Bangalore to Jog Falls Minibus Rental — 12 to 24 Seater Mini Bus for Group Travel

Minibus Packages for the Bangalore to Jog Falls Route

Corporate Package

Jog and the Sharavathi backwaters make one of the better two-day corporate offsites from Bangalore, particularly with Honnemaradu on the plan for an activity day. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full trip and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. Multi-vehicle movements are staggered so the 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 of fifteen to twenty-two over a long weekend are the other half of the bookings on this route. Designed around the reality that not everyone is walking down 1,400 steps: the vehicle stays at the viewing area, so anyone sitting the descent out has somewhere shaded and comfortable to wait. A proper lunch halt is built into each day rather than improvised, and there is space for the wet clothes and towels a Malnad trip in season produces. Tell us the age range at enquiry and we will suggest the pace.

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. College groups, trekking clubs and school excursions take this route regularly, and across a 770 kilometre round trip split across twenty passengers the per-head figure is low. The mini bus rate per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is our lowest. Non-AC is comfortable here through the Jog season, since the Malnad climate is mild from August onward; the exception is a March to May trip on the plains section, when the water is thin anyway. 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 route of eight hours each way this is the tier groups most often wish they had taken, and the difference shows on the return leg rather than the outbound one. Suited to senior management travel, milestone family trips and any group that wants to travel together without compromising comfort. 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 corridor

•     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, which is why we plan this route as a daytime drive with a hotel halt at Jog, Sagara or Shivamogga rather than an overnight run. On roads that narrow steadily past Shivamogga, in a district that sees very heavy rain through the season you actually want to visit in, a rested driver in daylight is worth more than the hours an overnight would save.

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, where a trip extends beyond 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

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. On this route interstate tax does not normally apply, since the road stays inside Karnataka throughout, which makes it cheaper to run than a comparable distance into Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh.

Two costs sit outside our billing. Entry and viewing charges at the falls are paid at the site, and the Sigandur launch crossing is charged separately by the operator, with vehicle capacity limited and timings variable. Daily kilometres also add up quickly once the backwaters, Honnemaradu or the coast are in the plan, so send us the full day-wise itinerary and we will quote the whole trip rather than the outbound leg alone.

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

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

•     Bangalore to Shivamogga — 275 km, six hours. The Gateway of Malnad, and the standard halfway halt on the Jog run.

•     Bangalore to Murudeshwar and Gokarna — 480 km, nine hours. Coastal temples and beaches, the usual third-day extension from Jog.

•     Bangalore to Agumbe and Udupi — 350 km, seven hours. Rainforest and coast, on the other side of the same district.

•     Bangalore to Kollur Mookambika — 450 km, nine to ten hours. The Devi shrine on the Souparnika, reachable from the Jog side.

•     Bangalore to Chikmagalur — 245 km, five hours. Coffee country, Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri, on the same road as far as Kadur.

•     Bangalore to Sakleshpur — 220 km, four to five hours. Ghat scenery, plantations and a short weekend.

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

•     Bangalore to Belur and Halebidu — 220 km, four to five hours. The Hoysala circuit, an easy add-on to a Malnad trip.

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

•     Bangalore to Mysore — 145 km, three hours. Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna and Chamundi Hills. Popular for one-day outings.

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. For Jog, tell us the month first, because it decides what you will see.

•     Share your Bangalore pickup location — area, building or landmark such as Yeshwanthpur, Rajajinagar, Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road or Koramangala.

•     Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.

•     Share your group size.

•     Share your preferred mini bus tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.

•     Tell us where you intend to stay overnight — Jog, Kargal, Sagara or Shivamogga — so the day is planned around it.

•     Tell us if Linganamakki, Sigandur, Honnemaradu, Keladi, Unchalli or the coast are in the plan, since the Sigandur launch in particular needs sequencing.

•     For corporate bookings from Bangalore tech parks, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.

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 package.

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

•     Applicable toll estimates are included.

•     Interstate permit is listed only where the itinerary leaves Karnataka. A standard Jog trip does not require one.

•     Driver night halt charges are shown separately, and a Jog booking will always involve at least one.

•     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.

•     The August to December season and Dasara, Diwali, New Year and long weekends are the busiest dates on this route. Book well ahead, and note that accommodation at Jog itself is limited.

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 and highway exits.

•     The day is planned so the narrower Sagara and Kargal roads are driven in daylight.

•     At Jog the driver parks at the main viewing area and waits for the group, including for anyone taking the steps down.

•     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, travel month and destination. 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. Through the August to December season and on long weekends, a higher advance may be required, since this is the busiest corridor we run in those months.

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

•     Access closures at the falls — if the district administration closes the viewing area or the steps because of very heavy flow or a landslide, and you cancel on that basis before departure, we treat it as force majeure with a 100 percent refund within 2 working days.

•     Multi-day outstation hire including Jog with Sigandur, Honnemaradu, Murudeshwar or Gokarna — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight mini bus hire from Bangalore.

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

•     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.