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Matrimandir
The golden sphere of the matrimandir stands at the heart of Auroville, surrounded by gardens and a large amphitheatre. It is meant as a space for silent concentration rather than a temple of any religion, and its inner chamber houses a large crystal globe that catches a single ray of sunlight. Visitors can see it from a viewing point after collecting a pass at the Visitors Centre. Access to the inner chamber requires a matrimandir booking in advance under rules set by Auroville, so check the current process before you travel.
Matrimandir
The golden sphere of the matrimandir stands at the heart of Auroville, surrounded by gardens and a large amphitheatre. It is meant as a space for silent concentration rather than a temple of any religion, and its inner chamber houses a large crystal globe that catches a single ray of sunlight. Visitors can see it from a viewing point after collecting a pass at the Visitors Centre. Access to the inner chamber requires a matrimandir booking in advance under rules set by Auroville, so check the current process before you travel.
Auroville Visitors Centre
The starting point for every visit. It has an information desk, a short introductory film and exhibitions about the township's history and ideals, along with boutiques selling handmade clothing, incense, pottery and organic products made in Auroville. The cafe here is a pleasant place to rest after the drive.
The Banyan Tree and Amphitheatre
A giant banyan tree marks the geographical centre of Auroville, near Matrimandir. Close by, the amphitheatre holds an urn that contains soil brought from over a hundred countries and the states of India at the township's inauguration, a symbol of human unity.
Pitchandikulam Forest
Auroville's founders planted forests on land that was once badly eroded, and Pitchandikulam is one of the best examples of that work. Its trails and nature education programmes showcase the tropical dry evergreen forest native to this coast, along with medicinal plants and birdlife.
Auroville Beach
Also known locally as Repos Beach, auroville beach is a quiet stretch of sand a short drive from the township. It is popular for sunrise walks and seaside cafes. The sea here can be rough, so swimming is best avoided unless conditions are clearly safe.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
Around twelve kilometres away in Puducherry, the ashram founded around Sri Aurobindo and The Mother is the spiritual root of Auroville. The flower-covered Samadhi in the courtyard is a place of silent tribute, and visitors are asked to keep quiet inside.
White Town and Promenade Beach
Puducherry's French Quarter has mustard-yellow colonial houses, tree-lined streets, bougainvillea and cafes. Rock Beach, along the Promenade, is ideal for an early morning or evening walk, and the Beach Road is closed to traffic at certain hours, making it pleasant for families.
Paradise Beach
South of Puducherry, Paradise Beach is reached by boat from the Chunnambar boat house through the backwaters. Its clean sand and calm atmosphere make it one of the best beach outings in the region.
Distance
315 Km
One way
Time
8 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 6320
Plus GST
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹17,505 ₹21,050
+ ₹3025 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹17,505 ₹21,050
+ ₹3025 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹17,605 ₹21,150
+ ₹3025 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹17,505 ₹21,050
+ ₹3025 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹13,533 ₹16,240
+ ₹2310 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹13,533 ₹16,240
+ ₹2310 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹13,533 ₹16,240
+ ₹2310 (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.
Little England of Tamil Nadu
Hosur is an industrial town with major automobile and electronics plants, but its mild climate once earned it the nickname "Little England". The surrounding area is also known for rose cultivation, with greenhouse flowers exported worldwide
Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
A fast stretch of NH44 brings you to Krishnagiri, famous for its mango orchards. Between April and July, roadside stalls sell mangoes at excellent prices. The hilltop Krishnagiri Fort and Krishnagiri Dam are visible from the highway, and many highway restaurants here make an ideal breakfast halt.
Gateway to the Tiruvannamalai Highway
The route leaves NH44 and turns southeast through farmland and rocky hills. Uthangarai is a small market town set among coconut and mango groves, with a relaxed, rural feel.
Abode of the Fire Lingam
The great Arunachala hill appears long before you reach the town. Tiruvannamalai is home to the Arunachaleswarar Temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, where Shiva is worshipped as the element of fire. Its massive gopurams dominate the skyline, and the town is also known for the Ramana Maharshi Ashram and the Girivalam walk around the hill. It is the best lunch halt on the route.
Troy of the East
Gingee Fort spreads across three hills — Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayandurg — linked by massive walls. The British once called it the "Troy of the East" because it was so hard to capture. Climbing Rajagiri takes time, but the lower complex with its granary, Kalyana Mahal and temples can be seen in an hour.
City of Dawn
The final stretch runs past cashew plantations and red-earth country. A short detour leads to Tiruvakkarai, known for the National Fossil Wood Park, where tree trunks turned to stone millions of years ago lie exposed, and for the Vakrakaliamman Temple. The road then enters the green, tree-shaded lanes of Auroville, with the Visitors Centre a short drive in. Elapsed time from Bangalore: around seven hours with halts
Designed for Bangalore teams planning mindful retreats, leadership offsites or workshops in and around Auroville and Pondicherry. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a dedicated Urbania-trained driver and daily duty slips reconciled with the final bill. The quiet cabin and per-seat charging let teams work on the way. Our corporate travels desk manages the arrangement, and corporate urbania hire bangalore clients with registered accounts receive monthly consolidated billing.
Our most popular option, usually a two to three day auroville weekend trip from bangalore covering Auroville, the beaches, the French Quarter and Paradise Beach. The recliner seats and smooth ride make the drive easy for grandparents and children, and the driver waits at each stop. It suits families wanting a calm, cultural break with good food and seaside walks.
For travellers who want the finest experience. The luxury urbania rental bangalore package includes a deep-cleaned vehicle with fresh seat covers, a formally dressed chauffeur on request, and a flexible itinerary that can include heritage hotels in Pondicherry, Gingee Fort or Mahabalipuram. It suits senior executives, VIP guests and milestone celebrations.
Auroville and Tiruvannamalai attract yoga practitioners, meditators and wellness seekers. This package is built around retreat schedules, early morning sessions and quiet travel days, with an option to stop at the Sri Ramana Ashram in Tiruvannamalai on the way. Our force urbania hire drivers are happy to work around retreat timings and flexible plans.
We operate a full range of vehicles from our Bangalore base. If your group size changes after booking, we can usually switch you to a larger or smaller vehicle without starting over.
• 27 to 50 seater bus — standard coaches, Volvo buses and Benz buses for large groups
• 8 to 18 seater tempo traveller — standard and luxury AC variants for group trips
• 12 to 24 seater minibus — for larger groups travelling together
• 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania — premium luxury van, the core vehicle for this route
• 4 to 7 seater cars — Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Commuter, 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 have seated configurations. With the Urbania's full recliners, the seven-hour drive is comfortable, and a daytime departure lets the group enjoy stops at Tiruvannamalai and Gingee on the way.
Every quote is itemised in writing before you book. A 20 percent advance of the total fare is payable to confirm your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing, and any Puducherry entry charges if the trip includes Pondicherry town
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• GST
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage and stops when it returns, which is standard for group transport in Bangalore, and it is built into your written quote. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below is available from both our Bangalore and Mysore offices, so you can start a trip 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, hotel name or tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary.
• Share the number of passengers and your 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 (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), 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 for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati, and Tamil Nadu for Auroville
• 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.
• If you want 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 is issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), 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 payment 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 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-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance payable at the 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and 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 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 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 and wedding vehicle hire, a minimum 7-day notice is required for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Luxury cars — Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class need a 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 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.
How 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 given 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.🙂
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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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The bangalore to auroville distance is approximately 305 kilometres via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, Gingee and Tindivanam. The drive takes 6 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 30 minutes including halts. The bangalore to pondicherry distance is similar, as Pondicherry town is only about 10 kilometres beyond Auroville.
Force Urbania fares start from Rs 50 per kilometre, depending on the seating configuration. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Tolls, parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are charged extra. The final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and every item is listed in your written quote.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking. As the Urbania fleet is smaller than our tempo traveller fleet, we recommend booking early for long weekends, Christmas and New Year, which are very busy in Pondicherry. You can pay by UPI, bank transfer or card, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes.
Visitors can see the Matrimandir from the viewing point, reached by a walk from the Auroville Visitors Centre, without prior booking. Access to the inner meditation chamber is limited and requires advance booking through the Visitors Centre, with specific rules on age, timing and silence. Arrangements can change, so we recommend checking the latest process with Auroville before your trip.
Yes. The route crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu at Attibele, so a Tamil Nadu permit is required and billed at actuals. Auroville itself lies in Tamil Nadu, but if your itinerary includes Pondicherry town, which is a Union Territory, any applicable entry charges will be added at actuals. Our drivers handle all the formalities.
October to March is the most pleasant, with cooler days and comfortable evenings. The northeast monsoon from mid-October to December brings heavy rain on some days, but the landscape is lush. April to June is hot and humid. Auroville's founding day on 28 February and the bonfire at the Amphitheatre are special occasions for visitors.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles have seated configurations. The Urbania's full recliners make the six to seven hour drive very comfortable, and we recommend a daytime journey.
Yes, and most groups book it this way. The same vehicle and driver stay with you for Auroville, the beaches, the French Quarter, Paradise Beach and optional trips to Gingee, Tiruvannamalai or Mahabalipuram. Multi-day trips are billed on total kilometres and hours with driver allowance, and we quote the full itinerary as one figure.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure is free, and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Charges are 10 percent between 48 and 72 hours, 25 percent between 24 and 48 hours, 50 percent between 12 and 24 hours and 75 percent within 12 hours. Date or vehicle changes with more than 24 hours notice are made at no penalty, subject to Urbania availability.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so we advise travellers to arrange their own if needed. All vehicles are fully insured and compliant, and every driver is verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, group size and itinerary. You will receive a written quote within 2 hours, and our booking lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
