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Places to Visit in Badami
Badami Cave Temples
The four rock-cut Badami cave temples are the reason most travellers book a cab to this town in the first place. Carved directly into the red sandstone cliff between the sixth and eighth centuries, the caves house Hindu, Jain, and Vaishnava shrines with some of the finest early Chalukyan sculpture in India, including an eighteen-armed Nataraja and a striking Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta. Climbing between the four levels takes a couple of hours and rewards visitors with a sweeping view of Agastya Lake below. Visit early morning or late afternoon when the light on the sandstone turns a deep amber and the crowds thin out, making it easier to study the carvings in the pillared verandahs without rushing.
Badami Cave Temples
The four rock-cut Badami cave temples are the reason most travellers book a cab to this town in the first place. Carved directly into the red sandstone cliff between the sixth and eighth centuries, the caves house Hindu, Jain, and Vaishnava shrines with some of the finest early Chalukyan sculpture in India, including an eighteen-armed Nataraja and a striking Vishnu reclining on the serpent Ananta. Climbing between the four levels takes a couple of hours and rewards visitors with a sweeping view of Agastya Lake below. Visit early morning or late afternoon when the light on the sandstone turns a deep amber and the crowds thin out, making it easier to study the carvings in the pillared verandahs without rushing.
Agastya Lake
Sitting at the foot of the cave temples, Agastya Lake is a spring-fed water tank believed to have healing properties and is considered one of the sacred tanks associated with the sage Agastya. The stepped ghats around the lake are lined with shrines, and the reflection of the fort walls and temple spires on the still water is one of the most photographed sights in Badami. Locals still bathe here during festivals, and the walkway around the lake connects almost every major monument in town, so it works well as a central orientation point once your cab drops you at the entrance.
Bhutanatha Temple Complex
Two clusters of temples dedicated to Lord Shiva as Bhutanatha stand directly across the lake from the caves, and the eastern group is easily the most photographed monument in Badami thanks to its position against the cliff and the water. Built through the early Chalukyan and later Kalyani Chalukya periods, the complex mixes Dravidian and Nagara architectural elements in a way rarely seen together elsewhere in Karnataka. Reaching it involves a short walk around the lake, and the temple is at its best right after sunrise when boatmen ferry pilgrims across and the sandstone cliffs behind glow orange.
Badami Fort
Built originally by the Chalukyas and reinforced later by Tipu Sultan, Badami Fort climbs the northern hill above the town and is reached through a flight of rock-cut steps guarded by old watchtowers. Inside, the fort complex has a lower and upper Shivalaya, a granary, and cannon emplacements that once controlled the entire valley. Entry to the fort area is free, and the climb, though a little steep in places, takes under an hour. The summit gives an uninterrupted view of Agastya Lake, the cave temples, and the town rooftops, and is one of the better sunset points in the region.
Banashankari Temple
About five kilometres from the main town, Banashankari Temple is dedicated to the presiding deity of the Chalukya and Kalachuri dynasties and remains one of the most active pilgrimage sites in the Bagalkot district. The temple tank, surrounded by a covered stone corridor with over a hundred pillars, hosts the annual Banashankari Jatre, a temple fair that draws thousands of devotees every January and February. Even outside festival season, the temple's dark stone architecture and the quiet corridor around the tank make it a peaceful stop, and most Badami taxi itineraries include it as a short detour on the way in or out of town.
Pattadakal (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site roughly twenty two kilometres from Badami, Pattadakal was where Chalukyan kings were formally crowned, and its temple complex is often described as the meeting point of North and South Indian temple architecture. Ten major temples stand within a single walled enclosure, mixing Dravidian towers like the Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna temples with Nagara style shrines such as the Kashi Vishwanatha and Papanatha temples. Virupaksha, the largest of the group, was built to commemorate a Chalukyan victory over the Pallavas and later inspired the design of the Kailasanatha temple at Ellora, which makes this stop essential for anyone interested in the evolution of Indian temple design.
Aihole
Known as the cradle of Indian temple architecture, Aihole sits about thirty five kilometres from Badami and contains more than a hundred temples built between the sixth and twelfth centuries, ranging from simple flat roofed shrines to the more evolved Durga Temple with its curved apsidal end and surrounding gallery. Many of these structures functioned as architectural experiments, which is why the styles here vary so widely within a small area. The Ladkhan and Meguti temples are also worth the walk, and because the site is spread across the village, a full visit with a waiting cab typically takes two to three unhurried hours.
Mahakuta Temple Complex
Roughly fourteen kilometres from Badami, the Mahakuta temple complex is built around two natural spring fed tanks believed to be sacred to Lord Shiva, and the site was an important early Chalukyan religious centre even before Badami itself rose to prominence. Devotees still take a ritual dip in the tanks, and the surrounding cluster of small Shiva shrines, mixed with coconut and banana groves, gives the place a quieter, more rural feel than the more visited monuments in town. It pairs naturally with Pattadakal and Aihole on a full day sightseeing loop out of Badami.
Distance
510 km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 4500
Per person
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About the Bangalore - Badami route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Tumkur
70 Km
Chitradurga
200 Km
Hospet
315 Km
Gajendragad
400 Km
Badami
510 Km
Bangalore
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.
Tumkur
Gateway on NH48
The first significant halt on the Bangalore to Badami route, Tumkur sits about seventy kilometres from the city along the four-lane NH48 corridor and works well as an early tea and rest stop before the drive stretches out toward the Chitradurga plateau. Historically an important trade centre for coconut and areca nut, the town today is better known as an educational hub with several engineering colleges lining the highway. Drivers on this route typically treat Tumkur as a quick refuelling and washroom stop rather than a sightseeing halt, since the bulk of the four hundred and fifty plus kilometre journey still lies ahead, though travellers with extra time sometimes detour about fifteen kilometres off the highway to the hill temples of Devarayanadurga. Traffic through this stretch can get heavy near the bypass during morning hours, so cabs departing before sunrise usually clear Tumkur well within the first hour of the trip, keeping the rest of the day's schedule comfortable for sightseeing later in Badami.
Chitradurga
The Fort City of Karnataka
About three hours into the drive, Chitradurga is the most rewarding roadside break on the entire Bangalore to Badami route and is well worth a planned stop rather than a rushed one. The town's seven walled hill fort, built by local Nayaka chieftains and later strengthened by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, sprawls across a range of granite boulders and includes escape tunnels, ancient temples, and gunpowder storage chambers built up over generations. Even a forty five minute walk through the lower fort gates gives a sense of the scale, and the climb to the upper bastions rewards visitors with views across the Deccan plateau. Local eateries around the fort serve a proper Karnataka thali, making this the natural lunch stop for most cab itineraries heading toward Hospet and Badami. Because Chitradurga sits almost exactly at the midpoint of the journey, drivers often use it to switch shifts on longer round trips or simply rest before the next stretch of highway toward Hospet.
Hospet
Doorway to Hampi
Hospet marks the point where the Bangalore to Badami road trip brushes past one of India's most celebrated UNESCO sites, Hampi, which lies just thirteen kilometres further off the main route. Many travellers extend their cab booking by a day here to explore the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire, including the Virupaksha Temple and the iconic stone chariot at the Vittala Temple complex, before continuing north to Badami. Even without a Hampi detour, Hospet itself is a functional town with reliable highway dhabas, fuel stations, and hotels, making it a sensible overnight halt for travellers who prefer splitting the long drive across two days instead of covering it in one sitting. From Hospet, the road toward Badami turns quieter and narrower compared to the four-lane stretch from Bangalore, so drivers usually plan for slightly slower average speeds on this last major leg of the journey.
Gajendragad
Agricultural town
A smaller agricultural town in the Gadag district, Gajendragad is mainly a functional waypoint on the Hospet to Badami stretch, but it does have one notable landmark worth a brief stop, the hilltop Someshwara temple, an early example of transitional temple architecture built under Chalukyan influence. The town also sits close to the Kappatagudda hill range, a lesser known biodiversity zone with old shrines scattered across its slopes. Most cab drivers use Gajendragad purely as a fuel and rest stop before the final short run into Badami, since the roads narrow considerably in this stretch and pass through several small villages and farmland. Keeping some buffer time here is useful, particularly during the local harvest season when tractors and bullock carts share the highway with regular traffic.
Badami
Journey's End
The final stretch into Badami reveals the landscape that makes this town so distinctive, red sandstone cliffs rising sharply out of flat farmland with Agastya Lake tucked between them. Most cabs arrive in the late afternoon if the journey begins early from Bangalore, leaving enough daylight for a first look at the cave temples or a walk around the lake before checking into a hotel. Badami's compact size means almost every major monument, the caves, the fort, and the Bhutanatha temples, sits within walking distance of the main market, so once the cab drops you at your hotel, sightseeing on foot is easy for the rest of the stay. Drivers familiar with this route usually recommend keeping the following morning free for the day trip to Pattadakal and Aihole before starting the return journey.
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Cab Packages for Bangalore to Badami
Every traveller books this route for a different reason, which is why our Bangalore to Badami cab packages are built around the purpose of the trip rather than a single fixed plan.
Corporate Cab Package
Designed for site visits, client meetings, and business travel between Bangalore and North Karnataka, this package includes sedans and SUVs with GST-compliant invoicing, monthly billing options, and dedicated
dispatch support. It pairs well with our Corporate Travels service for companies that need recurring outstation bookings.
Family Travel Package
Built for multi-generational trips, this package favours spacious SUVs and tempo travellers with extra luggage room, frequent halt planning, and child-seat availability on request, so the nine to ten hour drive stays comfortable for both toddlers and grandparents.
Budget Cab Package
For solo travellers, students, and backpackers, the budget package uses hatchbacks and compact sedans on a straightforward per-kilometre fare with no hidden charges, making it the most economical way to book a cab from Bangalore to Badami.
Group and Tempo Traveller Package
For groups of eight or more, our 12 and 17 seater Tempo Traveller fleet is the practical choice, keeping the whole group together for sightseeing stops at Chitradurga, Pattadakal, and Aihole instead of splitting across multiple cars.
Luxury and Premium Package
Travellers who prefer a more premium ride can opt for our Luxury Urbania, Toyota Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross fleet, which combines the comfort of a private cabin layout with the practicality of a larger vehicle for a long highway drive.
Wedding and Event Package
For destination weddings, engagements, or family functions near Badami and the surrounding heritage towns, our Wedding Car and Bus Rental service covers everything from decorated sedans to full guest transport in coordinated buses.
Our Travel Services
Beyond the Bangalore to Badami route, Tejas Travels runs a full range of transport services out of both Bangalore and Mysore, so the same reliability extends to every kind of trip you plan next.
Cab Rental: Sedans, SUVs, and hatchbacks for local, outstation, and airport travel.
Tempo Traveller Rental: 12 to 17 seater vehicles for group outings and family trips.
Bus Rental: Non-AC and AC buses for large groups, tours, and corporate events.
Mini Bus Rental: Mid-sized buses that fit comfortably between a tempo traveller and a full-size coach.
Luxury Urbania Rental: Premium Force Urbania vehicles for a more upscale group travel experience.
Luxury Volvo Bus Rental: Air-conditioned Volvo coaches for long-distance and large-group journeys.
Corporate Travels: Recurring business transport with invoicing and dedicated account support.
Airport Transfer: Reliable pickup and drop services timed to flight schedules.
Employee Transport Service: Daily staff commute solutions for offices and industrial campuses.
School Commute Service: Managed transportation for schools with trained drivers and route tracking.
Outstation Vehicle Booking: One way and round trip outstation cabs across Karnataka and neighbouring states.
Wedding Car and Bus Rental: Decorated cars and guest transport buses for weddings and events.
We also design custom Tour Packages covering Badami, Hampi, Pattadakal, and Aihole together, with both Bangalore and Mysore pickup points available on request.
How to Book a Car for Rent in Bangalore — Step-by-Step
Booking a Car for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps:
STEP1 | Contact Tejas Travels Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup location (area or landmark — Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, hotel name, tech park), destination or full itinerary, number of passengers, and preferred vehicle. For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number — the driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically. For luxury vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire. |
STEP2 | Receive Your Written Quote Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email. The quote clearly itemizes every charge: vehicle hire rate (Rs/km or flat package), driver allowance (Rs 400-1,000/day depending on vehicle class), applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit if applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati). No verbal-only prices — everything 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. |
STEP3 | Confirm Your Booking & Pay Advance Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone. A 15-20% advance payment confirms the booking. Payment: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS/RTGS bank transfer, or credit/debit card via payment link. Advance receipt within 30 minutes. Confirmation includes: driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing. For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand (wedding season November-February, New Year). |
STEP4 | Your Driver Arrives Early 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, sanitized, 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, balance payment is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional km or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate. |
Quick Booking for Hire: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination, and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Payment Methods — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
Method | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UPI | Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay | Fastest method. Instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits. |
Bank Transfer | NEFT, IMPS, RTGS | For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS instant; NEFT up to 2 hours. |
Credit / Debit Card | Visa, Mastercard, RuPay | Via payment link to 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 at time of travel | Accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued. |
Corporate Credit | Registered corporate accounts | 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients. Monthly consolidated invoicing available. |
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 Bangalore wedding season demand.
Cancellation Policy — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire
- Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
- Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
- Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
- Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
Refund Policy — Car Hire for Rent in Bangalore
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund by Payment Method
- UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
- Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
- Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
- Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Badami Cab
Fares depend on the cab type, trip type, and season, but a one-way sedan booking typically
starts around Rs 9,999 while a round trip works out cheaper per kilometre. Toll charges, driver allowance, and parking are usually shown separately in the fare breakup, so it helps to ask for an itemized quote at the time of Badami cab booking.
The road distance is approximately 455 kilometres via the Hospet route or around 510 kilometres via the Hubli route, and both are commonly used depending on whether you want to combine the trip with a Hampi stopover.
The drive takes roughly 9 to 10 hours of actual driving time, though most travellers plan for a full day once meal breaks and sightseeing halts at Chitradurga or Hospet are included.
Sedans, SUVs, tempo travellers, mini buses, and Volvo coaches are all available, so the choice usually comes down to group size and comfort preference rather than route feasibility.
Yes, one way cab Bangalore to Badami bookings are available and are a common choice
for travellers who plan to fly back or continue onward from a nearby town instead of returning the same way.
Base fare typically covers the vehicle and driver for the agreed kilometres, while toll
charges, state permit fees, and parking are usually billed at actuals unless the package explicitly states an all-inclusive fare, so it is worth confirming this at the time of booking.
The Hospet route stays on well-lit national highway for most of the distance, and our drivers are trained for long overnight drives with mandatory rest breaks, though for families we generally recommend a daytime departure so the last stretch into Badami is covered in daylight.
A small advance of around 15 percent of the total fare is typically collected at the time of booking to secure the vehicle and driver allocation, with the remaining balance payable at
the end of the trip either in cash directly to the driver or online via a payment link.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire
- Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
- Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
- Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
- Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund by Payment Method
- UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
- Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
- Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
- Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Yes, this is one of the most requested customisations on this route, and our team can build a combined Bangalore to Badami tour package that adds a day at Hampi on the way and a half day covering Pattadakal and Aihole once you reach Badami.