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Sri Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple
The heart of the village, the temple enshrines Lord Ganesha in a rare standing form with two arms, holding a modaka and a lotus bud. According to local tradition, the sage Narada brought Ganesha here to remove obstacles faced by the sages performing penance in the Kunjavana forest during the Dwapara Yuga, and the temple has been worshipped for many centuries since. It is counted among the most important Ganesha shrines on the west coast. Devotees offer special sevas, and the temple is busiest on Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi and weekends. Traditional dress codes apply inside, so check the rules before your visit.
Sri Idagunji Maha Ganapati Temple
The heart of the village, the temple enshrines Lord Ganesha in a rare standing form with two arms, holding a modaka and a lotus bud. According to local tradition, the sage Narada brought Ganesha here to remove obstacles faced by the sages performing penance in the Kunjavana forest during the Dwapara Yuga, and the temple has been worshipped for many centuries since. It is counted among the most important Ganesha shrines on the west coast. Devotees offer special sevas, and the temple is busiest on Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi and weekends. Traditional dress codes apply inside, so check the rules before your visit.
Sharavathi Backwaters and Mangrove Boardwalk
Around Honnavar, the Sharavathi river spreads into calm backwaters dotted with small islands and fringed by mangroves. Boat rides along the river are a peaceful experience, and the mangrove boardwalk developed by the forest department lets visitors walk through the dense mangrove forest. It is a good afternoon activity after darshan.
Kasarkod Eco Beach
Near Honnavar, Kasarkod is one of India's Blue Flag certified beaches, recognised for its clean sands, water quality and eco-friendly facilities. The long, quiet beach is perfect for a sunset walk, with the Sharavathi estuary nearby.
Basavaraja Durga Island Fort
Off the coast of Honnavar, Basavaraja Durga is a small island fort built during the Keladi Nayaka period. Boat trips to the island depend on sea conditions and local permissions, but even from the shore, the fortified island is an interesting sight.
Apsarakonda Falls
About 10 kilometres from Honnavar, Apsarakonda is a small, pretty waterfall surrounded by greenery, with a temple and caves nearby. Local legend links the falls to celestial nymphs who bathed here. A short walk from the falls leads to a viewpoint over the sea.
Murudeshwar
About 30 kilometres south of Idagunji, Murudeshwar is famous for its towering statue of Lord Shiva on Kanduka hill, one of the tallest in the world, and a tall temple gopuram overlooking the Arabian Sea. The temple is linked to the Atmalinga legend, and Netrani Island offshore is known for scuba diving. Most pilgrims combine Murudeshwar with Idagunji on the same day.
Gokarna
About 55 kilometres north, Gokarna is a sacred temple town known for the Mahabaleshwar Temple, which is believed to house the Atmalinga, along with beautiful beaches such as Om Beach and Kudle Beach. Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna together form a popular coastal pilgrimage circuit.
Jog Falls
On the way from Bangalore, Jog Falls is where the Sharavathi plunges down in four distinct streams known as Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India and is spectacular during and just after the monsoon. The viewpoints near the falls give excellent views, and steps lead towards the base when permitted.
Chaturmukha Basadi, Gersoppa
Near Gersoppa, the Chaturmukha Basadi is a Jain temple with four identical entrances facing the four directions, a reminder of Gersoppa's past as the capital of Rani Chennabhairadevi, the Pepper Queen. The ruins lie in a quiet forest setting beside the Sharavathi valley.
Distance
455 Km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 8951
Plus GST
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC18 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC19 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)
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20 seater mini bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC22 Seats
₹17,471 ₹21,009
+ ₹3019 (Taxes & Charges)
25 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC25 Seats
₹17,471 ₹21,009
+ ₹3019 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Mini Bus Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
Mini Bus 13 Seater Executive A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Mini bus Exucutive A/C Executiv 2/2
LUXURYAC14 Seats
₹16,070
+ ₹2785 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹19,237 ₹23,147
+ ₹3337 (Taxes & Charges)
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19 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC19 Seats
₹19,237 ₹23,147
+ ₹3337 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC20 Seats
₹22,867 ₹27,522
+ ₹3972 (Taxes & Charges)
21 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
NORMALAC21 Seats
₹19,337 ₹23,247
+ ₹3337 (Taxes & Charges)
22 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC22 Seats
₹21,985 ₹26,453
+ ₹3813 (Taxes & Charges)
24 Seater Mini Bus A/C Executive 2/1
LUXURYAC24 Seats
₹21,985 ₹26,453
+ ₹3813 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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455 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.
Kalpataru Nadu
The drive leaves Bangalore along Tumakuru Road past Peenya and Nelamangala on NH48. Tumakuru is "Kalpataru Nadu", the Land of Coconut Palms, and home to the Siddaganga Mutt. Here the route turns west onto the highway towards Shivamogga and Honnavar. An early start helps you clear the Peenya stretch before traffic builds.
Home of Gubbi Veeranna
Gubbi is the "Home of Gubbi Veeranna", the legendary figure who built one of the most famous professional theatre companies in Kannada and helped shape the state's stage and film culture. The town is also known for the Channabasaveshwara Temple and its annual fair. It is a pleasant, quiet town just off the highway.
Copra Capital of Karnataka
Tiptur is the "Copra Capital of Karnataka", with one of the largest dry coconut markets in the country. Coconut groves stretch on both sides of the road, and the town is a busy trading hub. Its highway restaurants make it a good breakfast stop.
Gateway to Chikkamagaluru
Kadur is the "Gateway to Chikkamagaluru", with roads leading to the coffee country and the Baba Budangiri hills. The town and nearby Birur are also railway junctions. Areca plantations and greener fields begin to appear beyond this point.
Steel Town of Karnataka
Bhadravati is the "Steel Town of Karnataka", home to the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant founded under the guidance of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The town also has the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, a Hoysala-era shrine on the banks of the Bhadra river.
Gateway to Malnad
Shivamogga is the "Gateway to Malnad", the region of hills, forests and rain-fed rivers along the Western Ghats. The city sits on the Tunga river and is close to the Sakrebailu elephant camp and the Tyavarekoppa lion and tiger safari. It is the best place for lunch, and a sensible overnight halt if you prefer to split the journey.
One of India's Highest Plunge Waterfalls
Jog Falls is "One of India's Highest Plunge Waterfalls", where the Sharavathi drops dramatically into a deep gorge. A stop of an hour lets you enjoy the viewpoints, especially from July to December when the falls are full. The Linganamakki reservoir upstream feeds the river and a major hydroelectric project.
Abode of the Standing Ganapati
A short drive through coconut and areca groves brings you to Idagunji, the "Abode of the Standing Ganapati". Your driver parks near the temple, and you can complete your darshan before continuing to Murudeshwar, Gokarna or the backwaters. Arriving in the afternoon or evening allows a relaxed darshan the next morning.
For Bangalore IT and manufacturing teams planning a coastal offsite that combines Jog Falls, Murudeshwar, Netrani Island and Gokarna. It includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, multiple pickup points and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. The same corporate minibus bangalore and driver stay with the team for the full trip. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages the arrangement end to end.
The most common booking on this route. Families and temple groups combine Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna, often extending to Kollur Mookambika or Udupi as a wider coastal karnataka temple tour package. The driver plans around darshan timings and festival crowds, and the mini bus carries luggage for three or four days comfortably.
Jog Falls, the Western Ghats, the Sharavathi estuary and the coastal ecosystem make this an excellent geography and environmental studies trip, with temple heritage and Yakshagana culture as additional themes. Our school excursion bus rental bangalore package includes verified drivers, a first aid kit and strict headcounts at every stop. See our school transportation services page for more on student travel.
For groups where cost per head matters most. 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 is lowest in the non-AC tier, and across a round trip of more than 900 kilometres, the saving for a full group is significant. Budget refers only to vehicle specification, never to maintenance or driver standards.
An executive mini coach with fewer, wider push-back seats, extra legroom and premium interiors, suited to senior family members and milestone pilgrimages. For a premium small-group option, our luxury urbania rental bangalore service offers 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania vans on the same route.
Our ac minibus rental bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations. Because we run every class of group vehicle from one Bangalore base, a change in headcount after booking can usually be handled by moving up or down a category.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz buses 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 the Idagunji 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 have seated configurations with push-back seats, which is why we recommend overnight halts at Honnavar, Murudeshwar or Sagara rather than overnight driving through the ghats.
Every quote is sent in writing before you book and lists each charge separately. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax (not applicable on the Idagunji route, which stays within Karnataka, but applies if the trip is extended to Goa)
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• GST
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
Garage-to-garage billing is standard for group transport in Bangalore. The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage for your first pickup and stops when it returns. We include this in the written quote, so the figure you approve reflects the full trip.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers who want cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a trip can start in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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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 Idagunji, Goa 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 for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati (not required for Idagunji)
◦ 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 the October Dasara period — 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: 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 Idagunji, Goa, Coorg and other 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, with 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 Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna trips, a minimum 7-day notice is required 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, Dasara, Ganesha Chaturthi 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, including monsoon ghat 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 idagunji distance is approximately 465 kilometres via Tumakuru, Tiptur, Shivamogga, Sagara, Jog Falls and Honnavar. The drive takes 9 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes, plus time for meal halts and the stop at Jog Falls. That is why we recommend an overnight halt before visiting the temple.
The temple opens early in the morning and remains open until evening, with darshan and pooja schedules that can change on festival days, Sankashti Chaturthi and weekends. The idagunji ganapathi temple timings are set by the temple administration, so we recommend confirming them shortly before your trip. Our drivers plan the day so the group reaches the temple in the morning, when crowds are lighter.
Yes, and most groups do. Murudeshwar is about 19 kilometres from Idagunji and Gokarna about 65 kilometres, so all three fit comfortably into a two or three day itinerary, with Jog Falls on the way. The same mini bus and driver stay with the group throughout, and the whole trip is quoted as one figure.
We recommend breaking it. A common plan is to leave Bangalore early, stop at Jog Falls and stay overnight in Honnavar or Murudeshwar, then visit Idagunji the next morning. Driving straight through means around ten hours on the road and descending the Gersoppa ghat late in the day, which we avoid for comfort and safety.
Pricing starts from around Rs 30 per kilometre for a 12 seater AC mini bus and varies with seating capacity, AC or non-AC configuration and the number of days. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Every charge appears in the written quote you receive within 2 hours.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna lies within Karnataka, so no interstate tax or permit applies. If you extend the trip to Goa, the Goa permit will be added to the quote at actuals.
Yes, with sensible planning. The ghat section between Jog Falls and Gersoppa is narrow and winding, and heavy rain can slow traffic between June and September. Our drivers are experienced on this road, drive it in daylight, and adjust the schedule if the weather or road conditions require it. Jog Falls is at its best in this season, so many groups still choose to travel then.
Our minibus hire bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations in AC and non-AC. For fewer than twelve passengers, an 8 to 18 seater tempo traveller is usually more economical. For larger groups, we operate 27 to 50 seater buses, including Volvo and Benz, or can split the group across two mini buses for easier parking at the temples.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking, paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, with a receipt within 30 minutes. Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge, but multi-day trips such as Idagunji need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Charges of 10, 25 and 50 percent apply for later cancellations as set out in our cancellation policy.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; passengers should arrange their own travel insurance if needed. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, group size and day-wise itinerary. A written quote follows within 2 hours. Our mini bus booking online and WhatsApp enquiry lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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