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Bandipur National Park Safari
The main reason most travellers book a Bangalore to Bandipur cab in the first place, this Project Tiger reserve was established in 1974 and today holds one of India's healthiest tiger and elephant populations across its dry deciduous and scrub forest. Safaris run in fixed morning and afternoon slots using open jeeps, forest department buses, or canters, and sightings regularly include elephants, gaur, spotted deer, and occasionally tigers, leopards, or the elusive dhole. The reserve is divided into distinct safari zones, including Mysore, Kalkere, Moyar, and Gopalaswamy Betta, each with a slightly different terrain and sighting profile, and permits are best booked in advance through the official forest department portal, particularly during the October to May peak season.
Bandipur National Park Safari
The main reason most travellers book a Bangalore to Bandipur cab in the first place, this Project Tiger reserve was established in 1974 and today holds one of India's healthiest tiger and elephant populations across its dry deciduous and scrub forest. Safaris run in fixed morning and afternoon slots using open jeeps, forest department buses, or canters, and sightings regularly include elephants, gaur, spotted deer, and occasionally tigers, leopards, or the elusive dhole. The reserve is divided into distinct safari zones, including Mysore, Kalkere, Moyar, and Gopalaswamy Betta, each with a slightly different terrain and sighting profile, and permits are best booked in advance through the official forest department portal, particularly during the October to May peak season.
Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta
At 1450 metres, Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is the highest peak inside Bandipur and takes its name from the near-permanent mist, called himavad in Kannada, that blankets the hill through much of the year. A small ancient temple dedicated to Venugopalaswamy sits at the summit and draws a steady stream of pilgrims alongside nature lovers, with panoramic views over the Nilgiri foothills on clearer days. Visitor timings are restricted to between 8:30 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon to limit disturbance to wildlife, and venturing beyond the temple premises is prohibited under the Wildlife Protection Act, so this is best treated as a focused half day visit rather than an extended trek.
Moyar River and Gorge Viewpoint
Forming the natural boundary between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the Moyar River cuts a dramatic gorge through the forest and is one of the most photographed viewpoints on this route, with the river visible winding through deep forested valleys far below. Elephants are frequently spotted grazing along the valley floor from this vantage point, and the relative distance from the main safari roads keeps this spot quieter than the more crowded viewing zones inside the park. The Moyar safari zone built around this river is also known for tiger and leopard sightings, making it one of the more sought after zones for serious wildlife photographers.
Nugu River
Running through the heart of the reserve, the Nugu River is one of Bandipur's key water sources and a reliable spot to watch animals coming down to drink, particularly during the drier months when water becomes scarce elsewhere in the forest. The Nugu safari zone, one of the lesser visited sections of the park, offers a quieter alternative to the busier Mysore zone, and the riverbank itself provides a scenic backdrop for photography even outside a formal safari, when viewed from designated forest department vantage points.
Mudumalai National Park
Just across the state border in Tamil Nadu, roughly 20 kilometres from Bandipur, Mudumalai National Park forms a single contiguous forest ecosystem with Bandipur and shares much of the same wildlife, including elephants, tigers, gaur, and a healthy population of dholes. Many travellers extend their Bandipur trip with a half day safari here for a different terrain profile and a fresh set of safari zones, though this requires a separate entry permit and safari booking managed by the Tamil Nadu forest department rather than Karnataka's system.
Bandipur Interpretation Centre
Located near the main safari booking counter, the Bandipur Interpretation Centre is a useful first stop for anyone unfamiliar with the reserve's ecology, with information boards covering the park's flora, fauna, and conservation history, along with practical safety guidelines for the safari itself. The centre also houses a small souvenir shop and functions as the starting point for booking safari tickets, making it a natural first halt after arriving in Bandipur, particularly for first-time visitors who want context before heading into the forest.
Sonapura Katte Lake
A quieter, less commercialised spot tucked away from the main safari roads, Sonapura Katte Lake offers calm water framed by hills and greenery, making it a pleasant stop for travellers who want a break from wildlife spotting in favour of simple scenery. The lake does not draw the same crowds as the park's more famous viewpoints, which makes it a good option for a peaceful morning or evening visit, particularly for photographers looking for reflections and soft light away from vehicle traffic.
Distance
220 km
One way
Time
5 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 11500
Plus GST
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹7,329 ₹8,769
+ ₹1229 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹7,429 ₹8,869
+ ₹1229 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹7,429 ₹8,869
+ ₹1229 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹7,429 ₹8,869
+ ₹1229 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹7,429 ₹8,869
+ ₹1229 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹7,856 ₹9,386
+ ₹1306 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹7,856 ₹9,386
+ ₹1306 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹7,856 ₹9,386
+ ₹1306 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹8,382 ₹10,003
+ ₹1383 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹8,382 ₹10,003
+ ₹1383 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹8,620
+ ₹1426 (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.
Toy Town of Karnataka
The Bangalore to Bandipur drive begins on the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway, first passing the granite hills of Ramanagara, made famous by the 1975 film Sholay, before reaching Channapatna, the town celebrated across Karnataka for its lacquered wooden toys and a craft tradition recognised with a Geographical Indication tag. Dozens of roadside shops sell handcrafted spinning tops, dolls, and decorative pieces turned on a lathe and coloured with natural lacquer, and a short stop of fifteen to twenty minutes here is a near-universal ritual on this highway. Beyond the toys, the town has a handful of temples and an old mosque worth a quick look if time allows, though most travellers with a long day of driving ahead keep this halt brief before continuing toward Maddur, Mandya, and Mysore.
Cultural Capital
Mysore marks roughly two-thirds of the total distance and is the natural place for a longer break, whether that means lunch at one of the city's well known restaurants or a short detour to Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills for travellers splitting the trip across two days. From here, the character of the drive shifts, since the wide expressway gives way to a state highway heading toward Nanjangud and eventually Gundlupet. Many Bandipur bound travellers who want to combine the safari with some sightseeing choose to overnight in Mysore, covering the city's attractions the evening before continuing on to the reserve the next morning in time for the first safari slot.
Temple Town on the Kapila
Known locally as Dakshina Kashi for its prominent Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud sits on the banks of the Kapila River and is one of the more significant pilgrimage towns along this corridor. The temple's tall gopura and riverside setting make it worth a brief stop if the schedule allows, though most Bandipur bound travellers pass through fairly quickly given the safari timings waiting ahead. Past Nanjangud, roadside stalls selling local snacks become more frequent, and the highway begins its gradual narrowing as the drive moves further from Mysore's urban sprawl into the drier scrub country that leads toward Gundlupet.
Gateway to the Reserve
Gundlupet is the last significant town before the highway enters Bandipur's forest boundary, and it serves as a practical checkpoint for fuel, snacks, and a final network signal check before the road pushes into the reserve itself. The town also marks the point where NH766 begins its stretch through core tiger habitat, which is why the strict nighttime driving ban between 9 PM and 6 AM starts being enforced from around this point onward. Drivers experienced with this route treat Gundlupet as the moment the trip shifts from open highway driving into the more attentive, speed-restricted pace required once the road enters protected forest.
Journey's End
The final stretch into Bandipur passes directly through the reserve's dry deciduous forest, with speed limits strictly enforced and wildlife crossing signs a regular sight along the highway itself. Most cabs that leave Bangalore by five or six in the morning reach the park gate and nearby resorts by late morning, leaving enough time to check in and join an afternoon safari slot on the same day. Because the highway itself cuts through the reserve, sightings of deer, langurs, or even elephants crossing the road are not uncommon even before a formal safari begins, giving arriving travellers an early taste of what the safari has in store.
Tempo Traveller Packages for the Bandipur Route
Every package below is quoted in writing before you pay anything. Choose by group profile rather than by price alone, because the difference between a Budget and a Luxury booking on a 430 kilometre round trip is smaller than most people assume.
Corporate Package
Built for team offsites, engineering department outings and client visits from Bangalore tech parks. Includes GST compliant invoicing, Proforma Invoice for PO based approval, a named coordinator for the trip, and drivers briefed on corporate conduct. Pickups can be staggered across Whitefield, Manyata, Electronic City and Bellandur on the way out of the city. For groups above 18 we deploy a minibus or a bus instead, and for very large offsites we run multiple vehicles in convoy under a single billing account through corporate travels bangalore.
Family Package
For joint family weekends and multi generational groups where the age range runs from four to eighty. Push back seats, a slower schedule with more halts, extra luggage allowance for prams and coolers, and drivers who understand that a family of fourteen does not move like a corporate team. We build in the Channapatna toy stop and the Srirangapatna temples on the way out, and keep Gopalaswamy Betta for the fresh morning of day two rather than the tired evening of day one.
Budget Package
The most cost efficient way to run a bangalore to bandipur one day trip. Standard AC 9 to 14 seater tempo traveller, 5:00 am departure to catch the morning safari, direct run via the Mysore bypass both ways, and back in Bangalore by around 9:00 pm. Per head this typically works out to less than a shared tour operator seat once a group of twelve or more splits the fare, and you keep full control of the itinerary.
Luxury Package
Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore variants with maharaja push back seating, individual AC vents and reading lights, extra legroom configurations that reduce the seat count in favour of comfort, and senior drivers assigned to the route. Groups who want more than a tempo traveller can move up to a Force Urbania for 13 to 17 passengers, or a Volvo luxury bus for larger parties. Wildlife photography groups usually take this tier for the luggage room alone.
Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore
Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground fleet from both Bangalore and Mysore. Whatever the group size, there is a vehicle that fits it, and every service listed here is available on the Bandipur route.
Cab Service
Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers. Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and the premium range up to Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Rolls Royce Ghost. See our car rental bangalore fleet, or the specific Innova Hycross rent bangalore page for the 6 and 7 seater option most families pick for Bandipur.
Tempo Traveller Service
8 to 18 seater tempo travellers in standard and push back configurations, the workhorse of group outstation travel. Full details of the fleet, seating layouts and inclusions are on the tempo traveller rent bangalore page, which also covers airport runs, wedding shuttles and multi day tours with the same tt vehicle options described here.
Bus Service
27 to 50 seater coaches for school excursions, weddings, conferences and pilgrimage groups, including Volvo and Benz variants. Our bus rental in bangalore service covers local, outstation and contract hire. Please note we do not operate sleeper buses.
Minibus Service
12 to 24 seater minibuses fill the gap between a tempo traveller and a full coach, ideal for groups of twenty on the Bandipur route. Book through mini bus rental in bangalore for both local Bangalore transfers and outstation trips.
Luxury Force Urbania
The 13 to 17 seater Urbania is the premium alternative to a tempo traveller, with a higher roof, better ride quality and a more refined cabin. See force urbania rent bangalore for configurations and rates.
Luxury Volvo Bus
Multi axle Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups who want coach comfort on long hauls. Our volvo bus rental bangalore fleet covers corporate conferences, wedding parties and institutional travel.
Corporate Travels
Contract vehicles, monthly billing, GST invoicing and account managed service for Bangalore companies. Explore corporate travels bangalore for offsites, client movement and executive transport.
Airport Transfer
Kempegowda International Airport pickups and drops around the clock, with flight tracking so a delayed landing does not cost you the vehicle. Book airport transfer bangalore for individual executives or for full group arrivals ahead of a Bandipur departure.
Employee Transport
Night shift cab service, tech park shuttles and full ETS operations for Bangalore IT and BPO companies. Our employee transportation services bangalore division handles routing, driver verification and pick up and drop schedules across the city.
School Commute
School bus service, excursion vehicles and daily student routes with verified drivers and attendants. See student transportation management for regular commute contracts and for school picnic and college trip bookings to Bandipur and Mysore.
Outstation Travel
Every major destination within reach of Bangalore, from a single day Mysore run to a ten day South India circuit. Our outstation vehicle booking page covers outstation cabs bangalore across the full fleet from hatchback to coach.
Wedding Cab and Bus
Decorated cars for the couple, guest shuttles between venue and hotel, and coaches for baraat movement. Book through wedding car rental bangalore, including the luxury range for the main vehicle.
Tour Packages
Ready made and custom itineraries across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, built around your dates and your group size. Bandipur combines particularly well with Mysore, Kabini, Ooty, Wayanad and Coorg into three to five day circuits on a single vehicle.
Billing Details, Inclusions and Exclusions
Everything below is stated in your written quote before you pay. There are no verbal prices and no charges introduced at trip end that were not disclosed at booking.
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Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
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Book Your Bangalore to Bandipur Tempo Traveller
Send your travel date, group size and pickup area on WhatsApp to +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, and you will have an itemised written quote within 2 hours. Twenty percent advance confirms the vehicle. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from both Bangalore and Mysore.
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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 !!!
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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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The distance is 215 to 220 kilometres depending on your pickup point in Bangalore, taken via NH-275 through Mysore and then NH-766 through Nanjangud and Gundlupet. A tempo traveller covers it in 5 to 5 hours 30 minutes with one halt. Add around 45 minutes on Saturday mornings when Mysore Road is busy. To make the 6:00 am safari slot, most groups leave Bangalore between 12:30 am and 1:00 am and reach by dawn, or travel the previous evening and stay overnight near the reserve.
Rates start at around Rs 11500. A one day round trip is billed garage to garage, which typically works out to 450 to 480 kilometres. The exact figure depends on your date, vehicle variant and itinerary, so send your details on WhatsApp and you will have an itemised written quote within 2 hours. Split across a group of twelve or more, the per head cost is usually lower than individual bus tickets.
We operate 8 to 20 seaters. For 8 to 10 passengers the 9 or 10 seater is right, for 11 to 14 the 14 seater, and for 15 to 17 the 17 seater. As a rule, book one seat more than your headcount on a wildlife trip, because camera bags, tripods and coolers take real space. Above 18 passengers a 12 to 24 seater minibus is the better fit, and above 24 a 27 to 50 seater bus. For 13 to 17 passengers who want a more premium cabin, the Force Urbania is worth considering.
Yes. Vehicle movement on the NH-766 stretch through the reserve, between Gundlupet and Sultan Bathery towards Wayanad and on the Gundlupet to Ooty road, is prohibited between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am to protect wildlife. This does not stop you reaching the Bandipur safari reception centre and the resorts on the Karnataka side, but it does mean that any onward travel to Ooty or Wayanad, and any late departure through the forest, has to be planned for daylight hours. Our drivers plan around this automatically, and it is one reason a written itinerary matters on this route.
Safari tickets are issued by the Karnataka Forest Department at the reception centre counters or through their official online system, and they are paid for directly by passengers. They are not part of your vehicle fare. Your driver will get you to the counter in good time for your chosen slot and will advise which slot gives the best sighting odds. Park entry fees and the Gopalaswamy Betta shuttle charge work the same way. Private vehicles, including our tempo traveller, cannot enter the safari tourism zone.
The quoted fare includes the base fare, fuel charges and the driver allowance. Charged separately are toll and parking, interstate tax and permits where applicable, driver bata beyond 9:45 pm, and GST. The final rental is calculated on the total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Every one of these items appears in your written quote before you pay, so there are no end of trip surprises.
Twenty percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking and hold the specific vehicle for your date. The balance is settled at the end of the trip after the advance is deducted. Advance payment can be made by UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS or card through a payment link, and the receipt is issued within 30 minutes. For peak dates such as long weekends, Dasara and New Year, book as early as you can, since the larger tempo travellers go first.
Cancellation 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 a 10 percent charge applies, between 24 and 48 hours 25 percent, between 12 and 24 hours 50 percent, and under 12 hours 75 percent. A no show where the vehicle has been deployed is charged in full. If we cancel for a breakdown or force majeure, you get a full refund within 2 working days or a substitute vehicle. Refunds go back to the original payment instrument.
Yes, and it is one of the most common requests on this route. Ooty is around 80 kilometres away through the Masinagudi ghat, Wayanad is roughly 60 kilometres west through Muthanga, and Kabini is 60 to 80 kilometres north. Tell us at the enquiry stage so the interstate permit for Tamil Nadu or Kerala is arranged in advance and priced into your quote. Note that the ghat road to Ooty with its 36 hairpin bends is not suited to every vehicle size, so we will recommend the appropriate variant for your group.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, and we recommend that groups arrange their own travel cover, particularly for school and corporate trips. We also do not operate sleeper bus service. For overnight comfort on longer circuits our push back tempo travellers, Force Urbania and Volvo seater coaches are the options, and on the Bandipur route in particular the night traffic restriction makes an overnight halt near the reserve the more sensible plan anyway.
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