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Places to Visit in Karwar
Rabindranath Tagore Beach
Rabindranath Tagore Beach is the central public beach of Karwar and the destination that most visitors reach first upon arrival in the town. Named after the poet who visited in 1882 and was deeply moved by the beauty of the coastline, the beach stretches along the western edge of the town with the casuarina tree line on the shore and the Sahyadri hills visible to the east. The INS Chapal Warship Museum sits directly on the beach, housing the missile boat used in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and converted into a museum in 2006, and it draws a steady stream of visitors interested in naval history alongside the general beach crowd. The Rock Garden, a landscaped garden constructed from local stones and shells along the beachfront, is another attraction here, and the Karwar Aquarium close by houses a display of marine life including a blue whale skeleton that is popular with families. Evening walks along the seafront have a relaxed and local quality to them, with the lights of the town reflected in the sea and the Navy vessels visible offshore. Travellers on a Bangalore to Karwar taxi booking typically reach this beach on arrival and use it as the orientation point for the rest of the visit.
Rabindranath Tagore Beach
Rabindranath Tagore Beach is the central public beach of Karwar and the destination that most visitors reach first upon arrival in the town. Named after the poet who visited in 1882 and was deeply moved by the beauty of the coastline, the beach stretches along the western edge of the town with the casuarina tree line on the shore and the Sahyadri hills visible to the east. The INS Chapal Warship Museum sits directly on the beach, housing the missile boat used in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and converted into a museum in 2006, and it draws a steady stream of visitors interested in naval history alongside the general beach crowd. The Rock Garden, a landscaped garden constructed from local stones and shells along the beachfront, is another attraction here, and the Karwar Aquarium close by houses a display of marine life including a blue whale skeleton that is popular with families. Evening walks along the seafront have a relaxed and local quality to them, with the lights of the town reflected in the sea and the Navy vessels visible offshore. Travellers on a Bangalore to Karwar taxi booking typically reach this beach on arrival and use it as the orientation point for the rest of the visit.
Devbagh Beach
Devbagh Beach is located on a small island at the point where the Kali River meets the Arabian Sea, accessible by a ferry from the Karwar waterfront that takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes, and it is consistently described as one of the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in Karnataka. What distinguishes Devbagh from the main town beach is the combination of its island setting, the casuarina trees that line the shore, the clear Arabian Sea water on one side and the river backwaters on the other, and the near-complete absence of commercial clutter. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation operates a resort here with log huts, fisherman huts and houseboat accommodation, and the beach is known for an extensive range of water sports including snorkelling, scuba diving, parasailing, banana boat rides, coracle rides and dolphin-watching excursions. The poet Tagore also spent time in this area, which adds a historical dimension to what is primarily a nature and water sports destination. Families and couples booking a Karwar tour package from Bangalore who are staying for two or more nights almost invariably spend at least a full day at Devbagh. The beach is at its best from October to February when the sea is calm and the water visibility for snorkelling is at its clearest.
Kurumgad Island
Kurumgad Island, also known as Koormagad, is a small tortoise-shaped island approximately four kilometres offshore from Karwar, reached by a motorboat from the Karwar port in around 20 minutes. The island is named for its turtle-like shape and is considered a significant pilgrimage site for the Narasimha Temple at its summit, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation and reaching through a trek up the forested hillside. A deserted British-era lighthouse on the island adds a colonial heritage dimension alongside the sacred, and the surrounding waters are excellent for dolphin watching, snorkelling and swimming in calm conditions. The island hosts a large annual Yatra festival that draws thousands of devotees from the coastal Karnataka region, making timing around this event advisable for both devotional travellers and those who prefer quieter conditions. Birdwatching is also productive on Kurumgad, with the island's forest supporting several resident and migratory species. Travellers arriving by a one way cab Bangalore to Karwar who are staying overnight typically schedule Kurumgad Island as a morning excursion on the second day, combining the temple visit with the boat ride and the snorkelling.
Sadashivgad Fort
Sadashivgad Fort sits on a steep hillock approximately four kilometres from Karwar town and commands panoramic views of the Kali River estuary, the Arabian Sea, the Kali Bridge and the forested hills on the opposite bank, making it one of the most photographically rewarding stops in the entire Karwar visit. The fort was built in the seventeenth century under the rule of the Sonde Rajas and has passed through the hands of the Marathas, the Portuguese and the British, and the Durga Temple within the fort complex still draws a steady stream of devotees. The fort itself is largely in ruins, with the cannon at the entrance and some of the fortification walls surviving, but the real draw is the viewpoint from the hilltop, from which the full geography of Karwar's coastal setting becomes visible in a way that is impossible to appreciate from the town level. The climb to the fort takes around 20 to 25 minutes on a path through the hillside vegetation, and the views of the Kali River meeting the sea at the base of the fort are genuinely striking. Travellers who arrive in Karwar by Bangalore to Karwar cab in the early afternoon often include the fort as a first afternoon stop before settling into the beach.
Majali Beach
Majali Beach is a quiet and largely undeveloped beach approximately 10 kilometres north of Karwar, close to the Karnataka-Goa border, with a quality of seclusion and natural cleanliness that makes it a favourite among travellers who want to spend a few hours at the coast without the company of a large crowd. The beach is flanked by coconut palms and casuarinas and the sea here is generally calmer and more suitable for swimming than the more exposed main beach. Within walking distance of Majali Beach, accessible by a short one-kilometre hiking trail from Gabitwada village, is Tilmati Beach, which is notable for its unusual black basaltic sand that resembles sesame seeds and from which the beach takes its local name. The black sand against the white surf and the green of the palms creates a visual that is quite unlike any other beach in the region, and it draws photographers and curious travellers specifically to see it. A private cab is essentially the only practical way to reach both Majali and Tilmati on the same day as the Sadashivgad Fort and Devbagh Beach, which is one of the strongest reasons for booking a Bangalore to Karwar car rental rather than relying on local transport.
Oyster Rock Lighthouse
The Oyster Rock Lighthouse, constructed in the 1860s during British colonial administration, stands on a small rocky islet called Oyster Rock offshore from the Karwar port and is one of the oldest surviving British-era navigational structures on the Karnataka coast. The lighthouse is accessible by motorboat from the Karwar port and the boat ride itself, crossing the harbour with views of the town behind and the open sea ahead, is an experience in its own right. The lighthouse has been in continuous operation since its construction and the colonial architecture, with its distinctive tower rising from the rocky island, is visually striking and much photographed, particularly at the golden hour before sunset when the light catches the stone. The surrounding waters are known for their marine life, and the excursion is often combined with a snorkelling trip around the base of the island before returning to port. Families and photography-focused travellers on a Karwar tour package from Bangalore frequently include the Oyster Rock excursion on the afternoon of the second or third day.
Kali River Bridge and Kali River Garden
The Kali River Bridge, built in 1983 to connect Karnataka and Goa, crosses the Kali River at the point where it is at its widest before joining the Arabian Sea, and the view from the bridge of the river and sea merging on one side and the forested Sadashivgad hillside on the other is one of the most scenic of any road crossing in coastal Karnataka. The bridge is also the principal landmark seen from the Sadashivgad Fort viewpoint, and its scale and setting against the water give it an unexpected visual presence for a piece of transport infrastructure. The Kali River Garden, a maintained public park on the riverside bank where the Kali meets the Arabian Sea, is a pleasant stop in the early evening when the light is low and the sunset colours reflect across the water. It is a popular local gathering spot and offers a quieter and more contemplative view of Karwar's coastal geography than the busier Tagore Beach. Families and travellers booking a Bangalore to Karwar cab who arrive in the afternoon often include the bridge and the garden as a first-evening stop before dinner.
Guddalli Peak
Guddalli Peak is a trekking destination approximately 13 kilometres from Karwar town, reaching an altitude of around 600 metres in the Western Ghats foothills and offering a 360-degree panorama of the Karwar coastline, the Arabian Sea, the estuary of the Kali River and the forested hills extending inland toward the Dandeli wildlife corridor. The trek to the summit is moderate in difficulty and takes most visitors between one and a half and two hours each way, passing through forest and scrub vegetation that is particularly green and rewarding in the post-monsoon months between October and December. The views from the top are genuinely expansive and give a sense of the extraordinary geography of the Karwar coast that is impossible to appreciate from the beach level. Trekkers and photography enthusiasts who specifically book a Bangalore to Karwar car rental for the nature and adventure dimension of the destination rather than purely the beaches include Guddalli Peak as a half-day addition to their itinerary, typically scheduled for an early morning start to reach the summit before the midday heat.
Distance
520 Km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 4500
Per person
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About the Bangalore - Karwar route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Tumkur
70 Km
Chitradurga
200 Km
Hubli
375 Km
Ankola
480 Km
Karwar
515 Km
Bangalore
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.
Tumkur
Northern city exit
The first stage of the Bangalore to Karwar cab journey covers approximately 70 kilometres from the city northwest through the industrial suburbs toward Tumkur on NH 48. This is the standard exit corridor for all routes heading north and northwest into Karnataka, and the road quality is good for most of the distance, with the city traffic gradually thinning as the national highway opens beyond Nelamangala and continues toward Tumkur. Departure before five-thirty in the morning is recommended to clear the city and reach Tumkur before the morning commuter traffic builds, which makes the first 70 kilometres considerably smoother and faster. Tumkur is the most practical first break point on the Karwar route, with fuel stations and a reasonable selection of highway restaurants open early for breakfast before the longer northward run begins. Beyond Tumkur, NH 48 continues northwest toward Sira, Hiriyur and Chitradurga on a well-maintained highway that is comfortable for steady driving. The short highlight: Tumkur - northern city exit via NH 48; breakfast and fuel stop at the start of the Karnataka interior highway.
Chitradurga
Heritage stop on the Karwar route
From Tumkur, NH 48 runs northwest for about 130 kilometres to Chitradurga, passing through the towns of Sira and Hiriyur on a road that is smooth and relatively uncongested for most of the distance. The landscape through this section is the characteristic dry scrub of the Karnataka Deccan, with rocky hillocks, occasional reservoirs and flat farmland on either side. Chitradurga is the most worthwhile optional stop on the Bangalore to Karwar route, and travellers who can afford 45 minutes at Chitradurga Fort almost always consider it well spent. The fort is an extraordinary multi-layered hill fortification with seven concentric walls, 19 gateways and numerous temples and granaries built into its rocky terrain, and it served successively under the Nayaka chieftains, Hyder Ali and the British. The sheer scale of the fortification and its integration with the natural granite hillside make it one of the most impressive heritage structures in Karnataka. A partial walk through the outer sections gives a vivid sense of the fort's history and military design even for visitors with limited time. The short highlight: Chitradurga Fort - 18th-century seven-walled hill fortress; recommended 45-minute heritage stop on the Karwar route.
Hubli
Major junction city
From Chitradurga, NH 48 continues northwest toward Davanagere, covering around 75 more kilometres and bringing the total from Bangalore to approximately 275 kilometres. Davanagere is a significant industrial and commercial city and the most practical mid-route lunch stop, with a good variety of restaurants and the facilities needed for a longer break around the journey's halfway point. From Davanagere, the highway continues to Hubli, adding another 100 kilometres and bringing the total to around 375 kilometres from Bangalore. Hubli-Dharwad is the principal commercial city of north Karnataka and the last major urban centre before the route turns southwestward toward the coast on NH 66. The twin-city area has all necessary facilities including fuel, ATMs and restaurants, and the junction of NH 48 and NH 66 near Hubli is where the Karwar route diverges from routes heading to Goa more directly. From Hubli, the drive character changes: the road heads southwest through the Western Ghats foothills and the landscape becomes increasingly green and forested as the coast approaches. The short highlight: Davanagere - mid-route lunch stop; Hubli - major junction city; gateway to the coast via NH 66.
Ankola
Coastal Karnataka highway
From Hubli, NH 66 covers approximately 105 kilometres toward Ankola, bringing the total from Bangalore to around 480 kilometres. This section of the drive is where the landscape transforms most dramatically: leaving the dry interior plateau around Hubli, the road gradually enters the coastal Western Ghats zone, passing through patches of reserve forest, crossing several river bridges and descending toward the coast as the vegetation becomes noticeably denser and greener. The air quality changes perceptibly as the Arabian Sea approaches, and the roadside shifts from the flat agricultural land of the Karnataka interior to the areca nut and coconut plantations of the coastal district. The town of Kumta is passed before Ankola, and the Gokarna junction near Ankola marks the point where a 10-kilometre detour leads to the famous beach and pilgrimage town. Travellers on a multi-day coastal itinerary from Bangalore who have already planned Gokarna as part of their trip sometimes break their journey here before continuing to Karwar the following day. The short highlight: Coastal Karnataka highway; Gokarna junction near Ankola - 100 km from Karwar; NH 66 Arabian Sea approach.
Karwar
Karwar city arrival on the Arabian Sea
The final 35 kilometres from Ankola to Karwar along NH 66 is the most scenic section of the entire drive, running close to the Arabian Sea through a coastal landscape of palm groves, small fishing villages, coastal lagoons and occasional glimpses of the open sea. The approach to Karwar follows the coast closely before the Kali River Bridge comes into view, the long concrete structure crossing the Kali at its mouth and marking the entrance to the city from the south. The crossing of the Kali Bridge with the river meeting the sea on the western side and the forested hills of the Sadashivgad Fort visible to the north is a genuinely striking arrival into the city. Most travellers on a Bangalore to Karwar cab who have departed by four or five in the morning reach Karwar by two to three in the afternoon, which gives a comfortable first afternoon for a walk along Tagore Beach, a visit to the INS Chapal Warship Museum and an evening at the Kali River Garden before the island excursions the following day. The short highlight: Final 35-km coastal approach via NH 66; Kali Bridge and Karwar city arrival on the Arabian Sea.
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Cab Packages for Your Karwar Trip
Here are the main packages we offer for the Bangalore to Karwar cab route, designed for different types of travellers and group sizes.
Budget Cab Package
The Budget Cab Package offers a hatchback or entry-level sedan at the most affordable per-kilometre rate for the Bangalore to Karwar route, suitable for solo travellers or couples making a direct trip without extended stops. The Bangalore to Karwar taxi fare under this package is the most competitive option for the distance, and vehicle options can be reviewed on our cab rental page.
Family Cab Package
For families with children, elderly members or extra luggage, the Family Cab Package provides an SUV or Innova-class vehicle with the cabin space, boot room and ride quality needed for a nine to ten hour journey that ends at the coast. This is one of the most popular packages for a Karwar tour package from Bangalore during school holidays and long weekends when the beaches and islands of Karwar are at their liveliest.
Group Beach Trip Package
Groups of eight or more travelling to Karwar for a beach holiday, a water sports trip or a coastal Karnataka group tour are best served by a Tempo Traveller or Mini Bus, both of which keep the group together through the long drive
and are significantly cheaper per head than multiple sedans.
Corporate Travel Package
Our Corporate Travels service covers company teams heading to Karwar for offsites, navy-related institutional visits or coastal team-building events, with monthly billing, dedicated account management and fleet options from sedans to coaches depending on the group size.
Luxury Package
The Luxury Package includes the Toyota Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross or the Force Urbania, offering a premium cabin for the nine to ten hour drive, more legroom, better air conditioning and a significantly more comfortable experience on arrival at a beach destination after a full day of driving.
Pilgrimage Package
For devotees visiting the Kurumgad Narasimha Temple, the Sadashivgad Durga Temple and the coastal temples of the Uttara Kannada district, our pilgrimage package through our outstation vehicle booking service includes early morning pickup and planned timing around ferry and temple schedules.
Wedding Package
For families managing guest transport to coastal Karnataka wedding venues in the Karwar area, or for couples choosing a Devbagh beach resort as a destination wedding location, our Wedding Cab and Bus service provides decorated cars alongside guest buses from Bangalore and Mysore.
Our Services
Tejas Travels provides a complete range of transport services from Bangalore and Mysore covering the Bangalore to Karwar route and all outstation destinations across South India.
● Cabs - Our cab rental service covers hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs for day hire, airport transfers and long outstation routes including the full Bangalore to Karwar corridor.
● Tempo Traveller - The tempo traveller rental serves groups of 8 to 17 passengers for Karwar beach group trips, pilgrimage groups and coastal Karnataka family outings.
● Bus - Our bus rental service provides 30 to 50-seater coaches for large corporate groups, college coastal trips and pilgrimage buses to Karwar and the Uttara Kannada coast.
● Minibus - The mini bus rental accommodates around 20 to 25 passengers, sitting between a tempo traveller and a full-sized coach for medium groups.
● Luxury Urbania - Our Force Urbania rental offers a premium van cabin with extra legroom, ideal for corporate groups and special-occasion coastal trips on the long Karwar route.
● Luxury Volvo Bus - The Volvo bus rental handles larger group movements on long coastal routes with reclining seats and air suspension for overnight and full-day comfort.
● Corporate Travels - Our corporate travel service handles business travel to Karwar and the Uttara Kannada coast with dedicated fleet management, monthly billing and account support.
● Airport Transfer - The airport transfer service provides flight-tracked pickup and drop at Kempegowda International Airport with early morning availability for pre-dawn Karwar departures.
● Employee Transport - Our employee transport service manages daily staff commutes across Bangalore and Mysore with optimised routing and dedicated vehicles.
● School Commute - The student transportation service provides GPS-tracked, safety-compliant vehicles for daily school pickup and drop.
● Outstation Travel - Our outstation vehicle booking service covers one-way and round trips to Karwar, Gokarna, Mangalore, Udupi, Hampi, Dandeli and all major South India destinations.
● Wedding Cab and Bus - Our wedding car rental service provides decorated cars alongside guest buses for weddings at coastal Karnataka venues and Bangalore and Mysore properties.
● Tour Packages - We design complete tour packages covering transport, accommodation coordination and sightseeing planning for Karwar, Gokarna and the broader Uttara Kannada coastal circuit from Bangalore and Mysore.
All services are available from both Bangalore and Mysore for the Bangalore to Karwar cab route and all other outstation destinations.
How to Book a Car for Rent in Bangalore — Step-by-Step
Booking a Car for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps:
STEP1 | Contact Tejas Travels Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup location (area or landmark — Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, hotel name, tech park), destination or full itinerary, number of passengers, and 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, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire. |
STEP2 | Receive Your Written Quote Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email. The quote clearly itemizes every charge: vehicle hire rate (Rs/km or flat package), driver allowance (Rs 400-1,000/day depending on vehicle class), applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit if applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati). No verbal-only prices — everything 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. |
STEP3 | Confirm Your Booking & Pay Advance Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone. A 15-20% advance payment confirms the booking. Payment: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS/RTGS bank transfer, or credit/debit card via payment link. Advance receipt within 30 minutes. Confirmation includes: driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing. For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand (wedding season November-February, New Year). |
STEP4 | Your Driver Arrives Early 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, sanitized, 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, balance payment is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional km or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate. |
Quick Booking for Hire: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination, and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Payment Methods — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
Method | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UPI | Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay | Fastest method. Instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits. |
Bank Transfer | NEFT, IMPS, RTGS | For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS instant; NEFT up to 2 hours. |
Credit / Debit Card | Visa, Mastercard, RuPay | Via payment link to 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 at time of travel | Accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued. |
Corporate Credit | Registered corporate accounts | 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients. Monthly consolidated invoicing available. |
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 Bangalore wedding season demand.
Cancellation Policy — Car Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire
- Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
- Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
- Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
- Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
Refund Policy — Car Hire for Rent in Bangalore
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund by Payment Method
- UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
- Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
- Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
- Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Hired for day-out trip, It was very pleasant and comfortable journey, with good driver's behaviour and l may strongly suggest Tejas travels for better and comfortable family trip
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6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Booked cab from tejas travels, bangalore to madikeri. Excellent service, driver was very polite and he knows all nook and corner. Overall we enjoyed the trip
Jai Kumar
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Karwar Cab
The Bangalore to Karwar distance by road is approximately 510 to 520 kilometres via NH 48 and NH 66 through Tumkur, Davanagere, Hubli and Ankola, which is the most commonly used route. The exact figure varies slightly depending on the starting point within Bangalore and the drop location within Karwar.
The drive typically takes between nine and ten hours including two or three short breaks, with actual driving time closer to eight and a half hours in good traffic conditions. Departing between four and five
in the morning is the standard recommendation, allowing arrival in Karwar by early to mid-afternoon.
The Bangalore to Karwar taxi fare for a one-way sedan booking starts from approximately Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 10,000, varying by vehicle type, toll charges along the route, driver allowance and whether the booking is one-way or round trip. Current rates and vehicle options can be checked on our cab rental page.
Yes, a one way cab Bangalore to Karwar is available and is priced for the single journey only, making it cost-effective for travellers who plan to return by Konkan Railway train from Karwar station, or who are continuing north to Goa from Karwar by a separate arrangement.
The main recommended stops on the Bangalore to Karwar route are Tumkur for a breakfast break, Chitradurga Fort for a 45-minute heritage visit, Davanagere or Hubli for a proper lunch, and the Gokarna junction near Ankola if the trip includes a Gokarna stop. The coastal approach on NH 66 from
Ankola to Karwar is also very scenic and worth driving slowly.
Karwar is approximately 60 kilometres from the Goa border and around 90 kilometres from Panaji,
making it an excellent base for a combined Karwar and Goa itinerary. Many travellers booking a
Bangalore to Karwar car rental for a longer trip include two nights in Karwar followed by a drive up the coast to Goa, or vice versa, using the same cab throughout the trip with the driver allowance and extra daily charges agreed in advance.
Devbagh Beach is on an island accessible only by ferry from the Karwar waterfront. The cab drops travellers at the ferry jetty near the Kali River Bridge, and the ferry crossing takes around 15 to 20 minutes. The KSTDC resort on Devbagh Beach is the main accommodation option on the island, and day visitors can also make the crossing for water sports and beach time without staying overnight.
A small advance of around 10 percent of the total fare is typically collected at the time of booking to secure the vehicle and driver allocation, with the remaining balance payable at
the end of the trip either in cash directly to the driver or online via a payment link.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Car Hire
- Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
- Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
- Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
- Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund by Payment Method
- UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
- Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
- Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
- Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Toll charges along the NH 48 and NH 66 route from Bangalore to Karwar are generally charged separately from the base fare, as they vary by vehicle type. Drivers maintain toll receipts and these are
settled at the end of the trip. It is worth confirming this at the time of booking.