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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.
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.
Kaveri River Activities
The Kaveri near Dubare is known for coracle rides and, in the right season and when permitted, river rafting over gentle rapids. The forested banks and rocky channels make it a scenic spot even if you simply walk along the river. Always follow the instructions of licensed operators and never enter the water on your own, as currents can be strong.
Kaveri Nisargadhama
About 15 kilometres from Dubare near Kushalnagar, Nisargadhama is a riverine island reached by a hanging bridge. Bamboo groves, teak trees, a deer park, tree houses and river views make it a lovely place for a relaxed walk with children. It is often combined with Dubare on the same day.
Namdroling Monastery and Golden Temple, Bylakuppe
Bylakuppe is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India, and Namdroling Monastery is its centrepiece. The Golden Temple houses three large gilded statues of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Amitayus, surrounded by colourful murals. The peaceful monastery grounds, prayer wheels and monks at study make it a memorable stop, and nearby cafes serve momos and thukpa.
Harangi Dam
About 10 kilometres from Kushalnagar, the Harangi reservoir on a tributary of the Kaveri is surrounded by forest and gardens, and it is especially attractive after the monsoon. The area around Harangi also has an elephant camp, making it a good addition for wildlife lovers.
Chiklihole Reservoir
Close to the Dubare forest, Chiklihole is a small, quiet reservoir with a curved dam wall and forest all around. It sees far fewer visitors than the main sights and is ideal for a peaceful break and photographs, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon.
Madikeri Fort
About 35 kilometres from Kushalnagar, Madikeri Fort stands at the heart of Coorg's main town. First built in the 17th century by the Kodagu ruler Mudduraja, it was rebuilt in stone under Tipu Sultan and later renovated by the Kodagu kings. The fort holds the old palace, two life-size stone elephant statues and a museum in the former church inside its walls, with exhibits on Kodagu's history and culture.
Raja's Seat and Abbey Falls
In Madikeri, Raja's Seat is a garden viewpoint where the Kodagu kings are said to have enjoyed the sunset over rolling hills and valleys. A short drive away, Abbey Falls drops through coffee and spice estates and is at its most powerful in and after the monsoon. Both are easy additions on a Madikeri day.
Mandalpatti Viewpoint
For a little adventure, Mandalpatti near Madikeri offers grassy hilltop views above the clouds. The last stretch is steep and rough, and local jeeps are typically used to reach the top. Sunrise and early morning are the best times to go.
Distance
245 Km
One way
Time
5 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 10567
Plus GST
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹13,771 ₹16,528
+ ₹2353 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹13,771 ₹16,528
+ ₹2353 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹13,871 ₹16,628
+ ₹2353 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹13,771 ₹16,528
+ ₹2353 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹10,681 ₹12,787
+ ₹1797 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹10,681 ₹12,787
+ ₹1797 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,681 ₹12,787
+ ₹1797 (Taxes & Charges)
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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.
For Bangalore teams planning a Coorg offsite or team-building weekend around Dubare and a Kushalnagar resort. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval, a named driver for the full trip and consolidated billing. Our corporate travels bangalore desk handles multi-vehicle movements.
A two-day plan covering Dubare on the first morning, Nisargadhama and the Golden Temple in the afternoon, and Madikeri the next day, with the same vehicle and driver throughout. The 13 seater urbania rent bangalore option leaves room for luggage and children's gear.
For celebrations, overseas guests and senior executives. The best-condition Urbania is allocated and the driver can be in formal attire. Booked through our luxury urbania rental bangalore service.
Rafting in season, the elephant session, Mandalpatti at sunrise and flexible stops, with a 16 seater urbania rent bangalore configuration so larger groups travel together.
We run every group vehicle size from the same Bangalore base.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, the economical option for smaller groups on the same route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van, the recommended vehicle for this route
• 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 with push-back or recliner seats.
We quote in writing before you book, and the quote lists every charge. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges, including Bangalore to Mysore expressway tolls, and parking fees
• Interstate tax, where a trip crosses a state border (not applicable to Dubare)
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM is charged extra
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to our 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.
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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 Dubare, Bylakuppe and Madikeri.
• Share the number of passengers and your preferred vehicle and seating variant.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• For premium bookings, mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team can allocate the best-condition vehicle and, where required, arrange formal chauffeur attire.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote clearly itemises every charge:
◦ Vehicle hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance — Rs 600 per day for Urbania outstation hire
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati. Not required for Dubare
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is 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, such as a 13 seater Urbania and a tempo traveller, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once you are satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment 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
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• For premium bookings, the advance may be higher because of the limited Urbania fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand — wedding season from November to February and New Year.
• 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, 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 payment is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres 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.
• 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 10,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, with the payment link sent via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Accepted for the balance at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing.
Fleet note: For peak dates, a higher advance may be required given the limited Urbania fleet in Bangalore and 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; the full fare is 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.
• Premium and multi-day Urbania bookings — Minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to the limited Bangalore 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 to the original payment instrument.
• 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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Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
Souvik Bhattacharya
6/4/2026 Pondicherry
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
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The dubare elephant camp distance from bangalore is about 240 kilometres one way via the Mysore expressway, Hunsur and Kushalnagar. The drive takes 5 to 5.5 hours with a breakfast halt.
Urbania hire starts from Rs 40 per km, and the final urbania rent per km bangalore rate depends on the seating variant. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, billed garage to garage.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and holds the Urbania for your date.
The elephant bathing and feeding session runs in the morning, roughly 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and the camp is generally open to about 5:30 PM. The dubare elephant camp timings and dubare elephant camp entry fee, including boat and activity charges, are set by the forest department and can change, so confirm close to your date.
Leave by 4:30 to 5:00 AM. That puts you at the camp by around 10:00 AM with a breakfast halt, or earlier without one.
Rafting and coracle rides run on the Cauvery mainly during the monsoon, subject to permissions that can be suspended for safety.
It can, but it means around 480 kilometres and ten to eleven hours of driving in a day. We recommend a two-day plan with a night in Kushalnagar or Madikeri, which also fits the Golden Temple and Nisargadhama into a coorg tour package from bangalore style itinerary.
Our Force Urbania fleet covers 13 to 17 seater configurations, with cars, tempo travellers, mini buses and 27 to 50 seater buses for other group sizes. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services.
No. The whole route, including Bylakuppe and Madikeri, is within Karnataka, so no interstate tax applies.
Cancelling more than 72 hours ahead is free with a full refund in 5 to 7 working days; charges rise to 10, 25 and 50 percent as departure nears, and multi-day bookings need 5 days notice for a full refund. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance, so passengers are advised to arrange their own. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773.
