
Bangalore to Kanchipuram Force Urbania - Luxury Urbania Hire to the City of a Thousand Temples
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Ekambareswarar Temple
The largest temple in Kanchipuram and one of the five Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, where Shiva is worshipped as the element of earth in the form of a Prithvi Lingam. Its southern rajagopuram rises close to 60 metres and is among the tallest temple towers in Tamil Nadu. Inside, the sacred mango tree in the courtyard is linked to the legend of Parvati worshipping Shiva here, and each of its four branches is said to bear fruit of a different taste. The thousand-pillared hall and the long corridors of lingams make this the natural first stop of the day.
Distance
280 Km
One way
Time
6 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 5662
Plus GST

8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹14,571 ₹17,497
+ ₹2497 (Taxes & Charges)

9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹14,571 ₹17,497
+ ₹2497 (Taxes & Charges)

10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹14,671 ₹17,597
+ ₹2497 (Taxes & Charges)

12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹14,571 ₹17,497
+ ₹2497 (Taxes & Charges)

13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹11,292 ₹13,527
+ ₹1907 (Taxes & Charges)

15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹11,292 ₹13,527
+ ₹1907 (Taxes & Charges)

16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹11,292 ₹13,527
+ ₹1907 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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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.

Little England
The trip begins on Hosur Road, past Bommanahalli and over the Electronic City elevated expressway, then through Chandapura and Attibele to the Karnataka and Tamil Nadu border. This short stretch sets the tone for the whole day. Leave before 6:00 AM and it takes under an hour; leave at 8:30 AM and office traffic can add another forty minutes. Hosur earned the nickname "Little England" during British rule because of its pleasant, cool climate, and today it is one of Tamil Nadu's major industrial towns, with large automobile and engineering plants along the highway. It is also a leading centre for cut-flower farming, especially roses grown for export. The Chandira Choodeswarar Temple sits on a hillock overlooking the town and is visible from the road. Your interstate permit is checked near the border, and our drivers handle the paperwork without you needing to step out. Most groups skip a halt here and push on while the road is clear, planning the first proper break at Krishnagiri. Elapsed time is roughly one hour.

Mango Capital of South India
After Hosur the highway widens and the landscape turns rocky, with granite boulders and small hillocks on both sides. Krishnagiri is known as the "Mango Capital of South India", and between April and July roadside stalls sell Alphonso, Banganapalli, Totapuri and Neelam mangoes straight from the orchards, usually far cheaper than in Bangalore. The town sits beneath the Syed Basha hill fort, and the Krishnagiri Reservoir lies a short distance off the highway. Krishnagiri is also a key junction where roads branch toward Dharmapuri, Salem and Tiruvannamalai, so traffic thickens around the bypass. This is the ideal breakfast halt. Highway restaurants here serve fresh idli, vada, pongal and filter coffee, and have clean restrooms suitable for families. Plan about thirty minutes and be back on the road by 7:30 AM. If you are travelling in mango season, ask your driver to point out a reliable stall; packed cartons travel well in the boot of an Innova. A toll plaza near Krishnagiri is the first of several on this route. Elapsed time is around two hours including breakfast.

Biryani and Leather Town of Tamil Nadu
This long, fast stretch runs through the Palar river valley with the Javadhu Hills and Yelagiri range rising to the south and east. Vaniyambadi and Ambur together form the heart of Tamil Nadu's leather industry, and Ambur is widely called the "Biryani and Leather Town of Tamil Nadu". Tanneries and shoe factories line the outskirts, and much of the leather footwear sold in Europe starts life here. The town's name is equally tied to Ambur biryani, cooked with short-grain seeraga samba rice and a lighter spice blend than the Hyderabadi style, and served with brinjal curry and onion raita. Even at 10:00 AM, several well-known biryani houses near the highway are ready, and many travellers plan an early lunch on the return leg instead. Vaniyambadi is also the gateway to Yelagiri, a small hill station reached by fourteen hairpin bends, which makes a pleasant add-on for families on a longer itinerary. The Vaniyambadi toll plaza falls on this stretch. Elapsed time is about three and a half hours.

Fort City
Twenty-five kilometres short of Vellore, the small town of Pallikonda is home to the Sri Uthara Ranganathaswamy Temple on the banks of the Palar, where Vishnu is shown reclining on the serpent Adisesha. Pallikonda literally means the one who reclines, and a short darshan here adds real value to a pilgrimage trip. Vellore itself is known as the "Fort City". The sixteenth-century Vellore Fort, with its deep moat and granite ramparts, is among the best preserved in South India and was the scene of the 1806 Vellore Mutiny, one of the earliest uprisings against the British. Inside the fort stands the Jalakandeswarar Temple, admired for its carved kalyana mandapam. About eight kilometres south of the city lies the Sripuram Golden Temple, the Sri Lakshmi Narayani temple whose sanctum is covered in gold and approached along a star-shaped path. Vellore is also known across India for the Christian Medical College hospital. Travellers searching for a bangalore to vellore golden temple cab often combine it with Kanchipuram on the same trip. Allow one to two hours here. Elapsed time is around four and a half hours without the halt.

Makkan Peda
A short, busy stretch across the Palar river. Arcot was once the capital of the Nawabs of the Carnatic and is best remembered in history for the Siege of Arcot in 1751, when Robert Clive held the fort, a turning point in the Anglo-French wars in South India. Little of the old citadel remains, but the Delhi Gate and a few mosques still stand. Arcot is famous for its "Makkan Peda", a rich sweet made with khoa and dry fruits and soaked in sugar syrup, and it is worth picking up a box from one of the old sweet shops. Neighbouring Walajapet, named after Nawab Muhammad Ali Walajah, grew as a trading town, while nearby Ranipet developed into a major leather and chemical industrial hub. The Chennasamudram toll plaza sits on this section of NH48. Traffic slows around the towns, so our drivers usually stick to the highway and turn off only if you have asked for the sweet stop. Elapsed time is about five hours.

City of a Thousand Temples
The final leg leaves the plains of Vellore district behind and enters the green, lake-dotted countryside of Kanchipuram district. Kaveripakkam, just off the highway, is known for its enormous old irrigation tank, one of the largest in the region, which fills with water birds after a good monsoon. The road then leaves NH48 and heads south into Kanchipuram, and the change is immediate. Gopurams appear above the rooftops, the lanes fill with silk shops and weaving households, and the rhythm of the town slows. Kanchipuram is the "City of a Thousand Temples" and the "Silk City of India", and the first tower most travellers see is the soaring gopuram of Ekambareswarar. If you arrive by 11:00 AM, you still have time for the Ekambareswarar and Kamakshi temples before the afternoon closure. Your driver can drop you at your hotel or directly at the first temple, then wait with the car while you explore. Total elapsed time on a smooth day is five and a half to six hours.










For Bangalore companies planning employee pilgrimages, cultural trips or business travel to the Sriperumbudur and Kanchipuram industrial belt. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a dedicated Urbania-trained driver and daily duty slips reconciled with the final bill. Our corporate travels desk manages the arrangement, and corporate urbania hire bangalore clients with registered accounts receive monthly consolidated billing.
Our most popular option, usually two days covering the Kamakshi Amman, Ekambareswarar, Varadharaja Perumal and Kailasanathar temples, the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and a silk weaving visit. Many families extend it into a pancha bhoota sthalam tour, adding Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram and Thiruvanaikaval. The driver plans the day around darshan timings.
For travellers who want the finest experience. The luxury urbania rental bangalore package includes a deep-cleaned vehicle with fresh seat covers, a formally dressed chauffeur on request and a flexible itinerary that can extend to Mahabalipuram, Chennai or Pondicherry. It suits VIP pilgrims, senior executives and special family occasions.
Many families visit Kanchipuram to buy silk sarees for weddings and festivals. This package allows extra time for visiting weaving units and cooperative societies, with plenty of room in the Urbania for purchases. Our force urbania hire drivers can suggest trusted outlets and avoid commission-driven shops.
We operate a full range of vehicles from our Bangalore base. If your group size changes after booking, we can usually switch you to a larger or smaller vehicle without starting over.
• 27 to 50 seater bus — standard coaches, Volvo buses and Benz buses for large groups
• 8 to 18 seater tempo traveller — standard and luxury AC variants for group trips
• 12 to 24 seater minibus — for larger groups travelling together
• 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania — premium luxury van, the core vehicle for this route
• 4 to 7 seater cars — 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. The Urbania's full recliners make the six-hour drive comfortable, and a daytime journey allows stops at Vellore and Arcot on the way.
Every quote is itemised in writing before you book. A 20 percent advance of the total fare is payable to confirm your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• GST
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage and stops when it returns, which is standard for group transport in Bangalore, and it is built into your written quote. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below is available from both our Bangalore and Mysore offices, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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Booking a Force Urbania 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, hotel name or 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 where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati, and Tamil Nadu for Kanchipuram
• 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 is issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• 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 — wedding season from November to February, and New Year.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the 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 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-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 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 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 wedding bus rental Bangalore and wedding vehicle 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 — 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, 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.
How 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 given 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.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
The bangalore to kanchipuram distance is approximately 280 kilometres via Hosur, Krishnagiri, Vaniyambadi, Ambur, Vellore and Arcot. The drive takes 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes including halts. Leaving Bangalore at 5:30 AM brings most groups to Kanchipuram by late morning.
Force Urbania fares start from Rs 50 per kilometre, depending on the seating configuration. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Tolls, parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are charged extra. The final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and every item is listed in your written quote.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking. For Navaratri, the Brahmotsavam festivals and wedding shopping season, we recommend booking early, as the Urbania fleet is limited. You can pay by UPI, bank transfer or card, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes.
It is possible with a very early start, but with nearly 560 kilometres of driving in a day, time at the temples becomes limited. We recommend at least one night in Kanchipuram, which allows you to visit the main temples at a relaxed pace, attend the evening pooja and spend time at the silk weaving centres.
Most major temples open early in the morning, close in the early afternoon and reopen in the late afternoon until evening. Exact timings vary between temples and on festival days, so plan the main darshans for the morning and check timings in advance. Our drivers help plan the order of visits.
Genuine Kanchipuram silk sarees are sold at government-recognised weavers' cooperative societies and reputed showrooms, many of which display the Geographical Indication mark. Visiting a weaving unit is a good way to understand the craft. We recommend avoiding touts who approach visitors near the temples.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles have seated configurations. The Urbania's full recliners make the six-hour drive comfortable, and we recommend a daytime journey.
Yes, and most groups book it this way. The same vehicle and driver stay with you for the temples, silk weaving centres, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and onward trips to Mahabalipuram or Chennai. Multi-day trips are billed on total kilometres and hours with driver allowance, quoted as one figure.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure is free, and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Charges are 10 percent between 48 and 72 hours, 25 percent between 24 and 48 hours, 50 percent between 12 and 24 hours and 75 percent within 12 hours. Date or vehicle changes with more than 24 hours notice are made at no penalty, subject to Urbania availability.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so we advise travellers to arrange their own if needed. All vehicles are fully insured and compliant, 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 itinerary. You will receive a written quote within 2 hours, and our booking lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.