,500

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

NORMAL19 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹700Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,500

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2

20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2

NORMAL20 Seats

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₹42,700

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21 Seater Mini Bus A/C

21 Seater Mini Bus A/C

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₹41,500

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

NORMAL22 Seats

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₹43,900

+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)

25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2

NORMAL25 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹700Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹36

₹43,900

+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)

12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1

12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1

LUXURY12 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,400

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1

Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1

LUXURY13 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹32

₹39,000

+ ₹6912 (Taxes & Charges)

14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2

14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2

LUXURY14 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹600Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹34

₹41,400

+ ₹7344 (Taxes & Charges)

18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

LUXURYAC18 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹700Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹40

₹48,700

+ ₹8640 (Taxes & Charges)

19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

LUXURY19 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹700Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹40

₹48,700

+ ₹8640 (Taxes & Charges)

20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

LUXURY20 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹800Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹45

₹54,800

+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)

21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

NORMAL21 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹800Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹45

₹54,800

+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)

22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2

22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2

LUXURY22 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹800Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹45

₹54,800

+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)

24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1

LUXURY24 Seats

Driver Allowance: ₹800Included Km: 1200Additional Price /Km after 1200 kms: ₹48

₹58,400

+ ₹10368 (Taxes & Charges)

About the Bangalore-Alleppey route

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Hosur

40 km

Krishnagiri

95 Km

Salem

165 Km

Erode

215 Km

Coimbatore

250 Km

Palakkad

320 Km

Thrissur

390 Km

Kochi

450 Km

Alleppey

535 km

Bangalore

Bangalore

Departure Point


Hosur

Hosur

Industrial gateway town


Krishnagiri

Krishnagiri

Mango town and dam views


Salem

Salem

Steel city and textile hub


Erode

Erode

Turmeric city of India


Coimbatore

Coimbatore

Manchester of South India


Palakkad

Palakkad

Gateway to Kerala


Thrissur

Thrissur

Cultural capital of Kerala


Kochi

Kochi

Queen of the Arabian Sea


Alleppey

Alleppey

Destination - the Venice of the East


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Minibus Packages for the Alleppey Route

All four packages use the same fleet of 17, 21, 26 and 35 seater vehicles. Every package is quoted in writing before you pay anything, with both interstate permits shown as separate lines. Houseboat and accommodation costs are paid by you directly and do not appear on our quote.

Kerala Circuit Package

The most-booked format here, because almost nobody drives 590 kilometres for Alleppey alone. A typical build is Bengaluru to Kochi, Kochi to Alleppey with a houseboat night, Alleppey to Munnar, then back, over six or seven days. Executive mini coach with 2x2 pushback seating, luggage bay and charging points, which matters across a week of long legs. One vehicle and one driver throughout, both permits filed once, and routing planned around houseboat boarding times rather than distance. This is where a kerala tour package from Bangalore earns its cost against flying and hiring locally.

Family Package

For extended families, which this route attracts heavily from November to February and in the summer holidays. Standard or Executive AC minibus, extended halts at Krishnagiri and Coimbatore, and a departure planned so the group reaches Alappuzha with an evening in hand rather than arriving exhausted at ten. Where the group includes elderly travellers or young children we recommend breaking the outward leg with a night at Coimbatore or Thrissur, turning a twelve-hour day into two comfortable ones.

Corporate Package

For offsites and incentive trips, which Kerala absorbs in volume because the resorts and houseboat operators handle groups well. GST invoicing, Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and 30-day credit terms for registered accounts, with both permits itemised for reimbursement. Multi-vehicle groups run through one point of contact with synchronised departures and a single consolidated permit filing. Pickup from Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata or any gate you nominate, and because this route starts on Hosur Road, southern and eastern pickups save real time outbound.

Budget and Luxury Options

At the budget end, a per-kilometre rate against the daily minimum with best value on the 26 and 35 seater, where per-head cost across roughly 1,300 kilometres of round-trip running drops well below anything achievable with multiple cars, and both permits are shared across the whole group rather than paid four times over. Standard AC 21 seater mini bus rental Bangalore and 26 seater mini bus Bangalore are the common choices for college and club trips. At the premium end, recliner seating, extra legroom and a chauffeur in formal attire, matched to the standard of the Marari and Kumarakom resorts.

Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore

Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet from Bengaluru and Mysuru, with all interstate permits handled in-house. Every service below is available on this route.

Cab Service

Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers. Our cab rental bangalore fleet ranges from an Etios for a city errand to premium car rentals in bangalore for client hosting.

Tempo Traveller Service

The 12 to 20 seater bracket, and often the best fit for the narrow canal-side roads around Alappuzha. Choose a standard tt vehicle or a luxury tempo traveller bangalore with pushback recliners for the long legs.

Bus Service

Full-size 35 to 55 seater coaches for large groups and weddings. Our bus rental in bangalore service covers school picnics through to conference shuttles, and rental bus booking is confirmed in writing within two hours.

Minibus Service

The 17 to 35 seater class described throughout this page. Our minibus rental fleet is the workhorse of long-haul South India group travel, and mini bus booking online takes under five minutes.

Force Urbania

The premium 10 to 17 seater monocoque van, comfortable across long highway legs and manageable in Alappuzha town. force urbania rent bangalore and luxury urbania rental bangalore are both available.

Luxury Volvo Bus

Multi-axle coaches, which on a 590 km leg make a real difference. volvo bus rental bangalore and volvo luxury bus hire is the step up above 35 passengers, subject to a check on Alappuzha drop points.

Corporate Travels

Managed transport for Bengaluru companies. Our corporate travels bangalore desk handles GST invoicing, credit terms and SLA reporting, and corporate cab service bangalore accounts get a named coordinator.

Airport Transfer

KIA pickups and drops with live flight tracking and free waiting on delayed arrivals. Book an airport transfer bangalore or a kempegowda airport taxi convoy for a delegation.

Employee Transport

Contract commute across Bengaluru tech parks, including compliant night-shift movements. employee transportation services bangalore and office cab service bangalore contracts cover routing, tracking and monthly billing.

School Commute

Daily routes, excursions and inter-school events with verified drivers and attendants. school bus service bangalore and student transportation management contracts include route planning and full document compliance.

Outstation Travel

Every major route out of Bengaluru across South and Western India, with all interstate permits arranged. outstation cabs bangalore and outstation vehicle booking covers cars, tempo travellers, minibuses and coaches on one transparent per-kilometre basis.

Wedding Cab and Bus

Decorated cars for the couple and coaches for guest movement between venue, hotel and airport, including Kerala destination weddings. wedding car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore run through a dedicated wedding desk.

Innova Hycross

The current-generation seven seater for premium family and executive travel. innova hycross rent bangalore and 7 seater innova hycross rental Bangalore are available for this route.

Tour Packages

Curated multi-day itineraries from Bengaluru and Mysuru covering Alleppey, Kumarakom, Munnar, Thekkady, Kochi and Wayanad. Vehicle, driver, routing, permits and halts are planned together so you only manage the stay and houseboat bookings.

How to Book a Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore

Booking a mini bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.

Step 1 - Contact Tejas Travels

•      Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, seven days a week.

•      Share your travel dates and Bangalore pickup point by area or landmark. This route starts on Hosur Road, so southern and eastern pickups save real time.

•      Share your group size, full day-wise itinerary and preferred tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.

•      Tell us your houseboat boarding date and jetty, so the driver is planned around the boarding window and the overnight arrangement is agreed in advance.

•      Say whether you want the outward leg broken with a night at Coimbatore or Thrissur, which we recommend for families and older travellers.

•      Corporate bookings: share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.

Step 2 - Receive Your Written Quote

•      A written quote reaches you by WhatsApp or email within two hours of enquiry.

•      Every charge is itemised: hire rate per km or flat package, the daily kilometre minimum, driver allowance, toll estimates, the Tamil Nadu permit, the Kerala permit, and GST.

•      Houseboat and accommodation charges are not included and are paid by you directly. The quote will say so explicitly.

•      No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.

•      Proforma Invoice available at this stage for corporate PO-based approval.

Step 3 - Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance

•      Confirm by WhatsApp or phone. A 20 per cent advance of the total fare secures the specific mini bus variant on your dates.

•      Pay by UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS transfer, or credit or debit card via payment link.

•      Advance receipt issued within 30 minutes, and both permits are filed once the booking is confirmed.

•      Confirmation covers driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup point and the full billing breakdown, in writing.

•      Book well ahead for November to February, the Nehru Trophy weekend in August, Onam, Christmas and New Year, when Kerala fills months in advance.

Step 4 - Your Driver and Mini Bus Arrive Early

•      Your driver reaches the confirmed pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure, which on this route is usually between 4 and 5 am.

•      The mini bus arrives clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready, and the driver calls 30 minutes ahead as a courtesy.

•      Through the trip the driver handles routing, tolls, both border formalities and the Kerala speed-limit corridor.

•      On the houseboat day the driver drops the group at the jetty and follows the arrangement agreed at booking, either waiting locally or returning for check-out.

•      Balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance. Extra kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.

Quick booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup area, day-wise itinerary and houseboat dates. Written quote in two hours.

Billing Details for the Bangalore to Alleppey Minibus

Twenty per cent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking, with the balance settled at trip end. This route crosses two state borders, so read the exclusions carefully; both permits are real costs and we would rather show them than bury them.

Included in the Fare

•      Base fare and fuel charges.

•      Driver allowance.

Excluded from the Fare

•      Toll and parking charges. Around eleven toll plazas apply across this route.

•      Inter-state tax and permits for both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, billed at actual cost.

•      Additional driver bata after 9.45 pm, which applies on most single-day runs on this route given the twelve-hour drive.

•      GST, at the applicable rate.

•      Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, against the daily minimum.

•      Houseboat, accommodation, entry tickets and boat charges, all paid directly by you.

Please note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance cover where required.

Payment Methods for Mini Bus Rental in Bangalore

Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods, for both the advance deposit and final settlement at trip end.

•      UPI - Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay. Fastest method, instant confirmation, recommended for advance deposits.

•      Bank transfer - NEFT, IMPS, RTGS. Preferred for corporate clients and advances above Rs 10,000. IMPS instant, NEFT up to two hours.

•      Credit and debit card - Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.

•      Net banking - All major Indian banks, by payment link over WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO approvals.

•      Cash - Accepted for the balance at trip end with a receipt issued. The advance must be paid digitally for booking confirmation.

•      Corporate credit - 30-day terms for signed corporate accounts, monthly consolidated invoicing, invoice within 24 hours.

A 20 per cent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. On a multi-day interstate trip of this length a higher advance may be requested, since both permits are filed and paid before travel.

Cancellation Policy - Mini Bus Hire in Bangalore

Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation, with no hidden conditions.

•      More than 72 hours before departure - no charge. 100 per cent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.

•      48 to 72 hours before departure - 10 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 per cent deduction.

•      24 to 48 hours before departure - 25 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 per cent deduction.

•      12 to 24 hours before departure - 50 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 per cent deduction.

•      Less than 12 hours before departure - 75 per cent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.

•      No-show, bus deployed and group absent - 100 per cent of the total trip fare. No refund, full fare payable.

•      Cancellation by Tejas Travels, breakdown or force majeure - no charge. 100 per cent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate vehicle offered.

Special Cancellation Conditions

•      Interstate permits: once the Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits have been filed they are non-refundable, and those amounts are deducted separately from any refund otherwise due. Filing dates are stated on your confirmation.

•      Multi-day circuits: Kerala trips of four days or more need a minimum of 7 days notice for a full refund, since the vehicle is blocked for close to a week.

•      Houseboat and hotel cancellations are separate. Our terms cover the vehicle only. Houseboat operator and hotel policies are set by them and are usually stricter, particularly in peak season.

•      Peak dates including November to February, the Nehru Trophy weekend, Onam, Christmas and New Year: minimum 72 hours notice for a full refund.

•      Force majeure, including bandhs, Kerala monsoon flooding, landslides and road closures on the Ghats section: 100 per cent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice.

•      Modifications such as date change, vehicle upgrade or adding Munnar or Thekkady, with more than 48 hours notice: no penalty, subject to availability and permit revalidation.

How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, refund to the original payment method within the stated timelines.

Refund Policy - Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore

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 per cent of the advance, in 5 to 7 working days.

•      Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure - advance minus the 10 per cent charge, in 5 to 7 working days.

•      Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure - advance minus the 25 per cent charge, in 5 to 7 working days.

•      Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure - advance minus the 50 per cent charge, in 7 to 10 working days.

•      Cancellation by Tejas Travels - 100 per cent of the advance, in 2 working days on priority processing.

•      Interstate permits already filed - Tamil Nadu and Kerala permit costs are non-refundable and deducted from the refund due. Documentation provided.

•      Trip shortfall, actual kilometres below the daily minimum - proportional credit, settled at trip end.

•      Billing error or overcharge - full overcharged amount, in 2 to 3 working days after verification.

•      Duplicate payment - full duplicate amount, in 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.

•      Houseboat or hotel refunds - handled by the operator or property, not by Tejas Travels. We can supply trip documentation to support your claim.

Refund Timelines by Payment Method

•      UPI - to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.

•      Credit or debit card - to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.

•      Bank transfer - to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days, account re-confirmed before processing.

•      Cash - at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or by IMPS within 5 working days.

Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.

Book Your Bangalore to Alleppey Minibus

Tejas Tours and Travels runs group vehicles to Alleppey, Kumarakom, Munnar, Thekkady and Kochi throughout the year, with heaviest demand from November to February and across Onam and the year-end holidays. For a mini bus for rent in Bangalore on this route, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your dates, group size and day-wise itinerary. Written quote in two hours with both interstate permits shown separately, no verbal-only pricing, and every charge itemised before you pay a rupee.

What Our Customers Say About Our Minibus Services in Bangalore

Shubha Ranganath

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

Piyush bhoya

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

Mr Mohammed

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

Abhas Patel

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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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Alleppey Minibus

The Bangalore to Alleppey distance is about 590 km via NH44 and NH544 through Hosur, Salem, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur and Kochi. A minibus takes 11 to 12 hours with meal halts. Mapping apps commonly show eight, which assumes a car, no breaks and no Kerala traffic. The last hundred kilometres from Angamaly through Kochi and Cherthala is the slowest part of the day.

An honest answer: for two or three people the overnight train to Alappuzha is usually better, and flying to Kochi is faster still. Road wins for groups, because you arrive together and keep a vehicle for the sightseeing days either side of the houseboat, which neither the train nor the boat solves. If your group is fifteen or more with more than one Kerala stop, the minibus is comfortably the right call.

Two. A Tamil Nadu permit and a Kerala permit, both required for a Karnataka-registered commercial vehicle. Tejas Travels files both before departure and bills them at actual cost as separate lines on your quote. They are excluded from the base fare, which is why quotes on this route need comparing carefully; a low all-in figure has usually left one or both out. Once filed, permit costs are non-refundable if you cancel.

A Bangalore to Alleppey mini bus rental starts from around Rs 39,000 for a 12-seater Standard AC vehicle on a four-day round trip, based on Rs 42 per km against the daily kilometre minimum, before both permits, toll and GST. Larger 26 and 35 seaters and Executive or Luxury specifications are quoted higher, and a full Kerala circuit with Munnar or Thekkady is quoted on the itinerary rather than the distance. Houseboat and hotel costs are separate.

No. The vehicle drops your group at the jetty and the houseboat takes over. The driver either waits locally overnight or is released and returns for check-out, agreed at booking rather than at the jetty. Houseboats also do not cruise after sunset under Kerala rules, so boarding time is fixed and a late arrival costs you the cruise rather than delaying it. Plan to reach Alappuzha the evening before you board.

Four days and three nights is the practical minimum for Alleppey alone, including one houseboat night. That gives two travel days and roughly a day and a half on the ground, which is thin but workable. Six or seven days is the format most groups end up booking, adding Kochi and Munnar and turning it into a proper Kerala circuit. Anything shorter than four days is two very long drives with very little in between.

Included: base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Excluded: toll and parking, inter-state tax and both permits, additional driver bata after 9.45 pm, GST, and all houseboat, accommodation and entry charges. Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from garage to garage against the daily minimum. Everything is itemised in the written quote before you pay the advance.

November to February for weather and sea conditions, and also the busiest and most expensive window. March to May is hot and humid but quieter. June to September brings heavy monsoon; the backwaters are at their most atmospheric and rates drop, but flooding has closed Kerala roads in recent years, so build flexibility in. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race falls on the second Saturday of August and fills the town completely.

A 20 per cent advance on the total fare confirms the booking, though on a long interstate trip a higher advance may be requested since both permits are filed and paid before travel. Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your dates, pickup location, day-wise itinerary, group size and houseboat dates. A written quote follows within two hours and a receipt within 30 minutes of payment.

Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, and passengers are advised to arrange their own cover. The standard driver allowance is included in the quoted fare, but an additional driver bata applies after 9.45 pm. On this route it applies on most single-day runs, because a twelve-hour drive from a 4.30 am start still finishes in the evening and a later start finishes at night. It is factored into the quote rather than sprung on you at settlement.

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