Bangalore to BR Hills Tempo Traveller - Group Travel to Biligiriranga and the BRT Tiger Reserve

Tempo Traveller Packages for the Bangalore to BR Hills Route

Four package structures covering the same 180 kilometre route, differing in vehicle class, schedule and billing format.

Corporate Package

BR Hills has become a favoured offsite destination precisely because it is close, quiet and has genuine substance — the reserve, the temple and the Soliga community work give a team outing more to talk about than a resort pool. GST invoice against your PO, Proforma Invoice at quote stage, 30-day credit terms for registered accounts, and consolidated monthly billing. Executive-class 17 or 20 seater units with charging points at every row, and a driver who reports to your designated coordinator. For headcounts above 26 we plan a convoy with staggered ghat timings rather than sending everything up at once. For requirements beyond a single trip, our corporate travels division handles annual contracts on the same fleet.

Family and Temple Group Package

For extended families and darshan groups of ten to eighteen coming for the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy temple. Wide-door 14 seater with lower step height, flexible halt timing so elderly members are not rushed on the ghat or the temple steps, and an itinerary built around darshan timings rather than a fixed clock. Drop-and-collect at the temple parking area. This is the most-booked bangalore to br hills tempo traveller package we run, and it peaks sharply around the April car festival.

Budget Package

For trekking clubs, photography groups, college batches and birding societies where the per-head number decides whether the trip happens. Standard AC 12 or 17 seater, efficient two-night format, value-for-money meal halts at Kanakapura and Halaguru. Filling the vehicle is what makes this work: a fully occupied 17 seater brings the per-person round-trip transport cost down to a fraction of the stay, with the vehicle standing by between safari sessions.

Luxury Package

Maharaja-configuration tempo traveller with recliner seats, reading lights, LED entertainment, curtains and a cooler box. Guests booked into the premium eco-lodges on the hill generally want the transfer to match the stay, and a 6 am departure is more pleasant in a recliner. Note that on the ghat we recommend the 14 or 17 seater luxury variant over the largest configurations. To go a step further, the Force Urbania with its higher roof and premium cabin is the natural upgrade.

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 BR Hills corridor and on every other route we cover. Our Mysuru base is 87 kilometres from BR Hills, which means short-notice vehicle support on this route is straightforward — useful on a hill where assistance is otherwise a long way off.

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 hill 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, though on the Yelandur ghat we will always advise honestly on what the road suits. 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 covering night shift cab service and tech park routes, and safe school transportation services for excursions and college tour bus rental, including nature-education trips to BRT and Bandipur.

Our outstation cabs Bangalore division handles every long-distance vehicle booking including this BR Hills route, and our wedding car rental Bangalore service supplies decorated cars and guest-transport buses for functions across Karnataka. Tour packages for BR Hills, MM Hills, Bandipur, Mysore 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

Safari fees, forest entry charges and resort tariffs are booked and paid directly by you and do not form part of the vehicle quote. 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 BR Hills, share your stay location on the hill and any confirmed safari session timings, since the ghat and the forest gate hours mean the schedule has to be built backwards from them.

•      Tell us if you plan to add Shivanasamudra Falls, Talakad, MM Hills or Chamarajanagar, since each changes the day plan and the kilometres.

•      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, 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. BR Hills is entirely within Karnataka, so no interstate permit applies on this route.

•      Safari and forest entry fees are not included in the vehicle quote and are paid directly to the Forest Department or your resort.

•      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. On this route we will also tell you which size the ghat suits best.

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.

•      Demand peaks around the April car festival at the temple, the February to April wildlife season, long weekends and the year-end holidays. Accommodation on the hill is limited, so confirm the stay before you lock the vehicle date.

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, completes the forest checkpost formalities on the ghat, drops the group at the temple and safari points, and plans the climb and descent in daylight.

•      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. Note that ATMs and card acceptance are limited on the hill, so carry cash from Kollegal.

•      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 — The April car festival at the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy temple, the February to April wildlife season, long weekends and the year-end holidays require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.

•      Safari and resort cancellations — Forest Department and resort cancellation terms are separate from ours and outside our control. Cancelling a safari does not automatically cancel your vehicle booking; tell us directly.

•      Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, forest or fire-season closures on the ghat, landslides, road closures and traffic restrictions: 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 BR Hills Tempo Traveller

Tell us your travel date, group size, pickup area, stay location and any confirmed safari timings, and we will send a written, itemized quote within two hours with a departure plan that gets you up the ghat in good light. Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, seven days a week, from both our Bengaluru and Mysuru bases.