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Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
The heart of the town and the reason for the journey. The guruvayur temple enshrines Krishna in his four-armed Vishnu form, holding conch, discus, mace and lotus, and the name is said to come from Guru, the preceptor of the gods, and Vayu, the god of wind, who installed the idol here. The temple opens at 3:00 AM for Nirmalyam darshan, and guruvayur temple timings vary through the day, so check the Devaswom schedule before planning. Only Hindus are permitted inside. Offerings such as Thulabharam, where devotees are weighed against bananas, jaggery or other items, are unique experiences worth seeing.
Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple
The heart of the town and the reason for the journey. The guruvayur temple enshrines Krishna in his four-armed Vishnu form, holding conch, discus, mace and lotus, and the name is said to come from Guru, the preceptor of the gods, and Vayu, the god of wind, who installed the idol here. The temple opens at 3:00 AM for Nirmalyam darshan, and guruvayur temple timings vary through the day, so check the Devaswom schedule before planning. Only Hindus are permitted inside. Offerings such as Thulabharam, where devotees are weighed against bananas, jaggery or other items, are unique experiences worth seeing.
Punnathur Kotta Elephant Camp
About four kilometres from the temple, punnathur kotta is an old palace ground that now houses the elephants offered to Guruvayur by devotees over the years. Dozens of tuskers live here, and watching them being bathed and fed in the morning is a memorable experience, especially for children. The elephants take part in temple processions, and the annual Anayottam, the elephant race that opens the Utsavam, is one of the most spirited events in the Guruvayur calendar. Visit early, follow the mahouts' instructions and keep a safe distance.
Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple
Just a short walk north-west of the main temple, this Shiva shrine is traditionally visited immediately after Guruvayur darshan; many devotees believe the pilgrimage is incomplete without it. The temple also has shrines to Vishnu and Parvati, and it is noticeably quieter than the main temple, which makes it a pleasant place for elders to sit for a while.
Parthasarathy Temple
Close to the main temple, this shrine depicts Krishna as Parthasarathy, the charioteer of Arjuna delivering the Bhagavad Gita on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. The image of Krishna holding the reins of the chariot is rare in Kerala, and the temple's traditional architecture and calm courtyards make it an easy addition to the morning temple circuit.
Institute of Mural Painting
Run by the Guruvayur Devaswom near the East Nada, this institute trains students in the Kerala mural tradition, the rich, natural-pigment style seen on the walls of the state's old temples and palaces. Visitors can often see students at work on large panels depicting episodes from the Krishna legends. It is a rewarding half hour for anyone interested in art, and small mural works are sometimes available to buy.
Chavakkad Beach and Blangad Beach
About five kilometres west of the temple, Chavakkad is where the Guruvayur crowds give way to a wide, open coastline. The beach is at its best in the evening, when fishing boats come in and the sunset lights up the sea. Neighbouring Blangad Beach is quieter still. Swimming is not advisable because of strong currents, but a walk along the shore is a good way to end a day of temple visits.
Palayur Church
Around five kilometres away, the Palayur St Thomas Church is believed to have been founded by St Thomas the Apostle in 52 AD, making it one of the earliest Christian sites in India. The church grounds include the tank where the saint is said to have baptised the first converts, and the annual feast draws large numbers of pilgrims. It is a peaceful and historically significant stop just outside the temple town.
Thriprayar Sree Rama Temple
About 22 kilometres south of Guruvayur on the banks of the Theevra river, Thriprayar is one of the four temples of the Nalambalam pilgrimage dedicated to Rama and his brothers, especially popular during the Malayalam month of Karkidakam in July and August. The idol is believed to have been worshipped by Krishna himself. The fish in the temple river, fed by devotees as an offering, are a charming sight.
Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur
Twenty-eight kilometres away in the centre of Thrissur, the Vadakkunnathan Temple is a classic example of Kerala temple architecture, with massive gateways, a sprawling walled compound and fine wooden carvings. Its conservation work received a UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage award in 2015. The temple grounds host the famous Thrissur Pooram every April or May, when caparisoned elephants and percussion ensembles fill the town.
Distance
505 Km
One way
Time
11 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 20768
Plus GST
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹17,255 ₹20,768
+ ₹2998 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹17,255 ₹20,768
+ ₹2998 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹17,255 ₹20,768
+ ₹2998 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹18,335 ₹22,054
+ ₹3174 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹18,335 ₹22,054
+ ₹3174 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2
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₹18,335 ₹22,054
+ ₹3174 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹18,335 ₹22,054
+ ₹3174 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹19,314 ₹23,241
+ ₹3351 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
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₹19,314 ₹23,241
+ ₹3351 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
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₹17,255 ₹20,768
+ ₹2998 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
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₹17,255 ₹20,768
+ ₹2998 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2
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₹17,770
+ ₹3091 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹21,274 ₹25,613
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹21,274 ₹25,613
+ ₹3703 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹25,292 ₹30,459
+ ₹4409 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹21,374 ₹25,713
+ ₹3703 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹24,313 ₹29,272
+ ₹4232 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
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₹24,313 ₹29,272
+ ₹4232 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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475 Km
505 Km
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.
Little England of the British era
The day begins on Hosur Road past Electronic City and the Attibele check post, where the car crosses into Tamil Nadu and the interstate permit is checked. Before 6:00 AM this stretch takes under an hour; after 8:30 AM it can take twice that. Hosur was once called Little England by the British for its cool, pleasant climate, and today it is a major industrial town for automobiles and electronics. The Chandra Choodeswarar Temple on the hill overlooks the town. Elapsed time: about one hour.
Steel City of Tamil Nadu
The road runs through granite hills and mango orchards past Dharmapuri, the turn-off for Hogenakkal Falls, often called the Niagara of India for its smoking cascades on the Cauvery. Salem, the Steel City of Tamil Nadu, is the largest town on the first half of the route, home to the Salem Steel Plant and ringed by the Shevaroy Hills, with the hill station of Yercaud a short climb away. The driver takes the bypass, and here the route leaves NH44 for NH544 towards Coimbatore. Elapsed time: about three hours thirty minutes.
Manchester of South India
NH544 bypasses Coimbatore, the Manchester of South India, known for its textile mills, engineering industry and pumps, with the Western Ghats rising on the horizon. Travellers who want to see the Adiyogi statue at the Isha Yoga Centre can add a detour of about 40 kilometres. Beyond Coimbatore the road reaches Walayar, the Tamil Nadu–Kerala border, where the Kerala check post is crossed and interstate formalities are handled by your driver. Elapsed time: about six hours forty-five minutes.
Granary of Kerala
Entering Kerala through the Palakkad Gap, the only significant break in the Western Ghats, the landscape turns green almost at once, with paddy fields and palm-lined villages. Palakkad is the Granary of Kerala, producing a large share of the state's rice, and its well-preserved fort was built by Hyder Ali in 1766. The highway continues through Alathur towards Vadakkencherry, where Kerala meals served on banana leaves make an excellent late lunch. Elapsed time: about eight hours.
Cultural Capital of Kerala
Near Kuthiran, the highway passes through Kerala's first road tunnel, a twin-bore tunnel cut through the hills close to the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary. Thrissur, the Cultural Capital of Kerala, follows, home to the Vadakkunnathan Temple, the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the famous Pooram
Dwaraka of the South
From Thrissur, the final 28 kilometres run west through busy townships to Guruvayur, the Dwaraka of the South, where your driver drops you at your lodge or at the East Nada. Elapsed time: ten to eleven hours with halts.
The most common booking on this route. Built around darshan, choroonu, thulabharam and visits to Mammiyoor, Parthasarathy and Punnathur Kotta, with the same vehicle and driver staying with the group throughout. Many families extend the trip into a kerala temple tour package from bangalore, adding Thrissur, Kodungallur or Ambalappuzha. A 20 seater mini bus rent bangalore booking fits extended families with plenty of room for luggage.
Guruvayur is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in South India, and families from Bangalore travel in groups for the ceremony. Once your guruvayur marriage booking is confirmed with the temple, we plan the mini buses around the muhurtham, with arrival the previous evening, early morning transfers to the temple and a relaxed return. For larger wedding parties, our wedding bus rental bangalore service provides additional coaches and decorated cars for the couple.
For Bangalore teams travelling to Kerala for offsites, plant visits or client meetings in Thrissur and Kochi. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full multi-day trip and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. Our corporate travels desk manages recurring corporate minibus bangalore requirements end to end.
For associations, community groups and college 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, and over a 510 kilometre one-way run the saving across a group is substantial. 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. On a ten to twelve hour drive, the difference is real. Suited to senior family members, VIP wedding guests and leadership travel. 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
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats, which is why we recommend an early morning daytime departure for Guruvayur rather than an overnight drive, or an optional halt at Coimbatore or Palakkad for groups with elderly passengers.
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
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu to Kerala crossings
• 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. For multi-day trips, the per-day minimum and driver allowance for each day appear as separate lines, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
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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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 Guruvayur and other 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 and Kerala for Guruvayur, 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 Guruvayur, Goa, Coorg and other multi-day outstation hire from Bangalore during peak dates and wedding seasons, 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.
• Multi-day outstation hire including Guruvayur — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day mini bus hire from Bangalore.
• 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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Excellent service from Tejas travel, we had booked 25 seater mini bus for two days to visit Chikmagalur from Bangalore with family and kids, vehicle was good, neat and clean, driver Sandeep was excellent person with soft spoken and good attitude, we enjoyed the trip, Mr. Imran provided timely help and made our booking and vehicle arrangements easy and comfortable. Thanks Tejas Travels, Imran and Sandeep. Looking forward to utilize Tejas travel service again.
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6/11/2023 Chikmagalur
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very well maintained vehicles, polite and cooperative staff, excellent service, worth recommending. We used their mini bus for 8 days. Our driver Nutan and our point of contact Laxmi were super supportive.
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The bangalore to guruvayur distance by road is approximately 510 kilometres via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem, Coimbatore, Palakkad and Thrissur on NH44 and NH544. By mini bus the journey takes 10 hours 30 minutes to 12 hours including meal and rest halts. Leaving Bangalore by 5:00 AM brings the group to Guruvayur in the early evening.
For a mini bus, usually yes. The Salem, Coimbatore and Palakkad route is four to six lane highway almost all the way to Thrissur. The Wayanad and Kozhikode route looks shorter on the map but involves ghat sections and the 9 PM to 6 AM night traffic restriction through the Bandipur forest, which can leave a group stuck if the day runs late. Our driver will recommend the best option based on your timing and stops.
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 the number of days the vehicle stays with you. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, interstate tax for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, 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. For wedding dates and festival periods, book as early as possible.
The route crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu at Attibele and from Tamil Nadu into Kerala at Walayar, so permits for both states are required. We arrange all permit documentation before departure, and the cost is billed at actuals as a separate line in your quote. You do not need to do anything at the check posts.
Men must wear a mundu or dhoti and remove their shirts before entering. Women wear a saree or other traditional attire permitted under the temple's current rules. Entry to the inner temple is restricted to Hindus. Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside, so leave them in the mini bus or at the counters provided. Rules can change, so check with the Guruvayur Devaswom before your visit.
Yes. We regularly move wedding parties from Bangalore to Guruvayur. Share the muhurtham time, the number of guests and your lodging details once the temple booking is confirmed, and we will plan the arrival, the early morning transfer to the temple and the return. For larger parties, we can combine mini buses with full-size buses and wedding cars.
The temple is busy throughout the year, but October to March offers the most comfortable weather. Guruvayur Ekadasi in November or December and the annual Ulsavam in February or March, with its famous elephant race, are spectacular but very crowded. The monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain but fewer crowds, and it is considered an auspicious season for many rituals.
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, so we plan the journey as a daytime drive.
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. Multi-day outstation trips need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund, and wedding bookings need 7 days' notice. 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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