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Kaup Beach
Kaup beach is the reason most visitors make the trip. Unlike the busier Malpe, it stays calm and uncrowded for most of the year, with a wide stretch of golden sand broken by dark rock formations that make it one of the most photographed beaches in coastal Karnataka. Evenings are the best time, when the sun drops straight into the Arabian Sea. Swimming is not advisable during the monsoon, and lifeguard flags should be respected at all times.
Kaup Beach
Kaup beach is the reason most visitors make the trip. Unlike the busier Malpe, it stays calm and uncrowded for most of the year, with a wide stretch of golden sand broken by dark rock formations that make it one of the most photographed beaches in coastal Karnataka. Evenings are the best time, when the sun drops straight into the Arabian Sea. Swimming is not advisable during the monsoon, and lifeguard flags should be respected at all times.
Kaup Lighthouse
The kaup lighthouse was built by the British in 1901 and still guides ships along this coast. It stands on a rocky outcrop right on the beach, and visitors can climb the spiral staircase to a viewing platform during the permitted evening hours, usually for a small ticket fee. The view from the top takes in the curve of the shoreline, the coconut groves inland and the open sea. Timings can change, so ask your driver to confirm on the day.
Kaup Marigudi Temples
Kaup is known across Tulunadu for its Marigudi temples, dedicated to Goddess Mariamma. The Hale Marigudi (old temple) and Hosa Marigudi (new temple) draw large crowds, especially on Tuesdays and during the Suggi Mari Pooje festival held in March. The kaup marigudi temple complex offers a real glimpse into the living faith of the coast, and the rebuilt Hosa Marigudi is noted for its fine stone craftsmanship.
Pajaka Kshetra and Kunjarugiri Durga Temple
About 10 kilometres from Kaup, Pajaka is the birthplace of Sri Madhvacharya, the thirteenth century philosopher who founded the Dvaita school and established the Udupi Krishna Matha. The quiet village has preserved his ancestral home. On the hill beside it stands the Kunjarugiri Durga Temple, reached by a flight of steps, with panoramic views over paddy fields towards the sea. A peaceful half-day stop for pilgrims and families.
Padubidri Blue Flag Beach
Twelve kilometres south, the Padubidri End Point beach is one of India's Blue Flag certified beaches, an international recognition for cleanliness, safety and environmental management. It has clean washrooms, walkways, lifeguards and a well-maintained sand strip. For families with young children, it is one of the most comfortable beach stops on the entire coast.
Mattu Beach
A short drive north of Kaup near Katapady, Mattu is a village beach where a river meets the sea, creating a calm backwater on one side and surf on the other. The village is also famous for Mattu Gulla, a round green brinjal with a GI tag, grown only in this soil.
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
Thirteen kilometres north, the Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi is one of the most important Vaishnava pilgrimage centres in South India. Devotees view the deity through the Kanakana Kindi, a small silver-plated window. The temple is managed by eight mathas in rotation under the Paryaya system. Stay for a meal at the temple and do not leave Udupi without trying a masala dosa in the town where it is believed to have originated.
Malpe Beach and St Mary's Island
About 20 kilometres away, Malpe is the liveliest beach in the district, with a busy fishing harbour, water sports and a sea walk. From here boats run to St Mary's Island, known for its rare hexagonal basalt rock columns formed by ancient volcanic activity and listed among the National Geological Monuments of India. Ferries do not operate during the monsoon, usually from June to mid-September.
Manipal and Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village
The university town of Manipal, around 18 kilometres away, offers the End Point viewpoint over the Swarna river valley and the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village, where traditional houses from across India have been dismantled and rebuilt piece by piece. It is a favourite with school and college groups.
Distance
400 Km
One way
Time
9 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 22313
Plus GST
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹18,548 ₹22,313
+ ₹3213 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹18,936 ₹22,782
+ ₹3282 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹18,548 ₹22,313
+ ₹3213 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹18,548 ₹22,313
+ ₹3213 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹25,056 ₹30,130
+ ₹4330 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹26,996 ₹32,479
+ ₹4679 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹22,728 ₹27,311
+ ₹3911 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹22,728 ₹27,311
+ ₹3911 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹18,548 ₹22,313
+ ₹3213 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹20,100 ₹24,192
+ ₹3492 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹28,936 ₹34,828
+ ₹5028 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹29,000
+ ₹5040 (Taxes & Charges)
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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.
Gateway to Shravanabelagola
Channarayapatna is the "Gateway to Shravanabelagola", which lies just 12 kilometres to the south. Shravanabelagola is home to the 57 foot monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali), carved around 981 CE and one of the most revered Jain sites in the world. The climb up Vindhyagiri hill takes about 45 minutes and must be done barefoot, so plan for an early visit before the rock heats up. If you add this detour, allow two to three extra hours. Elapsed time without detour: about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Gateway to Hoysala Heritage
Hassan is the "Gateway to Hoysala Heritage". The twelfth century temples of Belur (38 km) and Halebidu (31 km), famous for their incredibly detailed soapstone carvings, are both within reach and were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023 as the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas. The town itself is named after Hasanamba, whose temple opens only once a year during Deepavali, drawing huge crowds. Hassan has the best choice of restaurants on the route, and most drivers suggest a proper breakfast or early lunch here. Groups on an udupi tour package from bangalore often include Belur and Halebidu on the return journey. Elapsed time: about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Coffee and Spice Country of the Malnad
The land starts to rise and turn green as you enter the Malnad region. Sakleshpur is the "Coffee and Spice Country of the Malnad", surrounded by coffee, cardamom and pepper estates, with misty hills for much of the year. Just off the highway stands Manjarabad Fort, a star-shaped fort built by Tipu Sultan in 1792 on a hilltop, offering sweeping views of the Western Ghats. The fort takes about 45 minutes to explore. Sakleshpur is also the last major town before the ghat, so this is the right place to refuel, use restrooms and pick up snacks. Elapsed time: about 4 hours 30 minutes including a halt.
Gateway of Karnataka
Mangalore is the "Gateway of Karnataka", the state's main port city, and the "Cradle of Indian Banking", since several major banks were founded in this region. Travellers booking a bangalore to mangalore cab usually stop here, but for Kaup your driver will take the NH66 bypass to avoid city traffic. It is well worth a lunch halt though. Try a Mangalorean fish thali, chicken ghee roast or neer dosa, and finish with a gadbad ice cream. Elapsed time: about 8 hours including lunch.
Lighthouse Town of the Udupi Coast
The final leg runs north along NH66 with the sea close by on the left. Surathkal has a quiet beach and lighthouse beside the NITK campus. Mulki is the "Surfing Capital of Karnataka", with surf schools at Sasihithlu beach, and home to the Bappanadu Durgaparameshwari Temple, famous for its ceremonial drums. Padubidri, the "Blue Flag Beach Town", follows soon after. Finally you reach Kaup, the "Lighthouse Town of the Udupi Coast", where the white tower becomes visible above the palms. Your driver will take you straight to your stay, or to the beach if you want to catch the sunset. Elapsed time: about 9 hours.
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Choose from our wide fleet of 27 to 50 seater luxury AC buses, premium Volvo, and Benz coaches with comfortable pushback seats, clean interiors, and top-tier comfort.
Travel via the fast Bangalore-Mysore Expressway with 100% transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and experienced highway drivers for safe group travel.
Three days covering Kaup, Padubidri, Malpe and St. Mary's Island, with a relaxed pace and evenings on the beach.
Dharmasthala, the Kaup Marigudi temples, Udupi Krishna Matha, Pajaka and Kollur over three to four days. A popular dharmasthala udupi bus tour option.
Team outings on the Udupi coast, with GST invoicing and Proforma Invoice through our corporate travels desk.
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Volvo and BharatBenz 45 seater coaches with air suspension — our luxury bus bangalore option for the ghat journey.
Our fleet covers 27 to 50 seater buses, including Volvo and Benz coaches; 8 to 18 seater tempo travellers; 12 to 24 seater mini buses; 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania; and 4 to 7 seater cars from the Etios and Dzire to the Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Commuter, Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6 and Q7, BMW 5 and 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E and S Class, and Rolls-Royce Ghost. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare is payable to confirm the booking. The fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Excluded and billed separately: toll and parking, interstate tax where applicable, driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. The final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover.
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Booking a bus 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 and Bangalore pickup location — area, tech park or hotel name, such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary, total group size and preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Kaup, Udupi, Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: bus hire rate (per km or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on vehicle), toll estimates, interstate permit costs where applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and driver night halt charges for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment confirms the booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date.
• For Goa, Shirdi and overnight hire during New Year, Diwali and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early. For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• Payment: 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.
• Confirmation includes driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown — all in writing.
• Your assigned driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active. The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip, the driver handles all highway exits, toll payments, border permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance. Additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
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 and BHIM UPI. Fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, with a payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: The advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Goa, Shirdi and large peak-date corporate bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 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.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate bus offered.
• Weddings — Minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — Kaup and coastal Karnataka, Goa, Shirdi and other overnight or multi-day bus hire need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund.
• Peak dates — New Year's Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — Monthly commute contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — Bandhs, road closures and similar events receive a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, with the refund to your original payment method.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — Advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — Advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels — 100 percent of the advance, within 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres are less than the minimum — Proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — Full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — 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, after the account is re-confirmed.
• 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.
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The bangalore to kaup distance is about 405 kilometres via Hassan, the Charmadi Ghat, Dharmasthala and Karkala. By bus it takes 9 to 10 hours, including meal halts.
We usually take the Charmadi Ghat, which also lets the group visit Dharmasthala. If Charmadi is restricted due to rain or repairs, we use the Shiradi Ghat via Mangaluru. Our drivers check conditions before departure and cross the ghat in daylight.
Rates start from Rs 45 per km for a 29 seater bus, with larger, executive, Volvo and BharatBenz coaches priced higher. Outstation hire carries a minimum daily kilometre charge, and the final rental is calculated garage to garage. Tolls, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra. No interstate tax applies.
Three days is ideal: one to travel, one on the Kaup and Udupi coast, and one to return. A fourth day lets you add Kollur, Murudeshwar or St. Mary's Island.
The sea off Kaup can be rough, especially near the rocks and during the monsoon, when swimming is not permitted. Paddle only in safe areas and follow lifeguard and local instructions. Padubidri's Blue Flag beach has lifeguards on duty.
The lighthouse is generally open to visitors in the late afternoon for a small entry fee. Timings are set by the authorities and can change, so check on arrival.
October to March is ideal, with calm seas and pleasant weather. The monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain, rough seas and possible ghat restrictions.
Kaup has a few beach resorts, and Udupi and Manipal, just 13 kilometres away, have a wide choice of hotels suited to large groups.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking. We do not operate sleeper buses; all our buses are seated, so we plan daytime travel across the ghats.
Passenger insurance is not provided by Tejas Tours and Travels, so groups may arrange their own travel cover. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your dates, group size, pickup location and preferred bus tier. Our rental bus booking team sends a written quote within 2 hours.
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