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Chitradurga Fort — Elusuttina Kote
The fort's name reflects its seven rings of walls that climb across the hills, linked by gateways, bastions and secret passages. While parts date back to earlier dynasties, most of what you see was built and expanded by the Nayakas of Chitradurga in the 17th and 18th centuries, before the fort fell to Hyder Ali in 1779 and later passed to Tipu Sultan. The massive walls are made of huge interlocking granite blocks, and the views across the plains from the upper levels are superb. The fort is a protected monument with an entry ticket, and it is best explored with a local guide who can bring the stories to life.
Chitradurga Fort — Elusuttina Kote
The fort's name reflects its seven rings of walls that climb across the hills, linked by gateways, bastions and secret passages. While parts date back to earlier dynasties, most of what you see was built and expanded by the Nayakas of Chitradurga in the 17th and 18th centuries, before the fort fell to Hyder Ali in 1779 and later passed to Tipu Sultan. The massive walls are made of huge interlocking granite blocks, and the views across the plains from the upper levels are superb. The fort is a protected monument with an entry ticket, and it is best explored with a local guide who can bring the stories to life.
Onake Obavvana Kindi
This narrow crevice in the rocks is the most famous spot in the fort. According to the story, when Hyder Ali's soldiers tried to sneak in through the opening, Obavva, the wife of a guard, stood beside it with an onake, a long wooden pestle used for pounding grain, and struck down the intruders one by one. She is celebrated across Karnataka as a symbol of courage, and the spot draws every visitor who comes to the fort.
Temples Inside the Fort
The fort holds several old temples. The Hidimbeshwara Temple, one of the oldest, is linked to the Mahabharata legend of Hidimba and Bhima, and is known for a large tooth said to belong to Hidimba and a huge drum associated with Bhima. The Ekanatheshwari Temple honours the guardian goddess of the Nayaka rulers, and the Sampige Siddeshwara Temple is another important shrine. Together they show how the fort was also a centre of religious life.
Granaries, Oil Pits and Ponds
The fort was designed to survive long sieges. Granaries, huge stone pits for storing oil and ghee, and interconnected ponds that collected rainwater kept the defenders supplied. Walking past these structures gives a clear sense of how carefully the fort was planned. Look out for the rock-cut ponds and the grinding stones scattered across the rocks.
Chandravalli Caves
About 3 kilometres from town, Chandravalli is an archaeological site where excavations have revealed pottery, coins and other remains from ancient times. The Ankali Mutt caves, a series of underground chambers once used for meditation, are an unusual experience. The lake and rocky hills make it a scenic stop, especially in the late afternoon.
Jogimatti Forest and Hill
About 10 kilometres from Chitradurga, Jogimatti is the highest point in the district, with cool breezes, scrub forest, wind turbines and wide views. It is a peaceful place for a short walk and a picnic, and a favourite spot for sunset. The road is narrow in places, so it is best visited in daylight.
Adumalleshwara
Near Jogimatti, Adumalleshwara has a small Shiva temple where water flows from the mouth of a stone Nandi, along with a small zoo and a garden that children enjoy. It is an easy, relaxed addition to a Jogimatti visit.
Murugha Mutt
On the outskirts of Chitradurga, the Sri Murugha Mutt is a well-known religious and educational institution of the Lingayat tradition. The peaceful campus is a common stop for visitors, and the mutt has long played a role in the town's cultural and educational life.
Vani Vilas Sagar
About 40 kilometres from Chitradurga near Hiriyur, Vani Vilas Sagar, also called Mari Kanive, was built across the Vedavathi river in the early 1900s and is one of the oldest dams in Karnataka. The reservoir, framed by hills, is a lovely stop on the return drive, particularly after a good monsoon when the water is high.
Distance
200 Km
One way
Time
4 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 13621
Plus GST
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹11,370 ₹13,621
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹11,370 ₹13,621
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹11,470 ₹13,721
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹11,370 ₹13,621
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹8,848 ₹10,567
+ ₹1467 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹8,848 ₹10,567
+ ₹1467 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹8,848 ₹10,567
+ ₹1467 (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.
Gateway to Western Karnataka
The drive leaves Bangalore along Tumakuru Road through Yeshwanthpur, Goraguntepalya and the Peenya industrial area, with the elevated tollway helping you skip much of the congestion. Nelamangala is the "Gateway to Western Karnataka", as this is where the highway to Hassan and Mangaluru splits away from NH48. The town has grown quickly, with warehouses and new layouts along the road. Leaving before 7:00 AM matters here, because the Peenya and Nelamangala stretch becomes slow once trucks and office traffic build up. Several well-known roadside eateries around Nelamangala serve hot idli, vada and filter coffee, making it a popular first stop for travellers who skipped breakfast at home.
Gateway to Shivagange
Dobbaspet is the "Gateway to Shivagange", the sacred hill about 15 kilometres away that is known as Dakshina Kashi, the Kashi of the South. The hill's temples, rock-cut steps and the legend that the peak looks like a Shiva linga, a Nandi, a snake or Ganesha from different directions make it a popular detour for pilgrims and trekkers. Dobbaspet itself is a growing industrial area with a KIADB estate. The highway here is wide and smooth, and traffic eases as you move further away from the city.
Kalpataru Nadu
Tumakuru is "Kalpataru Nadu", the Land of Coconut Palms, named for its vast coconut plantations. It is also home to the Siddaganga Mutt, known for providing free education, food and shelter to thousands of children, and associated with the revered Sri Shivakumara Swamiji. The city has become an important education and industrial centre, with a major industrial corridor nearby. The highway bypasses the city, and there are good restaurants along this stretch for a breakfast halt if you did not stop earlier.
Mughal Seat of the South
Sira is the "Mughal Seat of the South", as it once served as the headquarters of the Mughal province of Sira, covering a large part of the Deccan. Reminders of that period include the tomb of Malik Rihan, a Mughal governor, and remains of an old fort. The land becomes drier here, with groundnut fields, rocky hills and scattered windmills. Sira is also known for its local sweets and makes a good place for a short tea break before the final stretch.
Home of Vani Vilas Sagar
Hiriyur sits on the Vedavathi river and is the "Home of Vani Vilas Sagar", the historic dam about 20 kilometres from town. Hiriyur also has the Teru Malleshwara Temple, known for its tall lamp pillar and its annual chariot festival. Coconut groves and farms line the highway around the town, and the area is known for its coconut and arecanut produce. Many travellers visit the dam on the way back from Chitradurga, when the evening light over the reservoir is at its best.
Fort City of Karnataka
The final stretch brings the granite hills of Chitradurga into view, with the fort walls winding across the rocks. Chitradurga is the "Fort City of Karnataka" and the "Land of Onake Obavva", and the town's name is believed to come from Chitrakaldurga, the picturesque hill fort. Your driver will take you directly to the fort entrance and parking. After exploring the fort, you can have lunch in town, where local meals and the Chitradurga-style akki rotti are worth trying, before heading to Chandravalli, Jogimatti or Adumalleshwara. For a same-day return, plan to leave Chitradurga by 4:30 PM to reach Bangalore before late evening.
For Bangalore IT and manufacturing teams heading north on leadership offsites, team heritage outings, dealer meets in Chitradurga and Davangere, or visits to the wind energy installations on the Jogimatti ridge. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval, a named driver and signed duty slips. A corporate urbania bangalore booking makes the right impression for senior teams, and our corporate travels bangalore desk handles monthly consolidated billing for registered accounts.
Designed for extended families and friend groups doing a weekend break. The typical plan is a morning drive, the fort until lunch, Chandravalli and Adumalleshwara in the afternoon, sunset at Jogimatti and an overnight stay, with Vani Vilas Sagar on the way home. Full recliner seats make it an easy trip for senior family members, and the high roof means nobody has to stoop getting in and out at every stop.
The best-condition vehicle in the fleet, a senior chauffeur in formal attire, chilled water and a flexible itinerary. Suited to visiting delegates, milestone celebrations and wedding families travelling to functions in Chitradurga or onward to Davangere. Our luxury urbania rental bangalore fleet is also available for wedding guest movement through our wedding car rental bangalore service.
For schools, colleges and history clubs, Chitradurga is one of the best open-air history lessons in Karnataka: the Nayaka fort, the Obavva story, Chandravalli's archaeology and a working heritage dam, all within a day. We coordinate a fixed pickup at the school gate, give the group verified drivers and share live trip updates with faculty. Our school transportation services team handles larger student groups that need a bus.
We run a full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can usually move you up or down a category without starting again.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz buses for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for groups that want space at a lower rate
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van, the core vehicle for this page
• 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
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles are seated configuration, which on a 200 kilometre route like Chitradurga is no disadvantage at all.
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 charges and parking fees
• Inter state tax, where a trip crosses state borders
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST
Garage-to-garage billing means the meter runs from the moment the Urbania leaves our garage to your pickup point until it returns. We build this into the written quote, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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Booking a Force Urbania for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Share your travel date.
• Share your Bangalore pickup location — area or landmark such as Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary — for example Chitradurga Fort, Chandravalli, Jogimatti and Vani Vilas Sagar.
• Share the number of passengers and preferred Urbania seating variant.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• Mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team allocates the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge:
◦ Urbania hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati. Not needed for Chitradurga
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is in writing before you confirm.
• For corporate clients requiring reimbursement, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.
• To compare two seating variants or vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance 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 issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time and pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• A higher advance may apply on peak dates — wedding season from November to February and New Year — because the Urbania fleet is limited.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate.
• The Urbania is clean, sanitised, 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, the balance 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.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, via 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. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate accounts, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Luxury vehicle note: for Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class bookings, a higher advance may be required given limited fleet availability and Bangalore wedding season demand.
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 charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the vehicle is deployed and the client is absent — 100 percent of the total trip fare. No refund; full fare payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or a substitute vehicle is offered.
• Weddings — Minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Luxury cars — Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class need a minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to limited fleet and wedding season demand.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need 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 attract a 100 percent 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, and the refund goes to your original payment method within the stated timelines.
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 percent of the advance paid, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure — Advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels — 100 percent 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 — The full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — The full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card — Refund to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer — Refund to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. The account is re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — Cash refund 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.
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The bangalore to chitradurga distance is approximately 200 kilometres via NH48 through Nelamangala, Tumakuru, Sira and Hiriyur. Driving time is 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. Leaving by 6:00 AM avoids the worst of Tumkur Road traffic and gets you to the fort before the heat builds.
Pricing starts from around Rs 50 per kilometre for a 13 seater Force Urbania and varies with seating capacity and the number of days. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. You receive a fully itemised written quote within 2 hours.
Yes. A bangalore to chitradurga one day trip works well with a 6:00 AM start: fort in the morning, Chandravalli and Adumalleshwara after lunch, and back in Bangalore by around 9:00 PM. Returning after 9:45 PM adds driver bata. Groups who want Jogimatti at sunset or Vani Vilas Sagar usually stay one night.
No. Bangalore to Chitradurga stays entirely within Karnataka, so no interstate tax or permit applies. You only pay tolls and parking at actuals.
Plan three to four hours to cover the main gateways, Onake Obavvana Kindi, the temples and the upper plateau at a comfortable pace. The fort involves a lot of climbing on bare rock, so carry water, wear shoes with grip and avoid the hottest part of the afternoon between March and May.
Our Urbania fleet covers 13 to 17 seater configurations. Book one size above your headcount if you are carrying luggage for an overnight stay. For eight to twelve passengers, a tempo traveller is more economical; above seventeen, a mini bus or bus is the better fit.
Yes. Hampi is about 140 kilometres beyond Chitradurga, which makes a bangalore to hampi via chitradurga circuit a popular three-day plan. The same Urbania and driver stay with you throughout, billed on total kilometres and hours with driver allowance per day.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking. Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the advance is refunded in 5 to 7 working days. Charges then rise from 10 percent to 75 percent of the fare as departure gets closer, and a no-show is charged in full.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so passengers should arrange their own travel insurance if they want personal cover. We also do not operate sleeper buses; all our vehicles are seated configuration. Every vehicle carries valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, with your travel date, Bangalore pickup point, group size and itinerary. You receive a written quote within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance and you get driver details, vehicle registration and the full billing breakdown in writing. Our force urbania hire line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
