Bangalore to Badami Tempo Traveller - Group Travel to the Chalukyan Heartland
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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
₹ 24000
Plus GST
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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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Tempo Traveller Packages for the Bangalore to Badami Route
Four package structures, all covering the same 455 kilometre route, differing in vehicle class, schedule and billing format.
Corporate Package
Built for offsites, team outings and MICE groups from Manyata, Whitefield, Electronic City and Bagmane tech parks. GST invoice against your PO, Proforma Invoice at quote stage, 30-day credit terms for registered accounts, and consolidated monthly billing. Vehicles are Executive-class 17 or 20 seaters with charging points at every row, and the driver reports to your designated coordinator. For requirements beyond a single trip, our corporate travels division handles annual contracts for the same fleet.
Family Package
For multi-generational groups of ten to eighteen doing the Badami-Banashankari-Mahakuta circuit. Flexible halt timing so elderly members are not rushed, a wide-door 14 seater with lower step height, extra luggage space, and an itinerary built around temple timings rather than a fixed clock. Most families take the three-day format, and this is the most-booked bangalore to badami tempo traveller package we run.
Budget Package
For student groups, photography clubs and heritage societies where per-head cost decides the trip. Standard AC 12 or 17 seater, efficient two-day format, value-for-money meal halts. Filling the vehicle is what makes this work: a fully occupied 17 seater brings the per-person round-trip cost below a train ticket plus local transport.
Luxury Package
Maharaja-configuration tempo traveller with recliner seats, reading lights, LED entertainment, curtains, cooler box and a partitioned rear lounge. Suited to senior travellers, wedding guest groups and clients who want the nine-hour drive to feel like part of the holiday. To go a step further, the Force Urbania with its higher roof and premium cabin is the natural upgrade on this route.
Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore
Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet out of both Bengaluru and Mysuru. Every service listed here is available on the Badami corridor and on every other outstation route we cover.
For smaller parties, our premium car rentals in Bangalore cover sedans, SUVs and luxury cars for four to six passengers, and the Innova Hycross is our most requested seven seater for family outstation trips. For groups of nine to twenty-six, the tempo traveller rent Bangalore fleet is the core of what we do, with the Force Urbania rent Bangalore range covering luxury van requirements.
Larger groups move to our mini bus in Bangalore fleet for 21 to 35 passengers, or to full-size bus rental in Bangalore for 35 to 55. For premium long-distance group travel we operate a dedicated Volvo luxury bus fleet with pushback seating and onboard entertainment.
Beyond leisure travel, we run corporate travels Bangalore contracts for IT and manufacturing clients, airport transfer Bangalore services with live flight tracking for Kempegowda airport taxi pickups, structured employee transportation services Bangalore with night shift cab service and tech park routes, and safe school transportation services covering daily school bus service, excursions and college trip bus rental.
Our outstation cabs Bangalore division handles every long-distance vehicle booking including this Badami route, and our wedding car rental Bangalore service supplies decorated cars and guest-transport buses for marriage functions across Karnataka. Tour packages for Badami, Hampi, Coorg, Ooty and the wider South India circuit are available on request from both our Bengaluru and Mysuru operating bases.
Billing Details — What Is Included and What Is Extra
Twenty per cent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking. Everything below is stated in writing on your quote before you pay anything.
Included in the Quoted Fare
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
Excluded from the Quoted Fare
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax and permit charges, where applicable
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 pm
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours, garage to garage
• GST
Please also note that passenger insurance is not covered by Tejas Tours and Travels. Travellers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance where required.
How to Book a Tempo Traveller for Hire in Bangalore — Step by Step
Booking a tempo traveller 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, 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, also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire.
Step 2 — 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 per km or flat package), driver allowance, 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 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.
Step 3 — Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 per cent 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.
• Confirmation includes driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing.
• For peak dates such as the Banashankari Jatre, Dasara and New Year, book early. Fleet availability on the Badami corridor tightens well ahead of these windows.
Step 4 — 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 traffic navigation.
• At trip end, 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.
Payment Methods — Tempo Traveller Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both the advance booking and the final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay. Fastest method with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS or RTGS. Used by corporate clients and for advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit or debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via a payment link sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for both advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, through a payment link on WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate accounts, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
For premium and luxury vehicles, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and wedding season demand.
Cancellation Policy — Tempo Traveller Hire in Bangalore
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 per cent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 per cent of the total trip fare is charged. Advance refunded less the 10 per cent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 per cent of the total trip fare is charged. Advance refunded less the 25 per cent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 per cent of the total trip fare is charged. Advance refunded less the 50 per cent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure — 75 per cent of the total trip fare is charged. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, vehicle deployed and client absent — 100 per cent of the total trip fare is payable. No refund.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No charge. 100 per cent refunded within 2 working days, or a substitute vehicle is offered.
Special Cancellation Conditions
• 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 vehicles — Minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to limited Bangalore fleet availability and wedding season demand.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali, Dasara, the Banashankari Jatre 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: 100 per cent 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 within 2 hours. Refund to the original payment method within the stated timelines.
Refund Policy — Tempo Traveller 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 paid, returned within 5 to 7 working days to the original payment instrument.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure — Advance minus the 10 per cent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 25 per cent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 per cent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels — 100 per cent 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 — Full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — Full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
Refund Timelines by Payment Method
• UPI — Refunded to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card — Refunded to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer — Refunded to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. Account details are re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — Refunded 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.
Book Your Bangalore to Badami Tempo Traveller
Tell us your travel date, group size and pickup area, and we will send a written, itemized quote within two hours. Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, seven days a week, from both our Bengaluru and Mysuru bases.
What Our Customers Say About Our Tempo Traveller Services in Bangalore
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!
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12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Badami Tempo Traveller
The road distance is 455 kilometres via Hosapete on NH48 and NH50. The alternative route via Hubballi is 510 kilometres. In a tempo traveller, allow 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours 30 minutes including two comfort halts and a meal stop. Leaving Bengaluru before 6 am makes a genuine difference to arrival time.
A 12 seater AC tempo traveller starts at Rs 24,000 for a two-day return itinerary, a 17 seater from Rs 26,500 and a 26 seater from Rs 34,000. Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from garage to garage. Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp and you will have an itemized written quote within two hours.
The quoted fare includes the base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 pm and GST are charged separately. The final rental is based on total kilometres and hours calculated garage to garage. Passenger insurance is not covered by Tejas Tours and Travels.
Twenty per cent of the total fare is payable in advance. The advance can be paid by UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS or card via payment link, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes. The balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance.
Yes, but it makes for a long day. With your own vehicle and a 7 am start from Badami, Pattadakal at 22 kilometres and Aihole at 35 kilometres are both comfortably reachable, and Mahakuta fits on the way back. Most groups split it across two days so the cave temples are not rushed.
Three days works best. Day one is the drive with a Chitradurga halt and the cave temples in the afternoon. Day two covers Pattadakal, Aihole and Mahakuta. Day three is the return with time for Chitradurga Fort or a Hampi detour. Two days is possible but leaves little room.
We operate 12, 14, 17, and 18 seater tempo travellers, in Standard AC, Executive and Maharaja luxury configurations. For groups above 26, we move you to our mini bus or full-size bus fleet. All vehicles carry valid all-India permits, GPS and first-aid kits.
Yes. The first 260 kilometres on NH48 are excellent four-lane highway. The stretch beyond Chitradurga is good two-lane and four-lane state highway with light traffic. There are no ghat sections on this route, which makes it noticeably easier than Coorg or Ooty for elderly passengers and large groups.
October to March. The sandstone gets uncomfortably hot from April to June, and the caves are best explored in cool weather. The Banashankari Jatre in January or February is spectacular but crowded, so book your vehicle several weeks ahead if you are travelling then.
Cancellation more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Charges then step up: 10 per cent at 48 to 72 hours, 25 per cent at 24 to 48 hours, 50 per cent at 12 to 24 hours and 75 per cent under 12 hours. If Tejas Travels cancels for any operational reason, you get a full refund within 2 working days or a substitute vehicle.