
Bangalore to Idagunji Tempo Traveller Rental - 8 to 18 Seater TT for the Ganesha Coast Pilgrimage
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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.
Distance
455 Km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 17602
Plus GST
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹14,623 ₹17,602
+ ₹2542 (Taxes & Charges)

8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹14,723 ₹17,702
+ ₹2542 (Taxes & Charges)

9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹14,723 ₹17,702
+ ₹2542 (Taxes & Charges)

10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹14,723 ₹17,702
+ ₹2542 (Taxes & Charges)
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13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹14,723 ₹17,702
+ ₹2542 (Taxes & Charges)

14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)

16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹15,606 ₹18,771
+ ₹2701 (Taxes & Charges)

17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)

18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹16,589 ₹19,940
+ ₹2860 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹17,080
+ ₹2948 (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.










The most common booking: families and temple groups visiting Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna over three days, often extending to Kollur Mookambika or Udupi. The driver plans around darshan timings and festival crowds, with comfortable captain seats for elderly members. Trusts can request consolidated invoicing through our corporate travels bangalore desk.
Friend groups often combine Idagunji with Murudeshwar, Netrani scuba diving and Gokarna's beaches. The tempo traveller's shared music and standing headroom make the long drive part of the fun.
For Bangalore teams planning a coastal offsite with temples, beaches and water sports. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and pickups from multiple offices, with a corporate tempo traveller hire bangalore booking for the full trip.
Jog Falls, the Sharavathi estuary, Mirjan Fort and the Yakshagana tradition make a rich study tour of geography, history and culture. Our tempo traveller for school trip bangalore package includes verified drivers, a first aid kit and strict headcounts. See our school transportation services page for more on student travel.
Our 12 and 13 seater tempo travellers start from Rs 22 per km, the most economical choice for a full group, while luxury 9 to 13 seater models offer high-back recliners and premium interiors. For a premium small-group option, our luxury urbania rental bangalore service offers the Force Urbania.
Our tempo traveller fleet covers every group size from 8 to 18, and because we run all classes of group vehicles from one Bangalore base, a change in headcount can usually be handled by moving to another size.
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, standard and luxury AC variants, the core vehicle for the Idagunji route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, for larger groups
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz buses
• 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, and the Gersoppa ghat is always driven in daylight.
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
Temple offerings, boat rides, scuba diving and entry fees are paid directly by the group. 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 tempo traveller 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 or landmark such as Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary.
• Share the number of passengers and your preferred vehicle.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number — the driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• For luxury vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote clearly itemises every charge:
◦ Vehicle hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance — Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit if applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati (not required for Idagunji)
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is in writing before you confirm.
• For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.
• If you want to compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking.
• 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
◦ Full billing breakdown — all in writing
• For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), the advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand during the wedding season from November to February and New Year.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at your confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate.
• The vehicle is clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• For wedding and VIP bookings, the driver arrives in formal attire.
• The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments and Bangalore traffic navigation.
• At trip end, the balance payment 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 vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking 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 all advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance payable at the 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 Bangalore corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing.
Luxury vehicle note: for Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and wedding season demand.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 72 hours before departure — No 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 vehicle is deployed and the client 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 charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or a substitute vehicle is offered.
• Weddings — for Bangalore wedding hire, a minimum 7-day notice is required for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Luxury cars — luxury vehicles such as the Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class need a minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
• 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 and force majeure events, such as 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.
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 Jog Falls, which is why we recommend an overnight halt before the temple visit.
Our 12 and 13 seater AC tempo travellers start from Rs 22 per km, with other sizes and luxury variants priced higher. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance, while toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra. Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and every charge appears in the written quote you receive within 2 hours.
Yes, and most groups do. Murudeshwar is about 19 kilometres from Idagunji and Gokarna about 65 kilometres, so all three fit easily into a three day trip with Jog Falls on the way. The same tempo traveller and driver stay with the group throughout.
The temple opens early in the morning and stays open until evening, with schedules that can change on festival days and weekends. The idagunji ganapathi temple timings are set by the temple administration, so we recommend confirming them before travel. Our drivers plan the day so the group reaches the temple in the morning.
Yes, with an experienced driver. The ghat below Jog Falls is narrow and winding, but tempo travellers use it every day. Our drivers take it in daylight, drive carefully in rain and adjust the schedule if conditions require.
For 8 to 10 people, an 8, 9 or 10 seater executive tempo traveller with individual captain seats is very comfortable. For 11 to 13, the 12 or 13 seater is our most popular and economical choice. For 14 to 18, the larger models give everyone a seat with luggage space. For bigger groups, we recommend a mini bus.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Idagunji, Murudeshwar and Gokarna lies within Karnataka, so no interstate permit is required. If you extend the trip to Goa, the Goa permit will be added to the quote.
October to February offers the most comfortable weather on the coast. July to September is the best time to see Jog Falls in full flow, but heavy rain slows the ghat drive. Sankashti Chaturthi and Ganesha Chaturthi bring large crowds to the temple.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking, paid by UPI, bank transfer or card, with a receipt within 30 minutes. 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, between 24 and 48 hours 25 percent, between 12 and 24 hours 50 percent, and less than 12 hours 75 percent of the total fare.
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 police-verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel dates, pickup location, group size and preferred tempo traveller. A written quote follows within 2 hours.