Bangalore to Hogenakkal Minibus Rental — 12 to 24 Seater Mini Bus for Group Day Trips

Minibus Packages for the Bangalore to Hogenakkal Route

Corporate Package

Hogenakkal is the default Bangalore team outing, and this is the package most of those bookings use. Built for tech park teams from Electronic City, Whitefield and Bellandur running a one-day offsite or a team-building day. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. Multiple vehicles are staggered so the whole group arrives together rather than over half an hour. Our corporate travels bangalore desk handles the arrangement when a corporate minibus bangalore booking runs to more than one vehicle.

Family Package

Extended family groups make up the other half of the bookings on this route, usually twelve to twenty people spanning three generations. Designed around the reality that not everyone is getting into the coracle: the vehicle stays at the parking area, so anyone who wants to sit out an activity has somewhere to wait in the shade. Child-friendly timing, a proper lunch halt built into the plan, and space for the towels and spare clothes a river day generates. Tell us the age range at enquiry and we will suggest the timing that works.

Budget Package

For groups where cost per head decides the booking. Non-AC 12 to 17 seater mini buses, point to point, no frills, clean vehicle and a verified driver. This is the standard choice for college groups, hostel outings, community trips and school excursions, and on a 360 kilometre round trip split across twenty passengers the per-head figure is very low. The mini bus rate per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is our lowest. Note that between March and June the Dharmapuri belt gets hot, so AC is worth the difference in those months. The budget tier is about vehicle specification only, never about maintenance or driver vetting.

Luxury and Executive Package

Executive mini coach configuration with fewer, wider push-back seats, extra legroom, better sound insulation and premium interiors. On a day that starts at 5:30 AM and ends near midnight, the return leg is where this earns its cost. Suited to senior management outings, client entertainment and milestone family occasions. For a step further, our luxury urbania rental bangalore option in 13 to 17 seater configuration is a premium alternative on the same route.

Our Minibus Fleet in Bangalore

Our ac minibus rental bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations. We run the full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can usually move you up or down a category without restarting the process.

•     Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, the core vehicle for this route

•     Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller groups on the same trip

•     Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups

•     Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van

•     Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Commuter through 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. Every vehicle in our fleet is seated configuration with push-back seats. On the Hogenakkal route this makes no difference at all, since the trip is a daytime run and the falls are best seen in the morning light.

Billing Details — What Is Included and What Is Extra

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.

Included in the Quoted Fare

•     Base fare and fuel charges

•     Driver allowance

Not Included — Billed Separately at Actuals

•     Toll charges and parking fees

•     Interstate tax and permit for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing

•     Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM

•     GST as applicable

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

The garage-to-garage basis is standard across the organised group transport industry in Bangalore. The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage for your pickup point and stops when it returns. We factor this into the written quote, so the number you approve is the number you pay. Two costs on this route are not ours and are paid by the group directly at the site: coracle charges at the official boating counter, and the oil massage if you want one.

The after 9:45 PM driver bata is worth reading twice on this particular trip. A Hogenakkal day that leaves at 6:00 AM and lingers at the river until 5:00 PM will get back to Bangalore late, so the bata usually applies. We flag it in the quote rather than letting it appear as a surprise at settlement.

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 driver and vehicle compliance are maintained across the fleet.

Other Popular Routes from Bangalore

Hogenakkal is one of several day-trip and short-haul corridors we run. These are the routes groups book most often from Bangalore.

•     Bangalore to Mysore — 145 km, three hours. Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna and Chamundi Hills. The most booked one-day outing on our list.

•     Bangalore to Shivanasamudra Falls — 135 km, three hours. Gaganachukki and Bharachukki on the same river, and the natural alternative when Hogenakkal is crowded.

•     Bangalore to Yelagiri — 160 km, three to four hours. A small Tamil Nadu hill station, popular for corporate outings.

•     Bangalore to Nandi Hills — 60 km, ninety minutes. The classic sunrise run and the shortest group booking we take.

•     Bangalore to Nanjangud — 175 km, four hours. Dakshina Kashi and the Srikanteshwara temple, usually combined with Mysore.

•     Bangalore to Kushalnagar and Coorg — 235 km, five hours. Bylakuppe, Nisargadhama and Dubare. A frequent corporate offsite.

•     Bangalore to Ooty — 270 km, six to seven hours. Through Mysore and Bandipur into the Nilgiris. Needs a Tamil Nadu permit.

•     Bangalore to Puttaparthi — 165 km, four hours. Prasanthi Nilayam, an easy one-day pilgrimage.

•     Bangalore to Tirupati — 250 km, four to five hours. Our most frequent pilgrimage booking, usually a same-day return.

•     Bangalore to Pondicherry — 310 km, six hours. The French Quarter, Auroville and the beaches.

Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore

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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How to Book a Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore — Step by Step

Booking a mini bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.

Step 1 — Contact Tejas Travels

•     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, Koramangala or Bellandur.

•     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 Hogenakkal and other outstation hire crossing into Tamil Nadu, share the travel date early so the interstate permit is arranged before departure.

•     Tell us if the group wants a vegetarian lunch halt, so the driver plans it at Dharmapuri or Pennagaram rather than improvising.

•     If you want the scenic Anchetti route rather than the highway, say so at this stage so we can advise on vehicle size and return timing.

Step 2 — Receive Your Written Quote

•     Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.

•     The quote itemises the mini bus hire rate, per kilometre or as a flat local package.

•     Driver allowance is stated separately, at Rs 500 to Rs 800 per day depending on vehicle.

•     Applicable toll estimates are included.

•     The interstate permit for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing is shown as a separate line, billed at actuals.

•     The after 9:45 PM driver bata is flagged where the itinerary makes a late return likely, which on a Hogenakkal day trip it usually does.

•     GST is shown as a separate line.

•     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.

Step 3 — Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance

•     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 is issued within 30 minutes.

•     Your confirmation includes the driver name and mobile number.

•     It also includes the vehicle registration number, departure time and pickup location confirmation.

•     The full billing breakdown is sent to WhatsApp or email in writing.

•     For peak dates — long weekends, New Year, Diwali, Dasara and the post-monsoon months when the falls are at their best — book well ahead.

Step 4 — Your Driver and Mini Bus Arrive Early

•     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, NICE and ORR road exits, and the Attibele border formalities.

•     At Hogenakkal the driver parks in the designated area above the river and waits for the group through the day.

•     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.

Payment Methods — Mini Bus for Rent and Hire in Bangalore

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 long weekends and the busy post-monsoon season at Hogenakkal, a higher advance may be required.

Cancellation Policy — Mini Bus Hire in Bangalore

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.

Special Cancellation Conditions

•     Falls closed due to high water — if the Tamil Nadu authorities suspend coracle operations or close public access because the Kaveri is in spate, and you cancel on that basis before departure, we treat it as force majeure with a 100 percent refund within 2 working days.

•     Peak dates — long weekends, New Year, Diwali, Dasara and the post-monsoon season require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.

•     Multi-day outstation hire including Hogenakkal with Mettur, Yercaud or Salem — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight 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.

•     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.

Refund Policy — Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore

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, processed 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.

Refund Timelines by Payment Method

•     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.