Bangalore to Bylakuppe Golden Temple Force Urbania for 8 to 16 People
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Namdroling Golden Temple
Allow 1.5 hours here. Main hall with three tall gilded statues, and the Urbania waits.
Cauvery Nisargadhama
Our Urbania groups enjoy it. Allow about 1.5 hours. 3 km from Kushalnagar. River island park with a hanging bridge.
Dubare Elephant Camp
Our Urbania groups enjoy it. Allow about 2 hours. Elephant bath on the Kaveri.
Harangi Dam
Allow 45 minutes here. Full after the monsoon. Dam and reservoir near Kushalnagar, and the Urbania waits.
Raja's Seat, Madikeri
Good for elders: valley view garden in Madikeri. Allow 45 minutes.
Distance
220 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 4.5 hr
Via Maddur, Srirangapatna, Hunsur and Periyapatna
Starting from
₹ 24000
2 days, 600 km, any size
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹25,144 ₹30,300
+ ₹4400 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
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220 km
Office or home pickup
Pickup is at 5:30 am from home or office, at the gate, because the Urbania is too tall for most basements. West Bangalore groups can reach Mysore Road quickly on the MAR corridor. The drive is about 220 km, four and a half hours with halts, so elders should keep a shawl for the cool morning and their medicines in a small seat bag. Soft shoes that come off easily help at the monastery. Breakfast is at Channapatna, about an hour out.
Toy town
In Channapatna, 60 km out, the Urbania leaves the expressway and parks at a hotel door, so elders take only a few steps to breakfast. The Kengal Anjaneya temple stands right by the highway before the town, a quick darshan without stairs. Channapatna's craftsmen also make wooden kitchen items, bangles and puzzles, light gifts for grandchildren, best bought on the return. Half an hour here. Breakfast is idli, dosa and coffee, served quickly.
Vada town
Maddur, on the Shimsha river 80 km from Bangalore, is passed without a halt. On the way home it is worth stopping for the flat, crisp vada named after the town. For history lovers, the Shivapura Satyagraha Soudha, raised in memory of the 1938 flag satyagraha, stands beside the highway in Maddur taluk. Inside town, a Hoysala period temple holds a 7 ft Ugra Narasimha in black stone. The van keeps a smooth pace here so elders can rest after breakfast.
Temple and fort
The Urbania passes Srirangapatna at about 125 km and turns west for the Hunsur road. The island's oldest landmark is the Ranganathaswamy temple, where Vishnu reclines on the serpent; its first inscription is from 894 CE. Elders who want darshan can do it on the return, with the van parked close. Modest dress is expected, and shoes stay outside. The van does not enter Mysore city at all, which saves time and keeps the ride calm. Periyapatna and the tea halt are about an hour and a quarter away.
Tea before the hills
Hunsur, 175 km along, is crossed without a halt so elders can rest. The town's research station for tobacco belongs to ICAR, and the curing barns stand in the fields beside the road. State highways for HD Kote and the north side of Nagarhole branch off here; the Urbania keeps west towards Periyapatna. If someone needs a restroom, the driver halts at a fuel pump. Periyapatna is about 30 km on.
Last town before the camps
Periyapatna, 205 km from Bangalore, is the tea halt. The Urbania parks close to the hotel, and elders can stay seated while tea is brought out. The Bylakuppe settlement lies in this taluk, about 15 km ahead. North of town, Bettadapura hill carries the Mallikarjuna temple at the top of about 3,000 steps, so it is not one for elders. After tea, the road enters the edge of Kodagu. Elders should use the restroom here.
Monastery gate
The Urbania parks at the Namdroling gate at Camp 4, a short, flat walk for elders. Namdroling is called the largest Nyingma monastery outside Tibet, with about 3,000 monks. Visitors may share simple meals with the monks at set times, lunch around 11:30, or eat momos at the cafes outside. Walk clockwise around the stupas. The compound is big and autos are few, so the van moves the group between camps. Kushalnagar, 6 km on, has hotels.
Want a Bangalore to Bylakuppe Golden Temple Force Urbania for 8 to 16 people? It offers more headroom, bigger windows and a smoother ride than a regular van. Its proper name is Namdroling Monastery. We arrange Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore with our driver.
Route | One way | Bylakuppe Golden Temple and back | Time by Urbania |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Bylakuppe Golden Temple via Maddur, Srirangapatna, Hunsur and Periyapatna | About 220 km | About 440 km | About 4.5 hr with stops |
The return drive alone is around 440 km, so the Urbania fare is for 2 days, 600 km. That leaves 160 km for local trips. Fuel, the driver and AC are included in the Urbania rate. Driver allowance ₹700 per day; tolls, parking, permits and GST are extra at actual. A one way trip adds ₹2 per km; ask for the quote.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 | |
₹40 | ₹25,400 | ₹38,100 | ₹50,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 a night), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 16, 3 days in the 16 Seater Urbania is about ₹2,380 a person.
Same rate for all sizes, so a bit of spare room is free. Nine at most: 9 seater Urbania. Twelve people: 12 seater Urbania. Sixteen: 16 seater Urbania. Taking clients? Captain seats come in the 9 and 12 seaters.
Same group, lower fare: the Bangalore to Bylakuppe Golden Temple tempo traveller. Seven or fewer? The Bangalore to Bylakuppe Golden Temple cab will do.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
Souvik Bhattacharya
6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
The Bylakuppe Golden Temple is about 220 km from Bangalore, by the Mysore expressway, Srirangapatna, Hunsur and Periyapatna, reaching the monastery by late morning. The round trip is about 440 km. An Urbania takes about 4.5 hours with breakfast at Channapatna and tea at Periyapatna.
No. The km rate covers fuel, the driver and AC. Tolls, parking and any state permit are billed at actuals, plus GST.
Sure. The one way rate is ₹2 a km above the round trip rate, and we quote the total when you ask.
Take the 12 seater. 600 km over 2 days at ₹40/km makes ₹24,000,, with ₹700 daily allowance. Compare sizes on Force Urbania on rent in Bangalore.
Then a night bata goes on for the driver. We show it in your quote, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Yes, there is a boot space behind the last row. Big suitcases and 12 or more people? Take the 16 seater. Shops outside sell Tibetan crafts.
Mostly. April and May are the hottest months around Bangalore, and afternoons on the open compound feel warm, so visit the monasteries in the morning and rest in the Urbania with the air conditioning after lunch. Carry caps and water. October to February is cooler and easier for elders.
Yes. The Urbania parks at the gate, and the paths inside are mostly flat, with a few steps into the halls. Shoes come off at the hall doors, so slip on footwear helps. Elders can see the main temple and rest while others walk to the debate courtyards at the other camps, which the van reaches by road.
