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Kodachadri Peak and Sarvajna Peetha
The summit is a grassy ridge with sweeping views over the sanctuary forest, the Sharavathi backwaters and, on clear days, the coastline. At the top stands the Sarvajna Peetha, a small stone shrine where Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have meditated. Sunrise and sunset are the best times, and the mist that rolls in during the afternoon is part of the charm. Check the kodachadri weather before you go, as the peak gets very heavy rain for much of the year.
Kodachadri Peak and Sarvajna Peetha
The summit is a grassy ridge with sweeping views over the sanctuary forest, the Sharavathi backwaters and, on clear days, the coastline. At the top stands the Sarvajna Peetha, a small stone shrine where Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have meditated. Sunrise and sunset are the best times, and the mist that rolls in during the afternoon is part of the charm. Check the kodachadri weather before you go, as the peak gets very heavy rain for much of the year.
Moola Mookambika Temple and the Iron Pillar
A short distance below the summit is the Moola Mookambika Temple, considered the original seat of the goddess before she was worshipped at Kollur. In front of it stands an old iron pillar that has stood in the open for centuries with very little rust, a detail that surprises most visitors. Homestays near the temple serve simple Malnad meals to trekkers.
Hidlumane Falls
On the forest trail from Sampekatte, Hidlumane Falls drops in several tiers over dark rock. The walk to the falls involves stream crossings and slippery stones, so good shoes matter. It is most dramatic after the monsoon, and trek routes that pass the falls are booked through the forest department.
Kollur Mookambika Temple
About 21 kilometres from Kodachadri by road, Kollur is one of the most important Shakti temples in South India, dedicated to the goddess Mookambika on the banks of the Souparnika river. Pilgrims from Karnataka and Kerala visit throughout the year, especially during Navaratri. Many families plan a kodachadri kollur tour package so they can pray at both the hill shrine and the main temple.
Nagara Fort and Devagange Ponds
Nagara, once called Bidanur, was the capital of the Keladi Nayaka rulers. The ruins of the fort, with its moat, walls and palace foundations, sit on a hill just outside town. A few kilometres away, Devagange is a set of old stepped ponds in the forest, said to have been built for the royal family. Both are quiet stops that most trekkers visit on day two.
Jog Falls
One of the highest plunge waterfalls in India, where the Sharavathi river drops in four streams known as Raja, Rani, Roarer and Rocket. Jog is roughly two hours from Nagara via Sagar and makes a natural add-on for a jog falls kodachadri trip. The flow is strongest from August to November.
Agumbe
Known as the Cherrapunji of the South for its heavy rainfall, Agumbe sits at the top of a hairpin ghat with a famous sunset point looking towards the Arabian Sea. The rainforest research station here has made the village well known for king cobra studies. It is a scenic detour through Thirthahalli for groups with an extra day.
Sakrebyle Elephant Camp
Around 14 kilometres from Shivamogga on the Thirthahalli road, the forest department camp on the Tunga river lets visitors watch trained elephants being bathed and fed in the morning. Timings are limited to the early hours, so it works best on the return drive after an overnight stay in Shivamogga.
Kavaledurga Fort
A hill fort near Thirthahalli built in stages by the Keladi Nayakas, with a winding trail, stone gateways and a small temple at the top. The view across the paddy fields and forest is excellent, and the climb is easier than Kodachadri, which makes it a good option for families with older members.
Distance
410 Km
One way
Time
9 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 16974
Plus GST
14 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹14,122 ₹16,974
+ ₹2434 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/1
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₹14,122 ₹16,974
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16 Seater Mini bus A/C 2/1
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₹14,122 ₹16,974
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18 Seater Mini Bus A/C
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₹15,017 ₹18,037
+ ₹2577 (Taxes & Charges)
19 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
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22 Seater Mini Bus A/C 2/2
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₹17,503 ₹21,027
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₹19,890 ₹23,916
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Where Your Journey Starts
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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.
Kalpataru Nadu, the Land of Coconut Groves
The drive leaves the city on the Tumkur Road past Yeshwanthpur and Nelamangala, and an early start avoids the industrial traffic around Peenya. Tumakuru is known for its coconut plantations and for the Siddaganga Math, a large religious and educational institution that feeds and teaches thousands of students. Devarayanadurga hill, with its temple and forest, rises a short distance from the city. Most drivers take a tea break on the bypass. Elapsed time: about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Cradle of Kannada Professional Theatre
After Tumakuru, the car turns west onto NH206, the old Bangalore to Honnavar road. Gubbi is the hometown of the legendary theatre company started by Gubbi Veeranna, which trained many early stars of Kannada stage and cinema. The road here is lined with coconut and areca gardens. Elapsed time: about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Copra Market Town of Karnataka
The highway passes through quiet farming villages to Tiptur, a busy town famous for its large copra and coconut trade. Tiptur is a good place for breakfast, with several well-known darshinis near the main road serving thatte idli and filter coffee. Elapsed time: about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Crossroads to Chikkamagaluru Coffee Country
The land turns drier and more open here, with sunflower and maize fields beside the road. Kadur is a railway and road junction where routes branch towards Chikkamagaluru and Birur. Ayyanakere, one of the oldest lakes in the state, lies to the west for those heading into the hills. Elapsed time: about 4 hours.
Steel Town of Karnataka
Bhadravati grew around the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant, founded under the Mysore kingdom and named after Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The town also has the Hoysala-style Lakshmi Narasimha Temple on the banks of the Bhadra river. Traffic around the town centre is moderate, and drivers use the main road straight through. Elapsed time: about 5 hours.
Gateway to Malnad
Shivamogga sits on the Tunga river and marks the point where the plains give way to forest and hills. The city is the base for Sakrebyle Elephant Camp, Gajanur and the Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari. It is also the best lunch stop on the route. Travellers booking a bangalore to shimoga cab for work often extend the trip to Kodachadri on the weekend. Elapsed time: about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Natural Heritage Peak of the Western Ghats
The road passes Nagara Fort before reaching Nittur, where local 4x4 jeeps start for the hill, or Sampekatte, the starting point for the Hidlumane forest trail. The cab stops at the base because only forest-approved vehicles and trekkers with valid permits go further. Your driver waits at the base or at your homestay. Elapsed time: about 8 to 8 hours 30 minutes.
Designed for college trekking clubs, friends' groups and trekking communities who organise their own permits and guides. The mini bus leaves Bangalore on a Friday night, reaches the Nittur base at dawn, waits during the trek and brings the group home on Sunday. Rucksacks, trekking poles and wet gear are easily accommodated. As night driving is involved, the quote includes the driver bata that applies after 9:45 PM. This is our most popular Kodachadri booking and a practical alternative to the fixed dates of commercial weekend treks from bangalore.
For companies planning team-building offsites that combine a guided trek, a jeep ride and team activities at a Malnad homestay or resort. The package includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval, one named driver and daily signed duty slips. The same corporate minibus bangalore handles all transfers, and our corporate transport services desk arranges multiple vehicles for larger teams on one invoice.
For families who want the beauty of Kodachadri without the full trek. A typical plan covers the drive to Kollur on day one, a jeep ride to the Sarvajna Peetha and Moola Mookambika shrine early on day two followed by darshan at Kollur, and a return via Jog Falls or Maravanthe beach. Navaratri at Kollur is peak season, so book early. The driver plans each day around temple timings and jeep slots.
For student groups and budget trekking clubs where the cost per head matters most. Non-AC 12 to 17 seater mini buses, a clean vehicle and a verified driver. The mini bus rate per km in bangalore is lowest on this tier, and on a round trip of around 760 kilometres the per-person saving is significant compared with separate bus tickets and local taxis. Brake checks and driver vetting are the same on every tier.
Executive mini coach configuration with fewer, wider push-back seats, more legroom and a quieter cabin, well suited to senior executives, elderly pilgrims and special family trips. For a premium small-group option, our luxury urbania rental bangalore service offers 13 to 17 seater Force Urbania vans.
A three to four day circuit combining Kodachadri, Kollur, Jog Falls, the Sharavathi backwaters, Nagara fort and Maravanthe beach. It suits families, nature lovers, photographers and school groups. Educational institutions can book it through our college trip bus rental bangalore desk.
Our ac minibus rental bangalore fleet covers 12, 14, 17, 20 and 24 seater configurations, and every other group vehicle size runs from the same Bangalore base. If your numbers change, we can usually move you to a larger or smaller vehicle without starting over.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for smaller trek groups on the same route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, AC and non-AC, the core vehicle for this route
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• 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 vehicles are seated with push-back seats. Trek groups who choose a Friday night departure travel seated, so we recommend a comfortable executive or AC mini bus for overnight runs.
You receive a written, itemised quote before booking, so there are no surprises at the end of the trip. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Interstate tax — not applicable on this route, as Kodachadri is within Karnataka
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM, which applies to Friday night trek departures
• GST as applicable
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
Garage-to-garage billing is standard in organised group transport in Bangalore. The count starts when the mini bus leaves our garage for your pickup point and ends when it returns, and it is built into the written quote. Multi-day trips are billed on total kilometres with a 300 kilometre daily minimum plus driver allowance.
Please note that the forest department trek permit, guide fees, sanctuary entry charges and local jeep hire to the summit are not part of our mini bus fare. These are paid directly to the forest department and local jeep operators. Our team can share current guidance on how groups usually arrange them.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers, especially trekkers, should arrange their own travel or adventure insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a trip can start in one city and finish in the other with one team and one invoice.
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Booking a mini 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.
• Share your Bangalore pickup location — area, building or landmark such as Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road or Koramangala.
• Share your destination or full itinerary.
• Share your group size.
• Share your preferred mini bus tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.
• For corporate bookings from Bangalore tech parks, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.
• For Goa and other multi-day outstation hire, share the full day-wise itinerary so we can allocate a driver with multi-day route experience. For Kodachadri, mention whether the group will trek or take jeeps, and any extra stops such as Kollur, Jog Falls or Maravanthe.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge:
– Mini bus hire rate — per kilometre or flat local package
– Driver allowance — Rs 500 to Rs 800 per day depending on vehicle
– Applicable toll estimates
– Interstate permit where applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati; not required for Kodachadri, which is within Karnataka
– GST
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For Bangalore IT sector corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice is available at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive Mini Coach at the same time.
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking and guarantees the specific mini bus variant on your date.
• 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:
– Driver name and mobile number
– Vehicle registration number
– Departure time
– Pickup location confirmation
– Full billing breakdown — all sent to WhatsApp or email in writing
• For peak Bangalore travel dates — New Year, Diwali, long IT weekends and the October Dasara period — book well ahead.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• The mini bus will be clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip the driver handles all routing, toll payments, ORR and NICE road exits, and Karnataka permit checkpoints.
• 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 group size, Bangalore pickup area, destination and travel date. Written mini bus 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, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method, with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 10,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance at time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts: 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients, monthly consolidated invoicing, and invoice issued within 24 hours.
A 20 percent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For Goa, Coorg and other multi-day outstation hire from Bangalore during peak dates, a higher advance may be required.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation. There are no hidden conditions.
• More than 72 hours before departure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group is absent — 100 percent of the total trip fare. No refund; the full fare is payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate vehicle is offered.
• Festival dates — Navaratri trips to Kollur and long-weekend trekking trips to Kodachadri, along with New Year, Diwali, Dasara and Bangalore long weekends, require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation hire including Kodachadri, Kollur, Goa and Coorg — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day mini bus hire from Bangalore.
• Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Force majeure — bandhs, heavy rain, forest department trek closures, landslides 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.
To cancel, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation follows within 2 hours, and the refund goes to your original payment method within the stated timelines.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is 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.
For refunds, WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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The bangalore to kodachadri distance is approximately 380 kilometres to the Nittur and Kattinahole base via Tumakuru, Tiptur, Arsikere, Kadur, Bhadravathi, Shivamogga and Hosanagara. Driving time is 8 to 9 hours, depending on the Malnad roads beyond Shivamogga. Kollur is about 20 kilometres further on.
No. The final road to the summit is a rough forest track on which only licensed local four-wheel-drive jeeps are permitted. Our mini bus takes the group to the base village and waits there. From the base, the group either treks with a permit and guide or hires local jeeps, which are paid for separately.
Yes. A kodachadri trek permit must be booked online through the Karnataka forest department's trek booking system, and a registered guide is required. The forest checkpost also carries out registration and plastic checks, so allow time for these. Camping on the peak is not permitted. Our team can share the latest guidance when you book, as rules are updated from time to time.
Rates start from around Rs 30 per kilometre for a 12 to 14 seater AC mini bus, with a minimum of 300 kilometres per day. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance, while toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra. Trek permits, guide fees and jeep hire are not included. The final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and every item appears in the written quote.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking and reserves the specific mini bus for your dates. It is paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card, a receipt follows within 30 minutes, and the balance is settled at the end of the trip.
Yes. Many trek groups leave Bangalore on Friday night, arrive at the Nittur base at dawn and return on Sunday. Our vehicles are seated, not sleeper, and the additional driver bata after 9:45 PM applies. We recommend an AC or executive mini bus for overnight runs so the group arrives rested.
October to February offers clear skies, cool weather and the best sunset views. The monsoon from June to September brings mist, waterfalls and lush forest, but trails become slippery and leeches are common, and the forest department may restrict treks during very heavy rain. March to May is warm but still popular for sunrise and sunset views.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Kodachadri lies within Karnataka, so there is no interstate tax or permit charge on this trip.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure costs nothing, and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. The charge is 10 percent of the total fare between 48 and 72 hours, 25 percent between 24 and 48 hours, and 50 percent between 12 and 24 hours. Multi-day trips require a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. If the forest department closes the trek or a landslide blocks the route, the advance is refunded in full within 2 working days.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance, so trekkers and passengers should arrange their own travel or adventure insurance. All vehicles are fully insured and compliant, and every driver is verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your dates, pickup point, group size, whether you will trek or take jeeps, and any extra stops. A written quote follows within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance, and you receive the driver details, vehicle number and full billing breakdown in writing. Our mini bus booking online and WhatsApp lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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