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Places to Visit in Horanadu

Adi Shakthi Annapoorneshwari Temple

Adi Shakthi Annapoorneshwari Temple

The temple stands on the Bhadra with hills on every side, and the goddess is depicted standing on a lotus with a vessel of food and a ladle. The present structure was substantially rebuilt in the early 1970s and the complex now includes dining halls, accommodation blocks and a large hall, all organised around the annadana. Visit for a meal as well as darshan - they are part of the same thing here. Timings for both worship and the sittings run to the temple schedule; confirm for your date, and dress traditionally.

Adi Shakthi Annapoorneshwari Temple

Adi Shakthi Annapoorneshwari Temple

The temple stands on the Bhadra with hills on every side, and the goddess is depicted standing on a lotus with a vessel of food and a ladle. The present structure was substantially rebuilt in the early 1970s and the complex now includes dining halls, accommodation blocks and a large hall, all organised around the annadana. Visit for a meal as well as darshan - they are part of the same thing here. Timings for both worship and the sittings run to the temple schedule; confirm for your date, and dress traditionally.

Kalasa and the Kalaseshwara Temple

Kalasa and the Kalaseshwara Temple

Ten kilometres from Horanadu on the same river, Kalasa is an old temple town counted among the Pancha Kshetras of this region, with the Kalaseshwara temple standing above the Bhadra and a set of theerthams associated with Agastya. Ambatheertha, a short distance out, is a pool on the river in forest where the water is held to be sacred and where the setting does most of the work. Visit Kalasa in the morning; the temple is quiet by comparison with Horanadu and the walk down to the river is worth the time.

Kudremukh National Park

Kudremukh National Park

Around thirty kilometres west, Kudremukh covers a large area of shola forest and rolling grassland in the Western Ghats, named for a peak whose profile is said to resemble a horse face. The trek to the summit is one of the better known in Karnataka - a demanding day of around twenty kilometres return through grassland, with permits and a mandatory guide arranged through the forest department at Mullodi or the range office. Visit between October and February. Permits are limited, arrangements change, and the trek is not a casual undertaking; confirm directly with the department before planning around it.

Hanuman Gundi and Kadambi Falls

Hanuman Gundi and Kadambi Falls

Hanuman Gundi, also called Soothanabbi, lies inside Kudremukh park around twenty-five kilometres from Horanadu - a fall of some hundred feet dropping into a natural rock pool, reached by a flight of around four hundred steps down through forest. Kadambi Falls is closer to the road and needs no walking at all. Visit between July and December when there is water; Hanuman Gundi has an entry charge and set timings through the forest department, and the steps are steep and slippery after rain, so footwear matters.

Sringeri

Sringeri

Fifty kilometres from Horanadu and the third point of the standard circuit. Sringeri is the first of the four mathas Adi Shankara established and the seat of the Sharada Peetham, with an unbroken line of acharyas since the eighth century - and alongside the Sharadamba shrine stands the Vidyashankara temple, whose twelve pillars are positioned so that the sun falls on each in the order of the zodiac months. The Tunga below is full of protected fish that come to the steps. Visit as a full half day; our bangalore to sringeri cab page covers it properly.

The Bhadra and the Malnad

The Bhadra and the Malnad

The country around Horanadu is the reason a good number of visitors extend the trip. The Bhadra rises in these hills and runs past both Kalasa and Horanadu; the surrounding slopes are coffee, cardamom and pepper under forest shade, and the roads wind through them continuously. Bhagavathi nature camp inside Kudremukh, homestays on the estates around Kalasa, and the Charmadi ghat road west from Kottigehara are all within reach. Visit by simply driving - this is one of the more consistently beautiful stretches of Karnataka and the drive between the temples is a large part of what you came for

Distance

370 Km

One way

Time

8 hrs

Via expressway

Starting from

₹ 24280

Plus GST

About the Bangalore-Horanadu route

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Hassan

185 Km

Chikmagalur

245 Km

Kalasa

355 Km

Horanadu

370 Km

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Hassan

185 Km

Chikmagalur

245 Km

Kalasa

355 Km

Horanadu

370 Km

Bangalore

Bangalore

Departure Point

Express Way

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.

Hassan

Hassan

Base of the Hoysala Belt

Chikmagalur

Chikmagalur

Coffee Cradle of India

Kalasa

Kalasa

Temple Town on the Bhadra

Horanadu

Horanadu

Annadana Kshetra of the Malnad

Bus Packages for the Bangalore to Horanadu Route

Corporate Package

Built for Bangalore IT and manufacturing teams heading into the Malnad for offsites and annual outings, frequently combining Horanadu with a Chikkamagaluru plantation stay. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full multi-day charter and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. The same corporate bus rental bangalore vehicle stays with your team across the Kalasa, Horanadu and Sringeri legs, with duty slips signed daily and reconciled against the final invoice. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages the arrangement end to end.

Family and Pilgrimage Package

The dominant booking on this corridor. Temple committees, trusts, associations and extended families of thirty to fifty travelling three to five days, covering Horanadu, Kalasa and Sringeri, often adding Kollur. Itineraries are planned around darshan and annadana timings rather than driving hours, and the driver is briefed to expect long waits at each temple. Navaratri and other festival periods need booking months ahead, since accommodation and vehicles across the whole Malnad tighten at the same time.

Budget Package

For groups where cost per head decides whether the trip happens at all, which describes a great many trust and association bookings. Non-AC 27 to 41 seater coaches, point to point, clean vehicle, verified driver, no frills. The bus rent per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is our lowest, and across a 680 kilometre round trip the saving across a full coach is substantial. Non-AC is a reasonable choice here in any case, since the Malnad stretch stays cool for most of the year. The budget tier is about vehicle specification only, never about maintenance or driver vetting.

Luxury Package

Volvo and Benz coaches with wider push-back seats, better suspension for the winding second half of the drive, superior sound insulation and premium interiors. On a route where 170 kilometres are estate road, the difference in ride quality is practical rather than cosmetic. Suited to senior management travel and milestone family trips. Our volvo bus rental bangalore tier is the usual choice, subject to the size guidance above, and for smaller premium groups the luxury urbania rental bangalore option in 13 to 17 seater configuration reaches every stop in the circuit without restriction.

Our Bus Fleet in Bangalore

Our ac bus rental bangalore fleet covers 27 to 50 seater coaches, including Volvo and Benz. Every group vehicle category runs from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount shifts after booking, or if the itinerary argues for a smaller coach on the Malnad legs, we can usually change category without restarting the process.

• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches, AC and non-AC

• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, the easiest large-group option on the narrower Kalasa and Ambatheertha approaches

• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller parties on the same circuit

• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van

• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross through Fortuner and Commuter, up to 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 is seated configuration with push-back seats, which is why the Horanadu run is planned as an early-morning daytime drive with proper meal halts rather than an overnight haul. On Malnad roads, with monsoon fog, estate traffic and unlit stretches, arriving in daylight with a rested driver is the only sensible approach.

Billing Details — What Is Included and What Is Extra

We quote in writing before you book and the quote itemises every line, so nothing appears at trip end that you have not already approved. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the 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, where the itinerary crosses a state border — not applicable on the direct Horanadu route, which stays within Karnataka

• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM

• GST as applicable

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

Garage-to-garage billing is the standard basis across the organised group transport industry in Bangalore. The meter starts when the coach leaves our garage for your pickup point and stops when it returns. That distance is already built into the written quote, so the number you approve is the number you settle. For trust and association bookings that need committee approval, we can issue the quote in a format that can be tabled directly.

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 entire fleet.

Other Popular Routes from Bangalore

Horanadu is one of several Malnad and pilgrimage corridors we operate. These are the routes groups book most often from Bangalore.

• Bangalore to Sringeri — 330 km, seven to eight hours. The Sharada Peetham on the Tunga, and the standard companion booking to Horanadu.

• Bangalore to Kollur — 400 km, nine hours. The Mookambika temple, the third leg of the classic Malnad and coastal circuit.

• Bangalore to Chikkamagaluru — 245 km, five hours. Coffee country, Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri, an easy extension on the way in or out.

• Bangalore to Udupi — 405 km, eight hours. The Krishna Matha and Malpe beach, often added at the end of a Horanadu and Kollur run.

• Bangalore to Dharmasthala — 300 km, six and a half hours. Manjunatha temple and Kukke Subramanya nearby, another high-repeat pilgrimage booking.

• Bangalore to Coorg — 265 km, five to six hours. Coffee estates, Abbey Falls and Dubare elephant camp. Weekends fill early.

• Bangalore to Mysore — 145 km, three hours. Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace and Chamundi Hills. Our most booked one-day outing and school excursion.

• Bangalore to Hampi — 340 km, seven hours. UNESCO World Heritage ruins, best from November to February.

• Bangalore to Gokarna — 480 km, ten hours. Mahabaleshwar temple and the beach stretch, popular with college groups.

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

Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore

Every service below operates from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a group can begin a trip in one city and end it in the other without changing operators.

For larger movements, our bus rental in bangalore fleet runs 27 to 50 seater coaches for rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking requirements, while the volvo luxury bus tier covers volvo bus rental bangalore and luxury bus hire for conferences, weddings and large corporate movements. The mini bus rental in bangalore service sits a step below and is frequently the better answer on Malnad roads, handling minibus rental, mini bus booking online and mini bus for rent in bangalore enquiries for groups of twelve to twenty-four.

Our cab rental bangalore service covers premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and everyday car booking across sedans, SUVs and premium marques. For eight to eighteen passengers, luxury tempo traveller bangalore covers the tt vehicle range on the same corridor, and the force urbania rent bangalore fleet handles urbania van rental and urbania on rent bangalore bookings for premium small-group travel.

On the corporate side, corporate travels bangalore covers corporate bus service bangalore, corporate car rental bangalore and corporate transport services for managed travel accounts. Our employee transportation services bangalore division runs office bus service bangalore, staff transportation services and night shift bus service bangalore contracts across tech parks, with employee pick up and drop service and employee shuttle service arrangements built around shift timings.

For education clients, school transportation services covers school bus service bangalore, school bus rental bangalore and student pick up and drop service, including school excursion bus rental bangalore and college trip bus rental for annual tours. Airport requirements are handled by airport transfer bangalore, covering bangalore airport bus, kempegowda airport taxi and airport bus booking with live flight tracking. Longer journeys fall under outstation cabs bangalore for outstation bus booking, outstation taxi bangalore and outstation vehicle booking across multi-day itineraries, and for celebrations, wedding car rental bangalore handles wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore for guest movement. And for premium seven-seater travel, innova hycross rent bangalore covers innova hycross taxi and hycross car rental bookings. Custom tour packages combining any of these vehicles are available on request.

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

Booking a 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, 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 Benz.

• Tell us which stops beyond Horanadu are planned — Kalasa, Ambatheertha, Sringeri, Kudremukh or Kollur — since those determine the coach size we recommend.

• If you are travelling for Navaratri or another festival period, say so at enquiry, because the whole Malnad commits months ahead.

• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.

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 every charge:

• Bus hire rate — per kilometre or flat local package

• Driver allowance

• Applicable toll estimates

• Interstate permit where applicable — not required for the direct Horanadu route, which stays within Karnataka

• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM for late-running temple days

• GST

• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.

• For trusts, associations and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for committee or PO-based approval.

• Request comparison quotes for a 35 seater versus a 45 seater at the same time, since coach size affects which stops in the circuit are reachable.

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 bus 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 dates such as Navaratri, New Year, Diwali, Dasara and long IT weekends, book well ahead and pay the advance early.

Step 4 — Your Driver and Bus Arrive Early

• 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 in advance.

• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active.

• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.

• During the trip the driver handles all routing, toll payments, temple parking 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 booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.

Payment Methods — 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 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 and trust bookings 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 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 MICE and corporate PO approvals.

• Cash — Balance payable at time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.

• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing available.

A 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Navaratri and other festival dates, and for large peak-season Malnad charters, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and Benz coach hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment, since those units are limited.

Cancellation Policy — Bus Hire in Bangalore

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 cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.

• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.

• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.

• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is 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. 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 bus is offered.

Special Cancellation Conditions

• Multi-day outstation hire including Horanadu, Sringeri, Kollur and Udupi — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day bus hire from Bangalore.

• Festival dates — Navaratri and other major temple festival periods require a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund, given how far ahead these vehicles are committed.

• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding date are non-refundable.

• Peak dates — New Year’s Eve, Diwali, Dasara and Bangalore long weekends require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.

• Corporate contracts — monthly corporate commute contracts are governed by contract terms. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.

• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, monsoon landslides and tree falls on the Malnad ghat roads, and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.

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.

Refund Policy — 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 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance paid, 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 paid, within 2 working days on priority processing.

• Trip shortfall where actual 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.

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.

What Our Customers Say About Our Bus Services in Bangalore

Sagar Bamashetti

Sagar Bamashetti

11/9/2025Bangalore

5/5

Travelled to Bangalore

We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.

Sagar Bamashetti

Travelled to Bangalore

We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.

Sagar Bamashetti

11/9/2025 Bangalore

5/5

Saroj Gupta

Travelled to Bangalore

Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.

Saroj Gupta

6/11/2025 Bangalore

5/5

Somaasunder Ks

Travelled to Bangalore

I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.

Somaasunder Ks

2/6/2025 Bangalore

5/5

Ramesh Thirugnanam

Travelled to Bangalore

Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.

Ramesh Thirugnanam

13/10/2024 Bangalore

5/5

Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Horanadu Bus

The bangalore to horanadu distance by road is approximately 340 kilometres via Nelamangala, Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Belur, Mudigere and Kalasa, which is the route we run. That is seven and a half to eight and a half hours of driving before meal halts. The first 170 kilometres to Hassan are fast four-lane; the remaining 170 are Malnad road and take disproportionately longer. A 5:30 AM departure gets most groups to Horanadu by early to mid afternoon.

Yes, large buses do serve Horanadu, but the last stretch from Mudigere through Kottigehara and Kalasa is narrow estate road and a full-size coach moves slowly on it. More importantly, a 45 or 50 seater is restricted at several of the smaller stops in the circuit, particularly Ambatheertha and the approach to Hanumanagundi. For most groups we recommend a 27 or 35 seater, which covers the whole itinerary without restriction. We advise on this at the quote stage, before you pay anything.

Bus fares around Rs 28,820. The final figure depends on vehicle class, number of days and total kilometres run. Since billing is garage to garage on actual kilometres and hours, we issue a written itemised quote within 2 hours rather than a verbal estimate.

No. The direct route stays entirely within Karnataka, so there is no interstate permit or state tax on this trip, which makes the billing simpler than on our Kerala and Tamil Nadu corridors. If your itinerary extends beyond the state, that permit appears as a separate line in the written quote before you confirm.

A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific bus on your travel date. The advance must be paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes. The balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance. Navaratri and other festival dates commit early across the whole Malnad, so for those a higher advance may be requested.

Yes, and this is how nearly every group books it. The same coach and driver remain with you throughout, covering Horanadu, Kalasa at ten kilometres, Ambatheertha, Sringeri at fifty and Hanumanagundi at forty, plus any onward leg to Kollur or Udupi, subject to the coach size guidance above. Multi-day bookings are billed on total kilometres and hours with a per-day minimum plus driver allowance. Share your day-wise itinerary at enquiry stage and we quote the whole trip as one figure.

Two days covers Horanadu alone, travelling up on day one and back on day two, though that is a lot of driving for one darshan. Three days is the standard booking and brings Kalasa and Sringeri comfortably into the plan. Four days adds Kudremukh, Hanumanagundi or Chikkamagaluru without rushing, and five allows Kollur and the coast. The roads between these stops are slow, so extra nights buy sightseeing rather than travel.

October to February is the most comfortable window, with clear air, good visibility over Kudremukh and waterfalls still running after the monsoon. Navaratri is the largest festival period and the most rewarding time to be there, and also the hardest to arrange. June to September brings very heavy Malnad rain: the landscape is extraordinary, but roads are slow, fog is frequent and ghat sections occasionally close after landslides.

No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats. On this route we would not recommend overnight driving in any case, since the final 170 kilometres are narrow, unlit estate roads where fog and wildlife are both common after dark. An early morning departure with a rested driver is safer and makes the drive itself part of the trip.

Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if they wish to be covered. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is verified with a commercial licence and route experience, but personal passenger cover is not part of the booking. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, Bangalore pickup location, group size and day-wise itinerary. A written itemised quote follows within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance, and you receive driver details, vehicle registration and the full billing breakdown in writing. Our bangalore bus booking and WhatsApp enquiry lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.