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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
₹ 20433
Plus GST
8 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹22,040 ₹26,541
+ ₹3841 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹22,040 ₹26,541
+ ₹3841 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹22,140 ₹26,641
+ ₹3841 (Taxes & Charges)
12 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹22,040 ₹26,541
+ ₹3841 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹16,996 ₹20,433
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC15 Seats
₹16,996 ₹20,433
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Urbania
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹16,996 ₹20,433
+ ₹2933 (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.
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.
Our most popular plan for this route: a three day trip with Kaup Beach and the lighthouse at sunset, Padubidri's Blue Flag beach, Malpe and St Mary's Island, and the Udupi Krishna Matha, staying at Kaup or Udupi. The same Urbania and driver stay with you throughout, and the recliner seats make the long drive home comfortable for children and elders alike.
For Bangalore teams planning beach offsites, retreats at the resorts around Kaup and Padubidri, or visits to offices and plants in the Mangaluru and Udupi belt. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval, a named driver for the full trip and signed daily duty slips. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages consolidated billing for registered accounts.
The best-condition vehicle in the fleet, a senior chauffeur in formal attire and a flexible itinerary that can include Belur on the way or a stay at a beachfront villa. Our luxury urbania rental bangalore option suits milestone celebrations, destination weddings on the coast and visiting guests, and pairs well with our wedding car rental bangalore service.
A devotional circuit covering the Kaup Marigudi temples, the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Kunjarugiri and Pajaka, with the option of adding Kukke Subramanya, Dharmasthala or Kollur Mookambika. Ideal for families and community groups who want to combine temple visits with time by the sea. Longer circuits can be planned through our outstation vehicle booking service.
We run a full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your group size changes after booking we can usually move you into the right vehicle without restarting the process.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz buses for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for groups that want space at a lower rate
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van, the core vehicle for this page
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater: 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 are seated configuration, which is why we plan the Kaup trip as a daytime drive with the ghat crossed in daylight, rather than an overnight run.
We quote in writing before you book, and every charge appears as a separate line. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Inter state tax, where a trip crosses state borders
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST
Garage-to-garage billing means the meter starts when the Urbania leaves our garage for your pickup point and ends when it returns. On a multi-day trip, local running between Kaup, Padubidri, Malpe, Udupi and Manipal is included in the total kilometres. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, so passengers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
Our cab rental bangalore service covers premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and everyday car booking across sedans, SUVs and premium marques. For groups of eight to eighteen who want a lower rate than an Urbania, luxury tempo traveller bangalore is the right choice, with every tt vehicle held to the same outstation standard.
For larger movements, our bus rental in bangalore fleet handles rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking requirements, while volvo bus rental bangalore covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire for conferences, weddings and big pilgrim groups. The mini bus rental in bangalore service handles minibus rental and mini bus booking online enquiries for groups of twelve to twenty-four. Our force urbania rent bangalore fleet covers urbania van rental, urbania on rent bangalore and force urbania hire for premium small-group travel.
On the corporate side, corporate travels bangalore covers corporate cab service bangalore, corporate car rental bangalore and corporate transport services. Our employee transportation services bangalore division runs office cab service bangalore, staff transportation services, night shift cab service bangalore and employee shuttle service Bangalore contracts across tech parks.
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Longer journeys fall under outstation cabs bangalore, covering outstation cab booking, outstation taxi 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 premium seven-seater travel, innova hycross rent bangalore covers innova hycross taxi and hycross car rental. Custom tour packages combining any of these vehicles are available on request.
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, a hotel name or a tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary — for example Kaup Beach, Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Malpe and St Mary's Island.
• Share the number of passengers and preferred Urbania seating variant.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• Mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team allocates 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 itemises every charge:
◦ Urbania hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati. Not needed for Kaup
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is in writing before you confirm.
• For corporate clients requiring reimbursement, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.
• To compare two seating variants or vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance 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 issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time and pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• A higher advance may apply on peak dates — wedding season from November to February and New Year — because the Urbania fleet is limited.
• 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 Urbania 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 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 to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks, via payment link on WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate accounts, with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Luxury vehicle note: for Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class bookings, a higher advance may be required given limited fleet availability and Bangalore 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 charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance 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; full fare 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 — Minimum 7-day notice 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 fleet and wedding season demand.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need 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 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 issued 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.
• 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.
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Bangalore to Coorg
So nice that the service we have received from Tejas travellers. Ms Revati is very good coordinator and so polite and have much patience. Thank you so much for making our journey nice and beautiful with sending experienced drivers.🙂
Rahul
15/6/2026 Coorg
5/5
Bangalore to Pondicherry
We recently completed our Pondicherry trip with Tejas Tours and Travel Company, and overall we had a very good experience. Shashikala coordinated with us from enquiry to booking and throughout the trip. She was well-communicated, supportive, and checked in with us daily to ensure everything was fine.
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6/4/2026 Pondicherry
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
Kishore Lal
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Madikeri
Booked Urbania 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
1/1/2026 Madikeri
5/5
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The bangalore to kaup distance is approximately 390 to 410 kilometres via Hassan, Sakleshpur, the Shiradi Ghat and Mangaluru. Driving time is 8 to 9 hours depending on ghat and traffic conditions. We recommend leaving Bangalore by 5:00 AM so the ghat section is crossed in daylight.
Pricing starts from around Rs 40 per kilometre for a 13 seater Force Urbania and depends on the seating variant and the number of days. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
Three days is ideal: one day to drive down, one full day for Kaup, Padubidri, Malpe, St Mary's Island and Udupi, and one day to drive back. Four days lets you add Kollur Mookambika, Murudeshwar or a slower pace on the beaches.
The lighthouse is usually open to visitors for a short window in the late afternoon, which is also the best time for sunset views. Timings can change, so please confirm on the day. The beach itself is open throughout the day.
The Shiradi Ghat is occasionally closed for road works or after heavy monsoon rain. In that case our driver takes the Charmadi Ghat via Belur and Karkala, or the Sampaje Ghat via Madikeri. We check the ghat status before departure and let you know if the route or timing changes.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Kaup, Udupi and Malpe stays within Karnataka, so no inter state tax applies. Only toll and parking are paid at actuals.
October to March is the best season, with calm seas, clear skies and pleasant evenings on the beach. The monsoon from June to September is lush and beautiful but brings rough seas, closed boat services to St Mary's Island and slower ghat driving. Swimming is not advisable during the monsoon.
Our Urbania fleet covers 13 to 17 seater configurations. For a multi-day beach trip, choose one size above your headcount to leave room for luggage. For eight to twelve people a tempo traveller is more economical; above seventeen, a mini bus or bus fits better.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking. Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the advance is refunded in 5 to 7 working days. Charges then rise from 10 percent to 75 percent of the fare as departure gets closer, and a no-show is charged in full. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance and does not operate sleeper buses.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, with your travel date, Bangalore pickup point, group size and day-wise itinerary. You receive a written quote within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance and you get driver details, vehicle registration and the full billing breakdown in writing. Our force urbania hire line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
