
Bangalore to Chidambaram Cab Service - Outstation Taxi and Car Rental from Bangalore
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Thillai Nataraja Temple
The reason most people make this journey. The chidambaram nataraja temple spreads across roughly forty acres in the heart of town and enshrines Shiva as the cosmic dancer and as the Akasha Lingam, represented not by an idol but by an empty space behind a curtain, known as the Chidambara Rahasyam. The roof of the Chit Sabha is laid with 21,600 gold tiles, said to match the number of breaths a person takes in a day. The gopurams carry carvings of the 108 karanas of Bharatanatyam. Aim for the evening pooja.
Distance
355 Km
One way
Time
8 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 7072
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹5,910 ₹7,072
+ ₹992 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹5,910 ₹7,072
+ ₹992 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹7,287 ₹8,740
+ ₹1240 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹7,287 ₹8,740
+ ₹1240 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹7,976 ₹9,574
+ ₹1364 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹9,353 ₹11,242
+ ₹1612 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹23,875
+ ₹4154 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹12,825
+ ₹2237 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹18,250
+ ₹3195 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹25,650
+ ₹4473 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹43,400
+ ₹7668 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹57,600
+ ₹10224 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹54,050
+ ₹9585 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹57,600
+ ₹10224 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹50,500
+ ₹8946 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹2,14,000
+ ₹38340 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹21,800
+ ₹3834 (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.

Little England
The journey starts on Hosur Road, past Silk Board, Electronic City and the Attibele check post into Tamil Nadu. Before 6:00 AM this stretch takes under an hour; after 8:30 AM it can take double. Hosur earned the name Little England during British rule for its cool, pleasant climate, and today it is an industrial hub for two-wheelers, trucks and electronics. It is also one of the largest rose-growing belts in the country. Interstate tax for your bangalore to chidambaram car rental is settled around the border crossing, and most drivers pause just past Hosur for a quick coffee before the open highway.

Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
NH44 opens into a fast four-lane road through Shoolagiri, with rocky hillocks on both sides. Krishnagiri grows dozens of mango varieties, and between April and July roadside stalls sell Alphonso, Banganapalli, Neelam and Totapuri at prices well below Bangalore. This is where your cab leaves NH44: the highway continues south towards Salem, while the Tiruvannamalai route turns east onto NH77. Krishnagiri is the natural breakfast halt, reached around 7:00 AM, with highway restaurants serving hot idli, pongal and filter coffee.

Agni Sthalam, Home of the Fire Lingam
The longest leg runs through Uthangarai and Chengam, dry farmland giving way to the outline of the Javadhu hills. This stretch has seen long-running road works, so our drivers check conditions before departure and, where needed, take the Harur and Theerthamalai road or the Vellore and Polur alternative. Then Arunachala rises out of the plain. The Arunachaleswarar Temple, spread over about 25 acres with a 217-foot eastern gopuram, is one of the largest in India. Sri Ramana Maharshi lived here for over fifty years. On full-moon nights pilgrims walk the 14 km Girivalam path around the hill, and in November or December the Karthigai Deepam lights its summit. Travellers who book a bangalore to tiruvannamalai cab on its own come for exactly this.

Gateway to Gingee, the Troy of the East
A flat, fertile stretch of paddy and sugarcane brings you into Villupuram, one of the busiest railway junctions in Tamil Nadu, where lines branch towards Chennai, Pondicherry, Tiruchirappalli and Katpadi. The bigger draw for travellers lies about 38 kilometres north: Gingee Fort, a chain of three hilltop citadels linked by walls, which the British considered so hard to capture that they called it the Troy of the East. The detour needs half a day. Pondicherry is only about 40 kilometres east of Villupuram, which is why many families add a night there on the return. Otherwise Villupuram is a sensible lunch halt.

Temple Town of the Cosmic Dancer
The final leg runs through Sethiathope, where the road crosses the Vellar river, and on to Bhuvanagiri, a small town with a large following among Karnataka travellers. Sri Raghavendra Swamy, whose Brindavana is at Mantralayam, was born here in 1595, and a Raghavendra Mutt marks the spot. Then the gopurams of the Nataraja temple appear above the town. Chidambaram is compact and the car streets around the temple are narrow, so your driver will drop you close to the east or south gate and wait nearby. On a 5:30 AM departure with two short halts, you arrive by early afternoon, with enough time to check in, rest and reach the temple for the evening pooja.










For Bangalore companies sending teams to NLC Neyveli, the SIPCOT industrial estate at Cuddalore, Annamalai University or client sites along the east coast. Includes GST invoices, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a verified chauffeur, daily duty slips and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. Our corporate travels desk manages recurring trips, and repeat travellers can request the same driver each time.
Our most booked package on this route. A typical three-day plan covers Tiruvannamalai on the outbound drive, the Nataraja temple and Pichavaram on day two, and Vaitheeswaran Koil and Gangaikonda Cholapuram on day three before the return. Families extending to a full pancha bhoota sthalam tour package add Kanchipuram for earth, Thiruvanaikaval near Trichy for water and Srikalahasti for air, usually over five to six days. A bangalore to chidambaram innova booking in a Crysta, or our innova hycross rent bangalore option, gives elders comfortable seating and room for luggage and pooja items.
For couples, small families and students watching every rupee. AC Etios or Dzire sedans, point to point or round trip, with the same verified drivers and maintenance standards as the rest of the fleet. The budget tier changes the car, never the safety checks. Because billing runs garage to garage, a short round trip with one night in Chidambaram usually gives better value than a one-way drop.
For senior executives, NRI families and milestone occasions. Choose from Fortuner, Corolla Altis and Camry, or step up to the Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost. Chauffeurs arrive in formal attire. Book premium cars early, especially during Bangalore's November to February wedding season, when availability tightens.
We run a full range of vehicles from one Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can move you up or down a category without restarting the process.
• Cars, 4 to 7 seater — Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Commuter, Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost
• Tempo traveller, 8 to 18 seater — for small groups and extended families
• Mini bus, 12 to 24 seater — AC and non-AC, for mid-size groups
• Force Urbania, 13 to 17 seater — luxury van for premium group travel
• Bus, 27 to 50 seater — including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our group vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats.
We quote in writing before you book, and the quote itemises every charge. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Travellers who want personal cover are advised to arrange their own travel insurance. Vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance are maintained across the fleet.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a trip can start in one city and end in the other with the same operator.
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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.
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
The bangalore to chidambaram distance is about 355 km via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram and Panruti, or around 385 km via Salem, Attur and Vriddhachalam. Driving time is seven to eight hours, and with breakfast and lunch halts most travellers arrive in eight to nine hours. Leave between 5:00 and 6:00 AM to avoid Hosur Road traffic.
For most trips we recommend the Tiruvannamalai route, as it is shorter and lets you stop at the Arunachaleswarar Temple on the way. When sections between Krishnagiri and Chengam are under repair, drivers switch to the Salem and Vriddhachalam route, which is longer but almost entirely four-lane highway. Your driver confirms the route the evening before.
Fares start from around Rs 7,072 for AC sedan, with Innova Crysta, Hycross and premium cars priced higher. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are billed separately, and the final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Every charge appears as a line item in your written quote.
Yes, a bangalore to chidambaram one way cab can be arranged. Because the car and driver return to Bangalore, billing is still calculated garage to garage, so a one-way trip is usually quoted close to a round trip. A chidambaram to bangalore cab for your return can also be scheduled separately if you travel onward first.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and locks in the specific vehicle. You can pay by UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or by card through a payment link. A receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and the balance is settled at trip end after the advance is deducted.
Yes, and most of our travellers do. Tiruvannamalai sits on the way, so a one to two hour temple stop fits into the outbound drive. Pichavaram is about 15 km from Chidambaram and is best visited the next morning between 8 and 11 AM. Share your day-wise plan when you enquire, and we will quote the full itinerary, including local running, in one written number.
October to March is the most comfortable season, with cooler weather and migratory birds at Pichavaram. The temple's biggest festivals are Arudra Darshan in Margazhi (December to January) and Aani Thirumanjanam (June to July), while the Natyanjali dance festival is held around Maha Shivaratri. chidambaram temple timings are roughly 6 AM to noon and 5 PM to 10 PM, shifting on festival days. Book two to three weeks ahead for these dates.
A small advance of around 20 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 |
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 Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and preferred vehicle. A written quote follows within two hours.