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Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue
The heart of Gommatagiri is the monolithic statue of Bahubali, the son of the first Tirthankara Rishabhanatha, who renounced a kingdom after winning it and meditated standing so long that creepers grew around his limbs. The statue, around 18 to 20 feet tall, shows these vines curling up his legs and arms, a detail that makes it instantly recognisable. It is a smaller but beautifully carved counterpart to the giant statue at Shravanabelagola. The site is managed as a Jain religious centre, so dress modestly and follow the rules at the shrine.
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Gommateshwara Bahubali Statue
The heart of Gommatagiri is the monolithic statue of Bahubali, the son of the first Tirthankara Rishabhanatha, who renounced a kingdom after winning it and meditated standing so long that creepers grew around his limbs. The statue, around 18 to 20 feet tall, shows these vines curling up his legs and arms, a detail that makes it instantly recognisable. It is a smaller but beautifully carved counterpart to the giant statue at Shravanabelagola. The site is managed as a Jain religious centre, so dress modestly and follow the rules at the shrine.
The Hilltop and Rock-Cut Steps
Steps cut into the granite lead up the hill, with small shrines along the way. The climb is short but steep in places, and the reward is a wide view of fields, lakes and distant hills around Mysuru. Early mornings and late afternoons offer soft light and cool breezes, and the calm atmosphere makes it a lovely place to sit and reflect. Carry water, and be careful on the rock when it is wet.
Annual Head-Anointing Ceremony
Like Shravanabelagola, Gommatagiri holds a head-anointing ceremony for Bahubali, when the statue is bathed with water, milk, turmeric, sandalwood and flowers. It draws devotees from across Karnataka. Dates are announced by the temple administration, so check before planning a festival visit, and expect larger crowds on those days.
Mysuru Palace
About 20 kilometres away, the Mysore Palace is one of the most visited monuments in India, with its Indo-Saracenic domes, carved doors, stained glass and grand Durbar Hall. On Sundays and public holidays the palace is lit up in the evening with thousands of bulbs, a sight worth timing your return for.
Chamundi Hills
Overlooking Mysuru, Chamundi Hills holds the Chamundeshwari Temple, dedicated to the city's guardian goddess, and a giant monolithic Nandi on the way up. The hilltop gives panoramic views of the city, and the drive takes about 30 minutes from the centre.
Srirangapatna
On the way back towards Bangalore, the island town of Srirangapatna has the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tipu Sultan's summer palace Daria Daulat Bagh, the Gumbaz mausoleum and the fort ramparts. It is an ideal stop for history lovers.
KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens
About 30 kilometres from Gommatagiri, the Krishnaraja Sagar dam across the Kaveri is famous for the terraced Brindavan Gardens and their musical fountain show in the evening. It is a popular family stop before heading home.
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Close to Srirangapatna, Ranganathittu is a group of small islands in the Kaveri where painted storks, pelicans, egrets and many other birds nest, and marsh crocodiles bask on the rocks. Boat rides around the islands are the best way to see them, and the nesting season is the most rewarding time to visit.
Shravanabelagola
For a complete Jain pilgrimage, Shravanabelagola, about 85 kilometres from Gommatagiri, holds the famous 57-foot monolithic statue of Gommateshwara on Vindhyagiri hill, one of the largest free-standing statues in the world. Visiting both in one trip is a meaningful experience for devotees and a fascinating comparison for anyone interested in art and history.
Distance
170 Km
One way
Time
3 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 7389
Plus GST
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹6,207 ₹7,389
+ ₹1009 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹6,207 ₹7,389
+ ₹1009 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹6,207 ₹7,389
+ ₹1009 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹6,636 ₹7,888
+ ₹1068 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹6,636 ₹7,888
+ ₹1068 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2
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₹6,636 ₹7,888
+ ₹1068 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹6,636 ₹7,888
+ ₹1068 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹6,966 ₹8,288
+ ₹1128 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
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₹6,966 ₹8,288
+ ₹1128 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
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₹6,207 ₹7,389
+ ₹1009 (Taxes & Charges)
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+ ₹1009 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹6,380
+ ₹1040 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹7,626 ₹9,087
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹7,626 ₹9,087
+ ₹1247 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹9,045 ₹10,784
+ ₹1484 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹7,726 ₹9,187
+ ₹1247 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹8,715 ₹10,385
+ ₹1425 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹8,715 ₹10,385
+ ₹1425 (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.
Home of the Thatte Idli
The drive leaves Bangalore via Mysore Road and Kengeri and joins the Bangalore–Mysuru Expressway. Bidadi is the "Home of the Thatte Idli", the large, flat, soft idli served with chutney and butter that has become a favourite across the state. The town is also a growing industrial area with major automobile plants nearby. The expressway bypasses Bidadi, but a short service road detour leads to the popular idli stalls, making it an ideal early breakfast stop.
Silk City of Karnataka
Ramanagara is the "Silk City of Karnataka", home to one of the largest silk cocoon markets in Asia, where farmers bring cocoons for auction every day. Its rugged granite hills became famous as the location of the film Sholay, and the Ramadevara Betta vulture sanctuary lies among them. The expressway gives you good views of the rocky landscape as you pass.
Toy Town of Karnataka
Channapatna is the "Toy Town of Karnataka", known for its lacquered wooden toys and dolls, made from ivory wood and coloured with natural dyes. The craft carries a GI tag, and workshops and showrooms along the old highway sell toys, puzzles and décor. Many travellers stop here on the return journey to pick up gifts for children.
Home of the Maddur Vada
Maddur is the "Home of the Maddur Vada", a crisp fritter made with semolina, rice flour, onion and curry leaves. The dish is said to have been created at the town's railway station and is now enjoyed across Karnataka. Well-known eateries near the highway serve it hot, and it is a favourite snack stop for travellers.
Sugar City of Karnataka
Mandya is the "Sugar City of Karnataka", surrounded by sugarcane fields irrigated by the Kaveri and its canals. Sugar mills and jaggery units dot the district, and the countryside turns lush and green. The expressway skirts the town and keeps the drive quick.
Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan
Srirangapatna is the "Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan", formed by two branches of the Kaveri. It served as the capital of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, and its temple, palace and fort walls are just off the highway. Many visitors save it for the return drive, when a stop here fits naturally before heading back.
City of Palaces
Mysuru is the "Cultural Capital of Karnataka" and the "City of Palaces", known for its royal heritage, Dasara festival, silk sarees, sandalwood and Mysore Pak. Your driver uses the ring road to bypass the busy centre and join the Hunsur road. If you plan to see the palace or Chamundi Hills, your driver can fit them in before or after Gommatagiri.
Little Shravanabelagola of Mysuru
The final stretch brings you to the foot of Gommatagiri, the "Little Shravanabelagola of Mysuru", where the granite hill rises from the fields and the statue can be seen at the top. Your driver parks near the base while you climb. After the visit, you can head back to Mysuru for the palace and Chamundi Hills, or to KRS for the evening fountain show, before returning to Bangalore.
Built for Jain associations, temple committees and family groups. The day can combine Gommatagiri with other Jain sites, and a two-day circuit can take in Shravanabelagola as well. The driver plans around worship timings, dietary preferences for halts and the September Mahamastakabhisheka crowds, and waits for as long as the group needs on the hill. A 20 seater mini bus rent bangalore booking leaves room for puja items and elderly members.
For Bangalore teams looking for a Mysore-side outing with a heritage twist. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, multiple pickup points across tech parks and a named driver for the day. Our corporate travels desk manages recurring corporate minibus bangalore requirements with consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts.
Gommatagiri in the morning, Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills in the afternoon, and Brindavan Gardens in the evening, all in one vehicle with one driver. For families wanting a more relaxed pace, we plan it as a two-day trip with a night in Mysore, and the same mini bus stays with you throughout.
A day that covers art history, religion, colonial history and ecology in one sweep: Gommatagiri, Srirangapatna and Ranganathittu. Our school excursion bus rental bangalore option comes with verified drivers, speed-governed vehicles, first aid kits and a fixed pickup and drop schedule shared with teachers.
For associations, college groups and community trips where cost per head decides the booking. Non-AC 12 to 17 seater mini buses, point to point, with a clean vehicle and verified driver. The mini bus rate per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is our lowest. The budget tier changes the vehicle specification only, never maintenance or driver vetting.
Executive mini coach configuration with fewer, wider push-back seats, extra legroom and premium interiors, suited to senior members, VIP pilgrims and client hosting. For a smaller premium group, our luxury urbania rental bangalore option in 13 to 17 seater configuration is a comfortable alternative on the same route.
Our ac minibus rental bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations, and we operate a full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base. If your headcount changes after booking, we can usually move you up or down a category without restarting the process.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo bus and Benz bus coaches for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller groups on the same route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, the core vehicle for this route
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, including 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
The final 12 kilometres to Gommatagiri run on a narrow village road, where a mini bus or tempo traveller is the most practical choice. For large festival groups, we will advise on the best vehicle mix when you enquire. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services; all our vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats.
We quote in writing before you book and the quote itemises everything, so there are no surprises at trip end. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges, including the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway tolls
• Interstate tax, where applicable. The Bangalore to Gommatagiri route stays within Karnataka, so no interstate tax applies to this trip
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST
The garage-to-garage basis is standard across organised group transport in Bangalore. The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage for your pickup point and ends when it returns, and we factor this into the written quote. If your day ends with the Brindavan Gardens fountain show, the return to Bangalore may run past 9:45 PM, and the quote will show the late driver bata as a separate line so there are no surprises.
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, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other without changing operators.
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For larger movements, our bus rental in bangalore fleet runs 27 to 50 seater coaches for rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking, while volvo bus rental bangalore covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire for conferences, weddings and large corporate groups. Our mini bus rental in bangalore service sits between the two, handling minibus rental and mini bus booking online enquiries for groups of twelve to twenty-four.
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Booking a mini 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, building or landmark such as Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road or Koramangala.
• Share your destination or full itinerary.
• Share your group size.
• Share your preferred mini bus tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.
• For corporate bookings from Bangalore tech parks, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.
• For Goa and multi-day outstation hire, share the full day-wise itinerary so we can allocate a driver with multi-day route experience.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge:
◦ Mini bus hire rate — per kilometre or flat local package
◦ Driver allowance — Rs 500 to Rs 800 per day depending on vehicle
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati
◦ GST
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For Bangalore IT sector corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice is available at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive Mini Coach 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 mini bus variant on your date.
• 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:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location confirmation
◦ Full billing breakdown — all sent to WhatsApp or email in writing
• For peak Bangalore travel dates — New Year, Diwali, long IT weekends and October Dasara — book well ahead.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• The mini bus will be clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip the driver handles all routing, toll payments, ORR and NICE road exits, and Karnataka permit checkpoints.
• 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 group size, Bangalore pickup area, destination and travel date. Written mini bus 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, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method, with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for 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 both advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance payable at time of travel, accepted 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 corporate clients, monthly consolidated invoicing, and invoice issued within 24 hours.
A 20 percent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For Goa, Coorg and multi-day outstation hire from Bangalore during peak dates, a higher advance may be required.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation. There are no hidden conditions.
• More than 72 hours before departure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is 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 bus is deployed and the group 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 cancellation charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate vehicle is offered.
• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends require 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.
To cancel, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation follows 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.
For refunds, WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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The bangalore to gommatagiri distance is approximately 165 kilometres from central Bangalore via the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway, the Mysore Ring Road and the Hunsur Road to Yelwal, followed by a 12 kilometre village road to the hill. By mini bus the drive takes 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours. The gommatagiri distance from mysore is only about 24 kilometres, or 40 minutes.
Pricing starts from around Rs 30 per kilometre for a 12 seater AC mini bus and varies by seating capacity, AC or non-AC configuration and how many stops you add around Mysore. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and 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. Every charge appears in the written quote you receive within 2 hours.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific mini bus on your date. The advance must be paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, a receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and the balance is settled at trip end.
Yes. The village road from the arch after Yelwal is narrow and winding but paved, and our mini buses reach the parking area at the foot of Shravana Gudda without difficulty. From there, the group climbs the steps on foot to the statue.
The hillock is about 50 metres high and the steps are cut directly into the granite, so the climb is short but steep in places. Most people reach the top in 15 to 20 minutes. Footwear is left at the base, so visit in the morning before the rock gets hot. Elderly visitors can manage it slowly with support, and those who prefer not to climb can rest in the mini bus or at the base.
Yes, and most groups do. A typical day covers Gommatagiri in the morning, Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills in the afternoon and Brindavan Gardens in the evening. It is a long day, so leave Bangalore by 6:00 AM. For a relaxed pace, or to add Srirangapatna and Ranganathittu, plan a night in Mysore.
The annual Mahamastakabhisheka takes place in September. It is the busiest time on the hill, with pilgrims arriving from across South India. Confirm the exact date with the local temple committee, then book your mini bus as early as possible, since group vehicles on the Mysore route are in high demand during this period and the October Dasara season that follows.
October to February offers cool mornings and clear views, making the barefoot climb comfortable. The monsoon turns the surrounding fields green, though the granite can be slippery after rain. Summer afternoons are very hot on the rock, so plan an early morning visit between March and May.
Our minibus hire bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations in AC and non-AC. Under twelve passengers, an 8 to 18 seater tempo traveller is usually more economical, and above twenty-four we operate 27 to 50 seater buses including Volvo and Benz coaches. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper buses; all our vehicles have seated push-back configuration.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Between 48 and 72 hours the charge is 10 percent of the total fare, between 24 and 48 hours 25 percent, between 12 and 24 hours 50 percent, and under 12 hours 75 percent. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com. Our mini bus booking online and WhatsApp lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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