
Bangalore to Kateel Cab Service - Private Taxi to Sri Durgaparameshwari Temple
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Sri Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
The heart of the trip. The kateel durgaparameshwari temple stands on a rock islet in the Nandini river, and the name Kateel is often explained as the land in the middle of the river. Local tradition says the goddess took the form of a swarm of bees to defeat the demon Arunasura, and that the Nandini itself was sent down to end a long drought. Annadana is served to devotees every day. Plan your visit around the puja schedule and check kateel temple timings before you travel, since hours change on festival days.
Distance
360 Km
One way
Time
8 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 7166
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹5,987 ₹7,166
+ ₹1006 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹5,987 ₹7,166
+ ₹1006 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹7,384 ₹8,857
+ ₹1257 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹7,384 ₹8,857
+ ₹1257 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹8,082 ₹9,703
+ ₹1383 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹9,479 ₹11,394
+ ₹1634 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹24,200
+ ₹4212 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹13,000
+ ₹2268 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹18,500
+ ₹3240 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹26,000
+ ₹4536 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹44,000
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹58,400
+ ₹10368 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹54,800
+ ₹9720 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹58,400
+ ₹10368 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹51,200
+ ₹9072 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹2,17,000
+ ₹38880 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹22,100
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
30 Km
110 Km
185 Km
225 Km
360 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.

Where the Mangaluru Highway Begins
The first leg crosses Yeshwanthpur and the Tumkur Road flyover, and leaving before 6:00 AM saves a lot of time here. At Nelamangala the NH75 branches west towards Hassan and the coast, while the Tumkur road continues north. Shivagange, the conical hill known as Dakshina Kashi, rises about 20 kilometres to the north and is visible on a clear morning. Most drivers take a quick tea stop just after the toll plaza. Elapsed time: about 45 minutes.

Adichunchanagiri — Temple Hill and Peacock Sanctuary
Bellur Cross is the turn for Adichunchanagiri, the hill monastery of the Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, with its Kalabhairaveshwara temple and a protected peacock sanctuary where birds are easy to spot in the early hours. The detour is short and many pilgrim families add it on the return leg. Several clean highway restaurants around Bellur Cross serve a good South Indian breakfast. Elapsed time: about 2 hours.

Gateway to Hoysala Heritage
The district capital takes its name from the goddess Hasanamba, whose temple opens to devotees only for a short period each year around Deepavali. Hassan is also the base for Belur and Halebidu, the finest Hoysala temples in Karnataka, both within about 40 kilometres. On a direct run, drivers use the Hassan bypass and keep moving. Elapsed time: about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Coffee and Cardamom Hills
The land rises and turns green as you enter the Malnad region. Coffee estates, pepper vines and misty slopes line the road. Just outside Sakleshpur stands Manjarabad Fort, a star-shaped fort built in the Tipu Sultan era, which gives wide views of the Western Ghats from its walls. This is the last good halt for a proper meal before the ghat. Elapsed time: about 4 hours.

Temple on a River Island
From B.C. Road, drivers usually skip the Mangaluru city centre and take the inner roads through Vamanjoor, Gurupura and Kaikamba, passing close to Mangaluru International Airport at Bajpe. The last few kilometres run through paddy fields and coconut groves until the temple appears beside the Nandini. Your driver will drop you close to the temple entrance or at your lodge. Elapsed time: about 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.










For Bangalore teams travelling to Mangaluru for port, refinery, banking or plant work, with a Kateel darshan often added at the end. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approvals, a verified driver with coastal route experience and monthly billing for registered accounts. Sedans and Innova Crysta are the usual choice. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages repeat bookings and executive travel for companies across the city.
Our most booked format on this route. A three-day kukke subramanya kateel dharmasthala tour package covers Kukke on day one, Dharmasthala and Kateel on day two and Moodbidri or Udupi before the return. The driver plans around darshan queues and puja times and waits while you finish your seva. An Innova, Innova Crysta or innova hycross rent bangalore booking gives six or seven passengers room for luggage and puja items.
For couples, students and small families watching the cost. An AC Etios or Dzire at our lowest per kilometre rate, round trip, with a clean car and a verified driver. The budget tier changes the vehicle, never the maintenance standard or the driver checks. It is the simplest way to book a bangalore to kateel round trip cab without paying for space you do not need.
For milestone family visits, VIP guests and senior executives, choose from Fortuner, 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. Our luxury car rental bangalore tier comes with senior chauffeurs and extra attention to vehicle condition on the ghat. Groups larger than seven can move up to a Toyota Commuter or a force urbania rent bangalore.
We run a full range of vehicles from one Bangalore base, so if your group grows after booking, we can move you to a bigger vehicle without starting over.
• 27 to 50 seater buses, including Volvo and Benz buses
• 8 to 18 seater tempo travellers
• 12 to 24 seater minibuses
• 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania
• 4 to 7 seater cars — Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Toyota 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 are seated, which is one more reason we recommend an early morning start and a daylight descent of the Shiradi Ghat.
Every quote is shared in writing before you confirm. A 20 percent advance of the total fare is payable to confirm the booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax, where the itinerary crosses state lines
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM is charged extra
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. Our vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and all statutory documents.
All the services below are available from both our Bangalore and Mysore offices, along with custom tour packages built around your dates.
Our car rental bangalore service covers everyday car booking, premium cab hire and premium car rentals in bangalore for local and outstation trips. For seven-seater comfort, the innova hycross for rent option covers innova hycross taxi, hycross car rental and 7 seater innova hycross rental bangalore bookings.
Groups of 8 to 18 travel in our luxury tempo traveller bangalore fleet, a well-kept tt vehicle range for pilgrimages and weekend trips. The mini bus rental in bangalore service handles minibus rental, mini bus booking online and mini bus for rent in bangalore for 12 to 24 passengers, while the urbania van rental fleet offers urbania on rent bangalore and luxury urbania rental bangalore for premium small groups.
For large groups, our bus rental in bangalore service covers rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking with 27 to 50 seater coaches. The volvo bus rental bangalore tier provides volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire for conferences, tours and weddings.
The corporate cab service bangalore team handles corporate transport services, corporate car rental bangalore and managed travel as a corporate travel management company bangalore. Our employee transportation services bangalore division runs office cab service bangalore, night shift cab service bangalore, employee pick up and drop service and employee shuttle service bangalore contracts for tech parks.
Our school transportation services cover school bus service bangalore, student pick up and drop service, school excursion bus rental bangalore and college tour bus rental. The airport transfer bangalore service offers bangalore airport cab, kempegowda airport taxi and airport cab booking bangalore with live flight tracking.
Longer trips like this one are booked through outstation cab booking, covering outstation taxi bangalore, outstation car rental bangalore and outstation vehicle booking. For celebrations, wedding car rental bangalore handles wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental bangalore for guest movement.
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.
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
The bangalore to kateel distance by road is about 360 kilometres via NH75 through Hassan, Sakleshpur, the Shiradi Ghat and B.C. Road. Driving time is usually 7 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours, depending on ghat traffic and weather. A 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM start gets you to Kateel by early afternoon.
AC sedans such as Etios and Dzire start from Rs 7,166, A round trip is about 720 kilometres before sightseeing, and the final fare is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours of your enquiry.
The fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, any interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are charged extra. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking, and the balance is settled at the end of the trip.
Yes. One-way drops to Kateel and Mangaluru are available. Because the car has to return to Bangalore, one-way pricing depends on return routing and tolls, so call us for an exact quote. Most pilgrims find a round trip better value, since the same car stays with them for sightseeing.
The ghat stays open for most of the year, but heavy rain between June and September can cause landslips, slow traffic or temporary diversions. Our drivers check the latest road status the evening before, plan to cross the ghat in daylight and use the alternate route through Charmadi Ghat or Madikeri if authorities restrict movement. Any change in distance is explained before you set off.
Yes, and most families do. Kukke is about 20 kilometres off the highway at Gundya and Dharmasthala a little over 30 kilometres from Uppinangady. A three-day plan covers all three temples comfortably, with an optional stop at Moodbidri or Udupi. Share your itinerary and we will quote the whole trip as one number.
The temple opens early in the morning and closes at night, with a break in the afternoon. Timings change on festival days, so check the current kateel temple timings with the temple office before travelling. Traditional or modest clothing is recommended. Your driver can plan the day around the puja you wish to attend.
A small advance of around 20 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 |
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 Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and preferred car. You get a written quote within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance by UPI, bank transfer or card, and you receive the driver name, mobile number and vehicle registration in writing. Our team is available 24 hours a day for every bangalore to kateel taxi booking.