
Bangalore to Dubare Elephant Camp Bus Rental - 27 to 50 Seater Bus Hire for School Trips and Group Tours
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Dubare Elephant Camp
Managed by the Karnataka Forest Department with Jungle Lodges and Resorts, the camp is home to elephants cared for by experienced mahouts. Visitors cross the Kaveri to reach the camp and can watch the elephants being bathed in the river, fed and prepared for the day, while naturalists explain their behaviour and history. Some of the region's camp elephants have taken part in the Mysuru Dasara procession. Activity timings, crossing arrangements and what visitors can do change with the season and forest department rules, so check the latest details before you go and aim to arrive early.
Distance
245 Km
One way
Time
5 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 5004
Plus GST

29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹11,632 ₹13,938
+ ₹1968 (Taxes & Charges)

30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹11,870 ₹14,226
+ ₹2011 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹11,632 ₹13,938
+ ₹1968 (Taxes & Charges)

33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹11,632 ₹13,938
+ ₹1968 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹15,734 ₹18,842
+ ₹2652 (Taxes & Charges)

45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹16,923 ₹20,281
+ ₹2866 (Taxes & Charges)

49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹14,308 ₹17,115
+ ₹2395 (Taxes & Charges)

50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹14,308 ₹17,115
+ ₹2395 (Taxes & Charges)

27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹11,632 ₹13,938
+ ₹1968 (Taxes & Charges)

30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹12,582 ₹15,089
+ ₹2139 (Taxes & Charges)

45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹18,111 ₹21,720
+ ₹3080 (Taxes & Charges)

Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹18,150
+ ₹3087 (Taxes & Charges)
Explore tailored vehicle rental options for corporate events, family celebrations, outstation trips, and airport transfers across major city routes.
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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.

Silk City of Karnataka
The drive leaves Bangalore via Mysore Road and Kengeri and joins the access-controlled Bangalore–Mysuru Expressway, which bypasses the towns along the old highway. Ramanagara is the "Silk City of Karnataka", home to one of Asia's largest silk cocoon markets, and its rocky hills are famous as the filming location of the classic film Sholay. The Ramadevara Betta vulture sanctuary lies among these granite outcrops. The early start helps you clear the Kengeri stretch quickly.

Sugar City of Karnataka
Mandya is the "Sugar City of Karnataka", surrounded by sugarcane fields irrigated by the Kaveri and its canals, with sugar factories and jaggery units across the district. The green landscape is a clear sign that you have reached the Kaveri basin. The expressway skirts the town, keeping the drive smooth and fast.

Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan
Srirangapatna is the "Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan", a river island formed by the Kaveri that served as the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tipu's summer palace Daria Daulat Bagh, the Gumbaz and the fort ramparts are all close to the highway. Heritage lovers often stop here on the return drive.

City of Palaces
Mysuru is the "City of Palaces", home of the grand Mysore Palace and the famous Dasara festival, when decorated elephants lead the procession. Your driver uses the ring road to bypass the city centre and join the Hunsur road towards Kodagu. Mysuru is a good place to stop for coffee, and many travellers plan an evening at the palace on the way back.

Little Tibet of South India
Bylakuppe is "Little Tibet of South India", one of the largest Tibetan settlements outside Tibet, with monasteries, prayer flags and Tibetan cafes lining the roads. Namdroling Monastery and its Golden Temple are just off the highway, so most travellers stop here either on the way in or the way out. The settlement's calm atmosphere is a striking contrast to the busy highway.
Gateway to Kodagu
Kushalnagar is the "Gateway to Kodagu", the first large town you reach in Coorg, sitting on the banks of the Kaveri. Kaveri Nisargadhama and Harangi Dam are nearby, and the town has a good range of hotels and restaurants, which makes it a convenient base for Dubare. The road to Madikeri continues west from here into the hills.

Home of the Gentle Giants of the Kaveri
A short drive through coffee estates and forest brings you to Dubare, the "Home of the Gentle Giants of the Kaveri". Your driver parks near the riverbank, from where visitors cross to the camp. After the morning session, the cab can take you to Nisargadhama, Chiklihole or Bylakuppe, or up to Madikeri for Raja's Seat and the fort in the evening.










Looking for reliable and comfortable group travel solutions? Tejas Tours & Travels offers premium luxury AC seater bus rentals with convenient doorstep pickup options. Perfect for corporate outings, family celebrations, outstation trips, and group tours with affordable rates and professional drivers.
For Bangalore companies planning team outings or offsites at Coorg resorts, with Dubare as the highlight. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and consolidated billing for registered accounts. Our corporate travels bangalore desk handles multi-bus movements with coordinated pickups from tech parks.
For extended families, residents' associations and clubs on a two-day trip covering Dubare, the Golden Temple, Nisargadhama, Harangi and Madikeri. A 35 to 50 seater bus with the same driver throughout and luggage space for an overnight stay.
One of our most booked school trips. A school excursion bus rental bangalore itinerary covering Dubare, Nisargadhama and the Golden Temple, with an overnight stay if needed. Our school picnic bus booking service includes safety-verified drivers, planned halts and fixed timings agreed with the school.
For college groups on a two to three day Coorg tour covering Dubare, Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat and Talacauvery. For premium comfort, our volvo luxury bus coaches are a popular choice for final-year tours.
A non-AC 27 to 50 seater bus on a transparent per-kilometre basis, with a clean vehicle and a verified driver. Ideal for school and community groups where cost per head matters most. The budget tier is about vehicle specification, never about maintenance or driver vetting.
Volvo and BharatBenz coaches with air suspension, reclining seats and premium interiors, well suited to corporate groups and senior citizens travelling to Coorg resorts. For the narrower roads to Abbey Falls and Talacauvery, we can advise on the best vehicle size.
We run a full range of group and passenger vehicles from one Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking, we can move you up or down a category without starting again.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, AC and non-AC, including Volvo and Benz coaches, the core vehicle for large groups on this route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, for mid-sized groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller families and groups
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• 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 buses are seated configuration with push-back seats, which suits a daytime drive to Dubare and Coorg perfectly.
Every quote is itemised in writing before you book. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Interstate tax, where the itinerary crosses a state border (not applicable for travel within Karnataka)
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. Vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance are maintained across the fleet.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, and custom tour packages combining any of these vehicles are available on request.
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Booking a bus 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, tech park or hotel name, such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, the BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.
• Share your total group size.
• Share your preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific overnight route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: bus hire rate (per km or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on vehicle), applicable toll estimates, interstate permit costs where applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and driver night halt charges for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date.
• For Goa, Shirdi and overnight hire from Bangalore during New Year, Diwali and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early.
• For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• 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.
• Your confirmation includes driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown, all in writing.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip, the driver handles all NH exits, toll payments, Karnataka border permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM UPI. The fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits on bus hire.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. 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 MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: a 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Goa, Shirdi and large peak-date Bangalore corporate hire bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group 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 an alternate bus is offered.
• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — Goa, Shirdi and multi-day outstation bus hire require a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day Bangalore bus hire.
• Peak dates — New Year's Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — monthly corporate commute contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, force majeure and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, with the refund to your original payment method.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels for operational reasons — 100 percent of the advance, within 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres are less than the minimum — proportional credit, 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.
The bangalore to dubare elephant camp distance is approximately 245 to 255 kilometres via the Mysuru Expressway, Mysore, Hunsur, Bylakuppe and Kushalnagar. A bus takes 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes including a breakfast halt.
Pricing starts from around Rs 45 per kilometre for a 29 seater bus and varies with seating capacity, AC or non-AC configuration, and whether you choose a standard, Volvo or BharatBenz coach. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated garage to garage on total kilometres and hours. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date. It must be paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes. For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
The elephant bathing and feeding activities usually take place in the morning, with a shorter session later in the day. As dubare elephant camp timings, entry fees, boat crossings and permitted activities are set by the forest department and can change, please confirm them before your trip. We plan your departure so that the group reaches the camp in time.
Yes, but it is a long day. To reach the camp for the morning activities, the bus needs to leave Bangalore by about 4:30 to 5:00 AM, and the return reaches Bangalore late in the evening. Many schools and groups prefer a two-day trip with a night in Kushalnagar, which allows a relaxed morning at Dubare and time for the Golden Temple and Nisargadhama.
Yes. There is a parking area on the riverbank near the boat crossing, and the driver sets down the group close to the entry point. On weekends and holidays the area can be busy, so arriving early is recommended.
Visitors cross the Kaveri by boat operated by the camp authorities, and life jackets and safety rules are enforced by them. During the peak monsoon, crossings may be suspended when the river is high. Teachers and group leaders should keep children together and follow the staff's instructions at all times.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services; all our buses are seated configuration with push-back seats. We also do not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. All buses carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Yes. The bus stays with the group for the whole trip. Some roads, such as the approach to Abbey Falls and the climb to Talacauvery, are narrow, so a large bus may park a little away from the entrance. For groups planning several Coorg hill stops, a mini bus or 35 seater can be more convenient, and we will advise when you enquire.
Cancelling more than 7 days before departure carries no charge, with the full advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Between 4 and 7 days the charge is 10 percent of the total fare, between 48 hours and 4 days 25 percent, between 24 and 48 hours 50 percent, and under 24 hours 75 percent. Multi-day outstation hire needs a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund.