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Datta Peetha and Baba Budan Shrine
The cave shrine near the summit, officially known as the Inam Dattatreya Peetha, is revered by both Hindus, who associate it with Lord Dattatreya, and Muslims, who honour the Sufi saint Hazrat Dada Hayat and Baba Budan. It has long been a place of shared worship. Access, timings and arrangements can change around festival periods, so check with local authorities before your visit and dress modestly.
Datta Peetha and Baba Budan Shrine
The cave shrine near the summit, officially known as the Inam Dattatreya Peetha, is revered by both Hindus, who associate it with Lord Dattatreya, and Muslims, who honour the Sufi saint Hazrat Dada Hayat and Baba Budan. It has long been a place of shared worship. Access, timings and arrangements can change around festival periods, so check with local authorities before your visit and dress modestly.
Mullayanagiri Peak
At about 1,930 metres, mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka. Cars can go up to the parking area, and a flight of steps leads to a small Shiva temple at the top, with a cave and Nandi statue nearby. On clear mornings the view across rolling shola grasslands is spectacular. The same vehicle pass covers this road, so plan both peaks together.
Seethalayanagiri
On the way up to Mullayanagiri, the Seethalayanagiri Mallikarjuna temple sits on a ridge surrounded by green slopes. It is a calm stop with fine views, and is often less crowded than the main peak.
Manikyadhara Falls
A short drive beyond the shrine, manikyadhara falls trickles over the rock in fine streams that pilgrims consider sacred. Many visitors bathe here before visiting the shrine. A flight of steps leads down to the falls, and the spot is at its best just after the monsoon.
Gaalikere
Gaalikere, meaning windy lake, is a small pond set in open grassland on the ridge. The walk to it is short and the setting is quiet and scenic, with cool winds and mist that can roll in suddenly. It is popular with photographers and trekkers on the baba budangiri trek routes.
Jhari Falls
Also called Buttermilk Falls for its milky white water, Jhari Falls lies inside a coffee estate below the range. The last stretch is usually covered by local jeeps, as the track is rough. The natural pool at the base makes it a family favourite.
Kemmangundi, Z Point and Hebbe Falls
Around 30 kilometres from Baba Budangiri, Kemmangundi is a hill station once used as the summer retreat of the Mysore kings, with gardens and a short walk to Z Point for sunset views. Nearby Hebbe Falls drops in two stages through dense forest and is reached by estate jeeps and a short walk. Combine these on the second day of your trip.
Hirekolale Lake
About ten kilometres from Chikmagalur town, Hirekolale Lake is framed by the Mullayanagiri range and is especially beautiful at sunset. It is an easy stop on the way back from the hills.
Distance
280 Km
One way
Time
7 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 11024
Plus GST
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹9,191 ₹11,024
+ ₹1564 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹9,291 ₹11,124
+ ₹1564 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹9,291 ₹11,124
+ ₹1564 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹9,291 ₹11,124
+ ₹1564 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹9,291 ₹11,124
+ ₹1564 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹9,834 ₹11,782
+ ₹1662 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹9,834 ₹11,782
+ ₹1662 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹9,834 ₹11,782
+ ₹1662 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹10,478 ₹12,540
+ ₹1760 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹10,478 ₹12,540
+ ₹1760 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹10,780
+ ₹1814 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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280 Km
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 Bengaluru to Mangaluru highway
The trip begins on Tumkur Road past Yeshwanthpur and Peenya, then onto the elevated expressway. Nelamangala is the gateway to the Bengaluru to Mangaluru highway, where NH75 turns west. Early departure keeps this stretch to about forty minutes. Elapsed time: about forty minutes.
Home of India's Oldest Stud Farm
A smooth four-lane run through farmland takes you to Kunigal, home of India's oldest stud farm, where horses have been bred since Tipu Sultan's time. The town also has a large lake that fills after the monsoon. Elapsed time: about one hour fifteen minutes.
Poor Man's Ooty and Home of the Hasanamba Temple
Channarayapatna is the gateway to Shravanabelagola, just 12 kilometres away, with its famous Gommateshwara statue. Highway restaurants here and on the Hassan bypass make this the natural breakfast halt. Hassan is often called the Poor Man's Ooty for its pleasant climate, and is home to the Hasanamba Temple, which opens only for a few days each year around Deepavali. Elapsed time: about three hours thirty minutes.
Dakshina Varanasi, the Hoysala Temple Town
The road narrows and turns greener as you approach the Malnad region. Belur, called Dakshina Varanasi, is the home of the twelfth-century Chennakeshava Temple, part of the Hoysala temples inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The carvings, including the famous Darpana Sundari, reward even a short stop. The Yagachi dam lies just outside town. Elapsed time: about four hours thirty minutes.
Birthplace of Coffee in India
About eight kilometres out of town, the road turns left at Kaimara and begins to climb through coffee and shola forest. A fork ahead leads left to Mullayanagiri and Seethalayanagiri and right towards the Datta Peetha shrine and Manikyadhara Falls. The road is narrow with sharp bends, so our drivers keep a steady pace and use the horn on blind corners. Your vehicle pass is checked on this road. Elapsed time: about six hours thirty minutes.
The most popular booking: friend groups and trekking clubs combining Mullayanagiri, the ridge walk to Baba Budangiri and Manikyadhara Falls. The tempo traveller handles the long drive, waits at the permitted points and brings everyone home together.
For Bangalore IT teams planning a coffee estate offsite with a morning in the hills. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and pickups from multiple offices. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages the arrangement with a corporate tempo traveller hire bangalore booking.
For families and devotees visiting the shrine and Manikyadhara Falls, often combined with Belur, Halebidu, Sringeri or Horanadu. The driver plans an easy pace, with elderly members able to rest while others explore.
The shola grasslands, the story of coffee and the Hoysala temples make this an excellent educational trip. Our tempo traveller for school trip bangalore package includes verified drivers, a first aid kit and strict headcounts. See our school transportation services page for more on student travel.
Our 12 and 13 seater tempo travellers start from Rs 22 per km, the most economical choice for a full group, while luxury 9 to 13 seater models offer high-back recliners and premium interiors. For a premium small-group option, our luxury urbania rental bangalore service offers the Force Urbania.
Our tempo traveller fleet covers every group size from 8 to 18, and because we run all classes of group vehicles from one Bangalore base, a change in headcount can usually be handled by moving to another size.
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, standard and luxury AC variants, the core vehicle for the Chikkamagaluru hills
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, for larger groups
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz buses
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, including 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 push-back seats, and the hill section is always driven in daylight.
Every quote is sent in writing before you book and lists each charge separately. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges, including any entry or slot booking fees for the hill range
• Interstate tax (not applicable on the Baba Budangiri route, which stays within Karnataka)
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• GST
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
Local jeep charges for the upper stretches and Jhari Falls are paid directly by the group. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; passengers who want cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a trip can start in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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For businesses, corporate travels bangalore provides corporate cab service bangalore, corporate car rental bangalore and corporate transport services. Our employee transportation services bangalore division runs employee cab service, office cab service bangalore and staff transportation services, including night shift cab service bangalore and employee pick up and drop service.
For schools and colleges, school transportation services covers school bus service bangalore, school van service bangalore and school bus rental bangalore, along with tempo traveller for school trip bangalore and college tour bus rental. Airport needs are handled by airport transfer bangalore, including bangalore airport cab, airport taxi bangalore and kempegowda airport taxi.
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Booking a tempo traveller 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.
• 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 if applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati (not required for Baba Budangiri)
• 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 issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown — all in writing
• 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 during the wedding season from November to February and New Year.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at your 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 to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore 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 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 Bangalore wedding 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 — luxury vehicles such as the 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 and force majeure events, such as 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, 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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Bangalore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
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The baba budangiri distance from bangalore is approximately 280 kilometres via Hassan, Belur and Chikkamagaluru, including the hill section beyond Kaimara. The drive takes 6 to 7 hours including a breakfast halt. Chikkamagaluru town, the base for the hills, is about 245 kilometres from Bangalore.
Yes. The Chikkamagaluru district administration has introduced an online pre-booking and slot-based entry system for vehicles visiting the Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri hill range, with a daily cap on vehicles. The rules can change and tourist access may be suspended during bad weather or religious events, so we check the current system and help plan the group's slot before the trip.
It depends on the current rules and the road. Some upper stretches of the range, especially the final road to Mullayanagiri, are narrow and not suitable for tempo travellers, and the authorities encourage visitors to park at designated points and use permitted local jeeps or trek. Our driver takes the group to the permitted point and waits there while the group completes the visit.
Our 12 and 13 seater AC tempo travellers start from Rs 22 per km, with other sizes and luxury variants priced higher. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance, while toll, parking and entry fees, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra. Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and local jeep charges are paid separately.
Baba Budangiri is named after the Sufi saint Baba Budan, who, according to tradition, brought the first coffee beans to India and planted them in these hills in the 17th century. The range's cave shrine is revered by both Hindus and Muslims, and the ridges offer some of the finest views in the Western Ghats, alongside Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka.
September to February is the best period, with green grasslands, cool weather and clear views. During the monsoon, heavy rain can trigger landslides and the authorities may close the hill roads to tourist vehicles. Summer is warmer but views can be hazy.
Visitors should dress modestly, remove footwear where required and follow the instructions of the shrine staff. The shrine is sacred to both Hindu and Muslim devotees, and its rituals are conducted under arrangements set by the authorities, so respectful behaviour is essential.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru and Baba Budangiri lies within Karnataka, so no interstate permit is required.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking, paid by UPI, bank transfer or card, with a receipt within 30 minutes. Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Between 48 and 72 hours the charge is 10 percent, between 24 and 48 hours 25 percent, between 12 and 24 hours 50 percent, and less than 12 hours 75 percent of the total fare. If the authorities close the hills due to force majeure, the advance is refunded in full.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; passengers should arrange their own travel insurance if needed. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is police-verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel dates, pickup location, group size and preferred tempo traveller. A written quote follows within 2 hours.
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