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Places to Visit in Coimbatore

Isha Yoga Center and the Adiyogi Statue

Isha Yoga Center and the Adiyogi Statue

Thirty kilometres west of the city at the foot of the Velliangiri hills, the Isha Yoga Center is the largest single draw in the district and the reason a substantial share of our Coimbatore bookings exist. The 34 metre Adiyogi bust, recognised as the largest bust sculpture in the world, stands at the entrance and is genuinely startling at first sight, with the Dhyanalinga meditation shrine and Linga Bhairavi temple within the complex. Entry is open to visitors of any background at no charge. Visit early morning or at dusk when the Adiyogi is lit. Allow half a day, and note that Mahashivratri draws enormous crowds and needs planning well ahead.

Isha Yoga Center and the Adiyogi Statue

Isha Yoga Center and the Adiyogi Statue

Thirty kilometres west of the city at the foot of the Velliangiri hills, the Isha Yoga Center is the largest single draw in the district and the reason a substantial share of our Coimbatore bookings exist. The 34 metre Adiyogi bust, recognised as the largest bust sculpture in the world, stands at the entrance and is genuinely startling at first sight, with the Dhyanalinga meditation shrine and Linga Bhairavi temple within the complex. Entry is open to visitors of any background at no charge. Visit early morning or at dusk when the Adiyogi is lit. Allow half a day, and note that Mahashivratri draws enormous crowds and needs planning well ahead.

Marudhamalai Murugan Temple

Marudhamalai Murugan Temple

A seventh-century hilltop Murugan temple on a spur of the Western Ghats about fifteen kilometres from the city centre, reached by a winding road with steps for those who prefer to climb. It is one of the significant Murugan shrines of Tamil Nadu and is busy with local devotees rather than tourists, which gives it a very different feel from the larger pilgrimage sites. Visit in the early morning for the light across the plain and to avoid midday heat on the approach. Around ninety minutes covers it including the drive up.

Perur Pateeswarar Temple

Perur Pateeswarar Temple

One of the oldest temples in the region, on the Noyyal river about seven kilometres from the city, with a history running back well over a thousand years and later additions under the Nayaka rulers. The Kanaka Sabha hall is the highlight, its carved stone pillars depicting figures from the epics in a style that rewards slow looking. Visit for the carving, which is the finest in the immediate Coimbatore area, and because it sees far fewer visitors than Marudhamalai. Footwear is removed at the entrance and mornings are calmest. Allow an hour.

Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam

Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam

Around thirty-five kilometres west toward the Kerala border, Siruvani is best known for the quality of its water, long held among the sweetest in India and the source of Coimbatore municipal supply. The falls sit inside a reserved forest and the dam has a viewpoint and garden. Visit between June and December when the flow is strong. This is the one destination here that needs checking before you commit the day - access to the falls area requires forest department permission and is periodically restricted, and arrangements change, so confirm the current position close to your travel dates. The drive out through the foothills is worthwhile regardless.

Vaidehi Falls and the Ghats Edge

Vaidehi Falls and the Ghats Edge

A smaller cascade in the Anaikatti hills north-west of the city, reached by a short forest trek from the road and considerably quieter than Siruvani. The surrounding Anaikatti area sits on the boundary of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and holds research institutions and a scattering of quiet resorts. Visit if you want the Western Ghats without crowds and your group is comfortable with a short walk on uneven ground. The falls run properly in and just after the monsoon and reduce to a trickle by March.

Kovai Kutralam, Black Thunder and the City

Kovai Kutralam, Black Thunder and the City

Kovai Kutralam falls sit near Siruvani and are the more accessible of the two, popular for bathing when the flow is good. Black Thunder, on the Mettupalayam road, is a large water theme park and the standard answer for families with children. In the city itself, the Gass Forest Museum holds an unexpectedly good collection of timber and wildlife specimens in a colonial-era building, and Coimbatore is a serious food city - Kongunadu cuisine, and the textile and jewellery shopping around Cross Cut Road and Oppanakara Street, are reasons in themselves to allow an evening rather than driving straight through.

Distance

360

One way

Time

8 hrs

Via expressway

Starting from

10480

Plus GST

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About the Bangalore-Coimbatore route

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Hosur

40 km

Krishnagiri

90 Km

Dharmapuri

155 Km

Thoppur Ghat - Salem

220 Km

Avinashi

310 Km

Coimbatore

360 Km

Bangalore

Bangalore

Departure Point


Hosur

Hosur

Little England of India


Krishnagiri

Krishnagiri

Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu


Dharmapuri

Dharmapuri

Gateway to Hogenakkal


Thoppur Ghat - Salem

Thoppur Ghat - Salem

Steep Climb of NH 44


Avinashi

Avinashi

Ancient Temple Town of Kongu Nadu


Coimbatore

Coimbatore

Manchester of South India


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Cab Packages for Every Traveller

Every quotation is built around what you actually need rather than a fixed menu. The four tiers below describe how we typically structure car booking enquiries on this corridor.

Corporate Cab Package

Coimbatore is a major textile, engineering and manufacturing centre, and business travel is the largest single segment on this route. Sedans and Innova Crysta are the standard corporate vehicles, with same-day return trips and multi-day plant-visit itineraries both common. Documentation is handled up front: GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice at quotation stage for purchase-order approval, monthly consolidated billing and thirty-day credit terms for signed accounts. For business travel we route via Salem by default, because a predictable arrival time matters more than a better drive. See our corporate travels bangalore and employee transportation services bangalore programmes for ongoing requirements.

Family Cab Package

For families travelling to Coimbatore for functions, temple visits or as the first leg of an Ooty or Munnar trip. Innova and Innova Crysta are the usual choice, with genuine luggage capacity and comfortable seating for a seven-hour run. We plan family journeys around a proper breakfast halt at Salem rather than a rushed one, an early departure to avoid arriving in evening traffic, and a temple stop at Avinashi if there is interest. Where the itinerary allows a daylight run and the group would enjoy it, we will suggest the Sathyamangalam route, which is a far better drive - but never at the cost of arriving after dark near the forest section.

Budget Cab Package

For solo travellers, couples and anyone whose priority is the lowest defensible one-way figure. A sedan on a straight point-to-point drop is the most economical way to make this journey by car, and it is genuinely competitive against two individual bus tickets once you account for door-to-door convenience. Budget here means a sedan and a direct itinerary; it does not mean an older vehicle or a less experienced driver, since the fleet and driver standard are identical across tiers. One-way drops are priced on the actual run rather than as a notional half of a round trip, which is worth checking when you compare quotes elsewhere.

Premium and Luxury Cab Package

For executive travel, client hosting and travellers who want the seven hours to be comfortable rather than merely survivable. This tier covers our premium car rentals in bangalore range and the innova hycross rent bangalore fleet, with hybrid efficiency that shows on a long run, along with our luxury car rental bangalore options for senior executives and VIP movement. Drivers on premium bookings travel in formal attire where the occasion requires it. On a route with the Thoppur ghat in the middle of it, suspension and seat comfort are functional considerations rather than cosmetic ones.

Fare Inclusions, Exclusions and Advance Payment

Every Tejas Tours and Travels quotation for the Bangalore to Coimbatore corridor is issued in writing with the structure below. Nothing outside this list is charged, and everything inside it is stated before you confirm.

Advance payment: 20 percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking.

Included in the Quoted Fare

1.   Base fare and fuel charges

2.   Driver allowance

Not Included in the Quoted Fare

3.   Toll and parking charges

4.   Interstate tax and permit charges

5.   Driver bata after 9:45 PM, charged extra

6.   Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage

7.   GST

Insurance note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel cover where required. Vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law.

Two points are worth understanding on this route specifically. First, tolls differ enormously between the two routes - the Salem corridor carries several plazas and a meaningful one-way toll cost, while the Sathyamangalam route is close to toll-free. Since tolls are billed at actual rather than estimated, your final settlement will differ depending on which road you travelled, and we will tell you the expected difference at the quotation stage. Second, the Tamil Nadu interstate permit applies on both routes and is shown as a separate line item quoted at actual, not folded into the base fare.

Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore

Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet across Bangalore and Mysore, and every service below is available on the Coimbatore corridor and on every other route we run.

Cab Service: Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers. Our premium car rentals in bangalore fleet covers car rental bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and premium cab requirements from local use to week-long outstation itineraries.

Tempo Traveller Service: The 9 to 17 seater band for larger family groups. Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore fleet handles tt vehicle requirements with pushback seating and full air conditioning.

Minibus and Bus Service: The 13 to 35 seater mini bus rental in bangalore fleet covers minibus rental and mini bus booking online, while full-size 35 to 55 seater coaches through our bus rental in bangalore service handle rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking for institutional and conference travel.

Force Urbania and Luxury Volvo Bus: Our force urbania rent bangalore fleet offers 10, 13 and 17 seater configurations, with urbania on rent bangalore the most requested wedding and VIP upgrade. For long-haul group comfort, our volvo bus rental bangalore service covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire.

Corporate Travels: Managed transport for companies. Our corporate travels bangalore desk provides corporate cab service bangalore and corporate car rental bangalore with GST invoicing, PO-based approvals and monthly consolidated billing.

Airport Transfer: Round-the-clock Kempegowda International Airport pickups and drops with live flight tracking, and Coimbatore airport transfers at the far end of this route. Our airport transfer bangalore service covers bangalore airport cab and kempegowda airport taxi needs.

Employee Transport: Our employee transportation services bangalore programme covers office cab service bangalore and night shift cab service bangalore with GPS tracking and night-shift marshals, plus it employee transport service, employee pick up and drop service, tech park cab service and employee shuttle service Bangalore.

School Commute: Our school transportation services cover school bus service bangalore and school bus rental bangalore with verified drivers, onboard attendants and live tracking, plus school excursion bus rental bangalore and safe school transport service Bangalore.

Outstation Travel: Our outstation cabs bangalore service handles outstation cab booking, outstation taxi bangalore and outstation vehicle booking with interstate permits arranged in advance.

Wedding Cab and Bus: Our wedding car rental bangalore service covers wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore as one managed booking.

Innova Hycross: Our innova hycross rent bangalore service offers innova hycross taxi and hycross car rental, among the most requested vehicles on the Coimbatore run for its comfort over seven hours. Curated tour packages from Bangalore and Mysore are also available across Coimbatore, Ooty, Munnar, Kodaikanal and the wider South Indian circuit.

How to Book a Car for Rent in Bangalore — Step-by-Step

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.

Payment Methods — Car Hire in Bangalore

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.

Cancellation Policy — Car Hire in Bangalore

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

Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire

  • 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.

Refund Policy — Car Hire for Rent in Bangalore

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 by Payment Method

  • 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.

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What Our Customers Say About Our Cab Services in Bangalore

rahul

Travelled to Bangalore

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

6/11/2025 Bangalore

5/5

Mas S

Travelled to Bangalore

Very good and clean vehicle provided for family trip for two days. Driver was professional and polite. Excellent service

Mas S

6/3/2026 Bangalore

5/5

Kishore Lal

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

Jai Kumar

Travelled to Bangalore

Booked cab 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

6/11/2025 Bangalore

5/5

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Extensive Vehicle Network

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Large fleet of cars and buses for all your needs.

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Clear costs and availability with no hidden fees.

Easy Booking Options

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Simple reservations for regional and outstation trips.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Coimbatore Cab

The bangalore to coimbatore distance is around 360 km via NH 44 and NH 544 through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem and Avinashi, covered in 7 to 8 hours with one halt. The Sathyamangalam route through Kanakapura, Chamarajanagar and the Dhimbam ghat is shorter at roughly 324 to 340 km and can be quicker in light traffic, but it cannot be used at night. Which route we take depends on your departure time, and we will tell you which one before you travel.

It depends on when you are travelling. The Salem route is four-lane national highway, open around the clock, well lit and populated, with heavy commercial traffic and meaningful tolls - the right choice for night departures and any journey with a fixed arrival commitment. The Sathyamangalam route is shorter, quieter, more scenic and largely toll-free, but it has 27 hairpin bends on the Dhimbam descent, very little infrastructure, no street lighting through the forest, and a night traffic restriction. For a daylight departure with time in hand it is the better drive.

Yes, but only via Salem. Traffic through the Dhimbam ghat and the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is restricted at night - commonly cited as around 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM - because it is an active wildlife corridor with elephant crossings. The timings and terms are set by the forest department and can change, so we confirm the current position before departure rather than relying on a published figure. If your departure or expected arrival falls anywhere near that window, we route you via Salem rather than risk a car reaching a closed checkpoint.

A sedan starts at Rs 6,500 for a one-way drop and Rs 10,480 for a same-day return. Innova, Innova Crysta and premium SUV rates are quoted on vehicle and itinerary. Every quote itemizes base fare, driver allowance, toll estimate, the Tamil Nadu interstate permit and GST separately, and is sent in writing within two hours of your enquiry. Note that toll costs differ substantially between the two routes and are billed at actual, so your final settlement reflects the road you actually travelled.

A 20 percent advance on the total fare confirms your booking and holds the specific vehicle for your date. The advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and your confirmation includes the driver name, mobile number, vehicle registration, departure time and the full billing breakdown in writing. For peak travel dates a higher advance may be requested.

Included: base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Not included: toll and parking, interstate tax and permit charges, driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, which is the standard commercial basis for outstation hire. Every exclusion appears in the written quote before you confirm, so nothing is added at settlement that you have not already seen.

No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Our vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law and our drivers hold valid commercial licences, but passengers wanting personal travel cover should arrange it independently.

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

Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire

  • 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

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  • Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.

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Yes, on both routes, since the road crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu. Tejas Travels arranges the permit in advance and shows the cost as a separate line item in your quote rather than folding it into the base fare. You do not need to do anything, and there is no waiting at the border.

Yes, and it is a common extension. Coimbatore sits at the foot of the Nilgiris, so Ooty is a straightforward continuation via Mettupalayam, and Munnar and Kodaikanal are both reachable onward into Kerala and the Palani hills respectively. A Kerala interstate permit applies for Munnar and is arranged by us. Tell us at the quotation stage so the kilometres and permits are in the plan rather than surfacing at settlement, and note that additional kilometres beyond the agreed itinerary are billed at the pre-agreed rate.

Yes to both. Coimbatore airport sits east of the city centre and is reached without entering the city core from the Avinashi direction, which usually makes an airport drop quicker than a city drop. For flights we schedule arrival three hours ahead for international and two hours for domestic. The Isha Yoga Center is thirty kilometres west of the city and is the single most requested destination on this route - allow half a day, and note that Mahashivratri draws very large crowds and needs booking well in advance.

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