Bangalore to Kodaikanal Minibus Service - Mini Bus Rental for the Palani Hills
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Places to Visit in Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake is the centrepiece of the hill station and the attraction that almost every visitor sees first. Created artificially in 1863 under British administration, the lake spans around 60 acres in a distinctive star shape and sits at an elevation of about 2,285 metres, surrounded on all sides by forest and the pleasant streets of the town. Boating is the primary activity, with pedal boats, row boats and motor boats available for hire, and the shoreline path of around five kilometres is one of the most popular walks in the region, combining lake views with glimpses into the pine forest on the hillsides above. Cycling around the lake on rented bicycles is another favourite, particularly in the early morning when the mist is still on the water and the traffic is light. The proximity of Kodaikanal Lake to Bryant Park, the market street, and the main accommodation cluster makes it the natural starting point for a day of sightseeing in the town, and it tends to look its best in the late afternoon light when the western sky reflects across the water.
Kodaikanal Lake
Kodaikanal Lake is the centrepiece of the hill station and the attraction that almost every visitor sees first. Created artificially in 1863 under British administration, the lake spans around 60 acres in a distinctive star shape and sits at an elevation of about 2,285 metres, surrounded on all sides by forest and the pleasant streets of the town. Boating is the primary activity, with pedal boats, row boats and motor boats available for hire, and the shoreline path of around five kilometres is one of the most popular walks in the region, combining lake views with glimpses into the pine forest on the hillsides above. Cycling around the lake on rented bicycles is another favourite, particularly in the early morning when the mist is still on the water and the traffic is light. The proximity of Kodaikanal Lake to Bryant Park, the market street, and the main accommodation cluster makes it the natural starting point for a day of sightseeing in the town, and it tends to look its best in the late afternoon light when the western sky reflects across the water.
Coaker's Walk
Coaker's Walk is a one-kilometre paved path that runs along the southern edge of Kodaikanal town at the rim of the hillside, built in 1872 by a lieutenant named Coaker and now one of the most popular morning and evening walking spots in the hill station. The path is set into the cliff face and the southern side opens to sheer drops into valleys that extend for kilometres toward the plains of Madurai and Theni, with the plains themselves visible on clear days through telescopes stationed along the walk. The walk is at its most atmospheric in the early morning when cloud fills the valleys below and gives the sensation of being suspended above the world, and in the late afternoon when the plains catch the last of the sunlight. Travellers staying for two or more days typically make this walk a morning ritual, and it connects naturally to Bryant Park at one end and to the main market at the other, making it easy to include in a circuit of the town centre.
Pillar Rocks
Pillar Rocks is one of the most striking natural formations in Kodaikanal, consisting of three massive vertical granite boulders that stand side by side at a height of approximately 122 metres, rising from the forested hillside into the mist that frequently drifts across this part of the Palani Hills. The viewpoint platform provides a clear line of sight to the rocks and across the valley below, and the surrounding garden is well-maintained with benches and flowering plants that make it a comfortable stop for a range of visitors. The mist around the rocks creates a changing visual quality throughout the day: in the morning the rocks emerge from low cloud and the surrounding trees drip with condensation, while in the afternoon, when the mist thins, the full scale of the formations becomes more apparent. Photography here is consistently rewarding regardless of the conditions, and Pillar Rocks is included in almost every Kodaikanal tour package from Bangalore as one of the unmissable viewpoint stops.
Bryant Park
Bryant Park, located on the eastern shore of Kodaikanal Lake, is a 20-acre botanical garden established in 1908 by the British Collector H. D. Bryant and now one of the most visited attractions in the hill station. The park is home to over 325 species of plants including extensive rose gardens, hybrid flower beds, a greenhouse with tropical species, and ornamental trees that create a pleasant enclosed world inside the garden walls that feels quite separate from the mist and pine outside. The annual horticultural show held every May draws exhibitors and visitors from across Tamil Nadu and is one of the larger garden events in the region, featuring elaborate displays of rare and cultivated flowers. For families travelling on a Bangalore to Kodaikanal car rental booking with children, Bryant Park is a reliable half-morning stop that combines colour, education and enough open lawn for younger visitors to run around in.
Silver Cascade Falls
Silver Cascade Falls is typically the first significant attraction that travellers encounter when arriving in Kodaikanal by road, as it sits directly on the Kodai Ghat road approximately eight kilometres below the town, at a point where the overflow from Kodaikanal Lake drops around 55 metres down a rocky face into the valley below. The cascade is named for the silver-white appearance of the falling water against the dark rock, and it is one of the most photographed spots on the entire Bangalore to Kodaikanal route. The roadside viewpoint is easily accessible and requires no walking beyond a few steps from where a cab can pause on the ghat road, making it suitable for all ages. The falls are at their most powerful and visually spectacular during and after the monsoon season when the lake is full, while in summer the flow reduces considerably. Troops of monkeys often congregate on the rocks around the falls and have become part of the visual character of the stop, though visitors should keep food items out of sight.
Dolphin's Nose
Dolphin's Nose is a flat rock projection extending from the hillside approximately eight kilometres from Kodaikanal town, with the edge of the rock dropping sheer for several hundred metres into the valley on three sides, giving the sensation of standing at the prow of the hill itself when you walk to its tip. The views from this point take in a very wide panorama of the southern slopes of the Palani Hills, the valley below and, on exceptionally clear days, the plains extending toward Theni in the distance. The path to the nose from the nearest parking point is a walk of around one kilometre through shola forest, which is scenic enough to justify the stop even on days when the mist obscures the valley view. Dolphin's Nose is paired naturally with Echo Rock, a short distance further along the same path, where the curve of the rock face creates an echo effect that amuses visitors of all ages. Travellers on a one way cab Bangalore to Kodaikanal staying two or more nights often reserve this for the second morning.
Berijam Lake
Berijam Lake is the most secluded and visually striking of the lakes near Kodaikanal, sitting 21 kilometres from town inside a protected forest reserve at around 2,230 metres altitude. Unlike Kodaikanal Lake, which sits in the middle of the town and is accessible to all, Berijam requires a forest department permit obtained in advance and entry is limited to a fixed number of vehicles per day, which gives it a quality of quietness and undisturbed natural beauty that the more popular attractions cannot offer. The lake is surrounded by dense shola forest and grassland and the surrounding area supports a good population of wildlife including spotted deer, gaur and an impressive variety of birds. The drive from Kodaikanal town to Berijam passes through scenic forest roads and several viewpoints that are worth pausing at in their own right. Travellers planning a longer Kodaikanal tour package from Bangalore of three or more days generally include Berijam as the highlight of one full day, often pairing it with Moir Point along the same forest road.
Guna Caves
Guna Caves, also known locally as Devil's Kitchen, is a series of interconnected natural caverns formed within the rocky hillside below Pillar Rocks, reached by a short walk through pine and shola forest from the road near Pillar Rocks viewpoint. The caves became widely known after the 1993 Tamil film Guna was partly filmed here, and the connection with the film draws visitors alongside those who come for the caves themselves. The interior of the main cavern is notable for the quality of light that filters through gaps in the rock above, and the surrounding forest trail has a pleasant, slightly mysterious character that sets Guna Caves apart from the more open viewpoints in the area. Entry is currently regulated by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and the caves are only accessible when the forest remains open, which can vary by season, so checking current access before planning the visit is advisable. This stop pairs naturally with Pillar Rocks and Bryant Park on a circuit of the southern part of Kodaikanal town.
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Time
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About the Bangalore - Kodaikannal route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Hosur
40 km
Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
145 KM
Salem
210 Km
Dindigul
340 Km
Kodaikanal
465 km
Bangalore
Departure Point
Your journey to Ooty begins from Bangalore, the gateway to South India's most beloved hill stations. Pick-up is available from any part of the city — Koramangala, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yeshwanthpur, Marathahalli, or Majestic. The most common route out of Bangalore takes you onto NH275, the six-lane Mysore Expressway, which is one of the smoothest and best-maintained national highways in Karnataka. An early departure between 5 AM and 6 AM is strongly advised to clear Bangalore city limits before peak traffic begins. The first 50 km on the expressway are fast, comfortable, and lightly trafficked in the early hours, setting a pleasant tone for the journey ahead. Our drivers are experienced in choosing the optimal departure window and route based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring that the first stretch of your Bangalore to Ooty road trip is efficient, calm, and enjoyable from the very first kilometre.
Hosur
Tamil Nadu border crossing
The first stage of the journey covers around 45 kilometres from Bangalore city through the Electronic City corridor and out toward Hosur on the Tamil Nadu border. This is the exit corridor from Bangalore for all routes heading south and southeast into Tamil Nadu, so traffic here during weekday peak hours and weekend mornings can be heavy, particularly through the Electronic City flyover and the Silk Board junction for travellers starting from the southern and eastern parts of the city. The recommendation for a Bangalore to Kodaikanal cab departure is to leave between four and five in the morning to clear this section cleanly before the traffic builds, or alternatively after nine-thirty when the morning peak has eased. Hosur, a rapidly growing industrial town, marks the Tamil Nadu state border and is a natural first stop for fuel and an early breakfast, with a good selection of highway restaurants serving both South Indian and North Indian food. The road condition on this section is generally good and the drive into Hosur is uneventful once the Bangalore city congestion is cleared.
Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri
mango orchards and rocky hills
From Hosur, NH 44 continues southwest through Krishnagiri and then Dharmapuri, covering around 100 additional kilometres and bringing the total from Bangalore to roughly 145 kilometres. This is where the landscape of the journey takes on a distinctly different character from the urban and peri-urban environment around Bangalore: the countryside opens into rolling semi-arid terrain with scrub vegetation, rocky outcrops and, in season, the famous Krishnagiri mango orchards that line the roadsides and supply much of Tamil Nadu's mango production. Krishnagiri town itself is a major junction and commercial hub, well-stocked with fuel stations, ATMs and a variety of restaurants, making it the most practical mid-morning stop for a longer break if the journey started at dawn. The Krishnagiri Reservoir is visible from certain stretches of the highway approaching the town and offers a pleasant view of blue water against the rocky hills. Dharmapuri, continuing south, is another significant town with its own fort and temple complex that history-minded travellers may want to note. This stretch is particularly comfortable to drive and the NH 44 is in good condition for most of the distance.
Salem
Roughly the halfway point of the journey
From Dharmapuri to Salem the route continues on NH 44 for approximately 65 kilometres, bringing the total distance from Bangalore to around 210 kilometres and marking roughly the halfway point of the full journey to Kodaikanal. Salem is one of Tamil Nadu's largest cities and an important industrial and textile hub, and the approach to and through the city can involve some traffic congestion, particularly around the commercial centre and the Yercaud Ghat road junction. For the purposes of the Kodaikanal trip, Salem is primarily a break stop: fuel, a proper lunch, or a coffee at one of the highway restaurants that cluster around the NH 44 corridor through the city. The road through Salem then continues on the Salem-Coimbatore national highway bypass and connects back to the main south-going highway toward Dindigul, which is more direct than passing through the city centre on the older road. For travellers leaving Bangalore very early, Salem is typically the right time for a proper meal break, arriving around half past eight to nine in the morning.
Dindigul
Fertile farmland of the Kongu Nadu region
The stretch from Salem to Dindigul covers around 130 kilometres and is one of the longer uninterrupted highway drives on the journey, passing through the agricultural heart of central Tamil Nadu with irrigated fields, small towns and the characteristic landscape of the Kongu Nadu region. The road passes near Namakkal, known for its hilltop fort and Anjaneya Temple carved into a cave, and through or around Karur, an important weaving and textile town, before reaching Dindigul. Dindigul is a significant city and junction town at the foot of the Palani Hills, known for its distinctive rock fort and for being the last major urban stop before the ghat road to Kodaikanal begins. This is where a Bangalore to Kodaikanal taxi driver typically plans a second break, since the ghat road ahead requires full concentration and it is better to approach it rested and with a full fuel tank. Dindigul's markets and restaurants on the main road offer the regional food of the area, including the famous Dindigul biryani that many travellers specifically stop for.
Kodaikanal
Your Hill Station Destination
From Dindigul, the route continues to Batlagundu and then turns onto the Kodai Ghat Road, which is the final 40-kilometre climb from the plains to the hilltop at Kodaikanal. This is without question the most memorable section of the entire journey: the road climbs sharply through a series of hairpin bends, cutting through eucalyptus plantations, rocky outcrops, shola grasslands and forest as the altitude rises and the temperature drops noticeably with each hundred metres gained. Silver Cascade Falls appears on the left side of the road at around eight kilometres below the town, marking the moment where the full character of the hill destination becomes apparent, and many travellers stop here for photographs and to feel the mist from the waterfall. The ghat road requires a careful, experienced driver at the wheel, with particular attention needed at the sharper bends during monsoon season when wet roads and limited visibility can make the climb more demanding. The arrival into Kodaikanal town after this climb, through pine-scented air and with the immediate drop in temperature from the plains heat, is a genuinely rewarding moment that makes the full journey feel worthwhile.
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Minibus Packages for the Kodaikanal Route
All four packages use the same fleet of 17, 21, 26 and 35 seater vehicles. The difference is in specification, itinerary structure and service level, not in the route. Every package is quoted in writing before you pay anything, with the Tamil Nadu permit shown as a separate line.
Corporate Package
For offsites, team outings and MICE movements from Bengaluru tech parks. Executive mini coach with 2x2 pushback seating, luggage bay, charging points and a PA system, which matters more on a nine-hour drive than a short run. GST invoicing, Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval and 30-day credit terms. Convoys run through one point of contact with synchronised departures and a single consolidated permit filing, with pickup from any tech park gate you nominate. Usually a three-day long-weekend format, and our most-requested mini bus rental in Bangalore package for Tamil Nadu hill stations.
Family Package
For extended families and multi-generation trips, which this route attracts heavily in the April to June school holidays. Standard or Executive AC minibus, an extended lunch halt at Dindigul, and a driver briefed to take the ghat gently and stop at viewpoints rather than pushing through. Motion sickness is a real consideration on fifty kilometres of hairpins, so seating is planned for it. Where the group includes elderly travellers, we build the itinerary around Coaker Walk, Bryant Park and the lake rather than Dolphin Nose and the longer walks.
Budget Package
For student groups, college trips and cost-conscious travellers. Standard AC 21 seater mini bus rental Bangalore or 26 seater mini bus Bangalore on a clean per-kilometre rate with a transparent daily minimum and no surprise line items. Best value is the 26 and 35 seater, where per-head cost across 930 km of round-trip running drops well below multiple cars, and the interstate permit is shared across the group rather than paid four times. Vehicle documents, driver credentials and insurance papers supplied in advance for institutional approval.
Luxury Package
Premium mini coach with 2x2 recliner seating, extra legroom, curtains, better suspension for the ghat section and a chauffeur in formal attire. Suited to VIP delegations, client hosting and groups booking the higher-end resorts on the Coaker Walk and Pillar Rocks side. Above 35 passengers a full-size coach is possible on the highway legs, subject to a check on hotel access and town parking, which is the binding constraint in Kodaikanal rather than the ghat itself.
Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore
Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet from Bengaluru and Mysuru. Every service below is available on the Kodaikanal route and across South India.
Cab Service
Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers. Our cab rental bangalore fleet ranges from an Etios for a city errand to premium car rentals in bangalore for client hosting.
Tempo Traveller Service
The 12 to 20 seater bracket, and often the better choice for Kodaikanal town sightseeing where parking is tight. Choose a standard tt vehicle or a luxury tempo traveller bangalore with pushback recliners.
Bus Service
Full-size 35 to 55 seater coaches for large groups and weddings. Our bus rental in bangalore service covers school picnics through to conference shuttles, and rental bus booking is confirmed in writing within two hours.
Minibus Service
The 17 to 35 seater class described throughout this page. Our minibus rental fleet is the workhorse of South India group travel, and mini bus booking online takes under five minutes.
Force Urbania
The premium 10 to 17 seater monocoque van, well suited to ghat roads and narrow hill-town parking. force urbania rent bangalore and luxury urbania rental bangalore are both available for the Kodaikanal run.
Luxury Volvo Bus
Multi-axle coaches for long-haul comfort, which matters on a 465 km leg. volvo bus rental bangalore and volvo luxury bus hire is the step up above 35 passengers, subject to a route and parking check.
Corporate Travels
Managed transport for Bengaluru companies. Our corporate travels bangalore desk handles GST invoicing, credit terms and SLA reporting, and corporate cab service bangalore accounts get a named coordinator.
Airport Transfer
KIA pickups and drops with live flight tracking and free waiting on delayed arrivals. Book an airport transfer bangalore for one traveller or a kempegowda airport taxi convoy for a delegation.
Employee Transport
Contract commute across Bengaluru tech parks, including compliant night-shift movements. employee transportation services bangalore and office cab service bangalore contracts cover routing, tracking and monthly billing.
School Commute
Daily routes, excursions and inter-school events with verified drivers and attendants. school bus service bangalore and student transportation management contracts include route planning and document compliance.
Outstation Travel
Every major route out of Bengaluru across South and Western India, including all interstate permits. outstation cabs bangalore and outstation vehicle booking covers cars, tempo travellers, minibuses and coaches on one transparent per-kilometre basis.
Wedding Cab and Bus
Decorated cars for the couple and coaches for guest movement between venue, hotel and airport. wedding car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore run through a dedicated wedding desk.
Innova Hycross
The current-generation seven seater for premium family and executive travel. innova hycross rent bangalore and 7 seater innova hycross rental Bangalore are available for this route.
Tour Packages
Curated multi-day itineraries from Bengaluru and Mysuru covering Kodaikanal, Ooty, Munnar, Coorg and Yercaud. Vehicle, driver, routing, permits and halts are planned together so you only manage stay and tickets.
How to Book a Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore
Booking a mini bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.
Step 1 - Contact Tejas Travels
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, seven days a week.
• Share your travel date and Bangalore pickup point by area or landmark: Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road, Koramangala and so on.
• Share your destination or full itinerary, group size and preferred tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.
• Share your Kodaikanal hotel name and location, so we can confirm parking and access for the vehicle class you want.
• Tell us if Berijam Lake is on your list, so the permit constraint can be planned around rather than discovered at the check-post.
• Corporate bookings: share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.
Step 2 - Receive Your Written Quote
• A written quote reaches you by WhatsApp or email within two hours of enquiry.
• Every charge is itemised: hire rate per km or flat package, driver allowance, toll estimates, the Tamil Nadu interstate permit, and GST.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• Proforma Invoice available at this stage for corporate PO-based approval.
• Ask for Standard and Executive Mini Coach quotes together if you want to compare.
Step 3 - Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance
• Confirm by WhatsApp or phone. A 20 per cent advance of the total fare secures the specific mini bus variant on your date.
• Pay by UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS transfer, or credit or debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt issued within 30 minutes, and the Tamil Nadu permit is filed once the booking is confirmed.
• Confirmation covers driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup point and the full billing breakdown, in writing.
• Book well ahead for the April to June summer peak, New Year, Diwali, long IT weekends and the May flower show, when Kodaikanal fills earliest.
Step 4 - Your Driver and Mini Bus Arrive Early
• Your driver reaches the confirmed pickup point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure, which on this route is usually between 4.30 and 5.30 am.
• The mini bus arrives clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready, and the driver calls 30 minutes ahead as a courtesy.
• Through the trip the driver handles routing, tolls, the Attibele border formalities and the ghat climb.
• Balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance. Extra kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup area, Kodaikanal hotel name and travel date. Written quote in two hours.
Billing Details for the Bangalore to Kodaikanal Minibus
Twenty per cent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking, with the balance settled at trip end. Because this is an interstate route, read the exclusions carefully; the Tamil Nadu permit is a real cost and we would rather show it than bury it.
Included in the Fare
• Base fare and fuel charges.
• Driver allowance.
Excluded from the Fare
• Toll and parking charges.
• Inter-state tax and the Tamil Nadu permit, billed at actual cost.
• Additional driver bata after 9.45 pm.
• GST, at the applicable rate.
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage.
Please note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance cover where required.
Payment Methods for Mini Bus Rental in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods, for both the advance deposit and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI - Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay. Fastest method, instant confirmation, recommended for advance deposits.
• Bank transfer - NEFT, IMPS, RTGS. Preferred for corporate clients and advances above Rs 10,000. IMPS instant, NEFT up to two hours.
• Credit and debit card - Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking - All major Indian banks, by payment link over WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO approvals.
• Cash - Accepted for the balance at trip end with a receipt issued. The advance must be paid digitally for booking confirmation.
• Corporate credit - 30-day terms for signed corporate accounts, monthly consolidated invoicing, invoice within 24 hours.
A 20 per cent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For summer-peak and long-weekend Kodaikanal dates, a higher advance may be requested, since the permit has to be filed ahead of travel.
Cancellation Policy - Mini Bus Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation, with no hidden conditions.
• More than 72 hours before departure - no charge. 100 per cent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure - 10 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 per cent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure - 25 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 per cent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure - 50 per cent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 per cent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure - 75 per cent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, bus deployed and group absent - 100 per cent of the total trip fare. No refund, full fare payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels, breakdown or force majeure - no charge. 100 per cent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate vehicle offered.
Special Cancellation Conditions
• Interstate permit: once the Tamil Nadu permit has been filed it is non-refundable, and this amount is deducted separately from any refund otherwise due. The filing date is stated on your confirmation.
• Multi-day outstation hire including Kodaikanal, Ooty and Munnar: minimum 72 hours notice for a full refund, as the vehicle is blocked for several days.
• Peak dates including the April to June summer season, New Year, Diwali and long weekends: minimum 48 hours notice for a full refund.
• Weddings: minimum 7 days notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Force majeure, including bandhs, landslides, ghat-road closures and monsoon disruption on the Batlagundu climb: 100 per cent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice.
• Modifications such as date change, vehicle upgrade or route addition, with more than 24 hours notice: no penalty, subject to availability and permit revalidation.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, refund to the original payment method within the stated timelines.
Refund Policy - Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore
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 per cent of the advance, in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure - advance minus the 10 per cent charge, in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure - advance minus the 25 per cent charge, in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure - advance minus the 50 per cent charge, in 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels - 100 per cent of the advance, in 2 working days on priority processing.
• Interstate permit already filed - permit cost is non-refundable and deducted from the refund due. Documentation provided.
• Trip shortfall, actual kilometres below the daily minimum - proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge - full overcharged amount, in 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment - full duplicate amount, in 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
Refund Timelines by Payment Method
• UPI - to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card - to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer - to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days, account re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash - at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or by IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Book Your Bangalore to Kodaikanal Minibus
Tejas Tours and Travels runs group vehicles to Kodaikanal, Ooty, Munnar and Yercaud throughout the year, with heaviest demand from April to June and across the long weekends. For a mini bus for rent in Bangalore on this route, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your date, group size, hotel name and itinerary. Written quote in two hours with the Tamil Nadu permit shown separately, no verbal-only pricing, and every charge itemised before you pay a rupee.
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I would like to thank Shashikala for helping me in booking our 21 seater mini bus She was with me coordinating and reassuring right from day 0 till the last minute I completely recommend Tejas Tours & Travels 21 seater executive mini bus was in excellent condition Driver Somanna was a professional driver, accommodating and kind hearted Thank you so much for making our trip a memorable one
Shubha Ranganath
21/04/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Bangalore to Coimbatore
Amazing experience with tejas tours and travels . Ranjini is very cooperative and guidance us in booking bus and connected with us in whole trip. Driver kartik is very cooperative . We plan for 6 days tour banglore mysore ooty coimbatore . Mini bus is good in condition and clean bus . Good experience . We all are happy 😊
Piyush bhoya
6/11/2025 mysore ooty coimbatore
5/5
Bangalore to Chikmagalur
Excellent service from Tejas travel, we had booked 25 seater mini bus for two days to visit Chikmagalur from Bangalore with family and kids, vehicle was good, neat and clean, driver Sandeep was excellent person with soft spoken and good attitude, we enjoyed the trip, Mr. Imran provided timely help and made our booking and vehicle arrangements easy and comfortable. Thanks Tejas Travels, Imran and Sandeep. Looking forward to utilize Tejas travel service again.
Mr Mohammed
6/11/2023 Chikmagalur
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Very well maintained vehicles, polite and cooperative staff, excellent service, worth recommending. We used their mini bus for 8 days. Our driver Nutan and our point of contact Laxmi were super supportive.
Abhas Patel
3/4/2024 Bangalore
5/5
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Kodaikannal Minibus
The Bangalore to Kodaikanal distance is about 465 km via NH44 through Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem, Karur, Dindigul and Batlagundu. A minibus takes 9 to 10 hours including two meal halts. Mapping apps commonly show 7.5 hours, which assumes a car and does not account for a loaded minibus on fifty kilometres of hairpin ghat. Plan the day around the honest figure.
A Bangalore to Kodaikanal mini bus rental starts from around Rs Rs 30,680 for the vehicle, it won't include Tamil Nadu permit, toll and GST.
Yes. Kodaikanal is in Tamil Nadu, so a Karnataka-registered commercial vehicle needs a Tamil Nadu permit. Tejas Travels files it before departure and bills it at actual cost as a separate line. It is excluded from the base fare, which is why quotes need comparing carefully; a suspiciously low all-in figure for this route has usually left the permit out. Once filed, the permit cost is non-refundable if you cancel.
Yes. The Batlagundu ghat is a well-used public road carrying state transport buses daily, and our drivers run it regularly. It is simply slower than the highway: budget ninety minutes to two hours for the last fifty kilometres. The real constraint is not the climb but parking and access in town, particularly around the lake and Coaker Walk in peak season, which is why we ask for your hotel name at booking.
Usually not directly, and it is better to know this before you book. Berijam sits inside a reserve forest and needs a same-day permit from the Forest Department office at Moonjikal, issued in the morning with a strictly limited number of vehicles per day. Non-Tamil Nadu registered vehicles are sometimes refused on busy days. The practical approach is to park the minibus and use a locally permitted vehicle or the forest department eco-bus for the Berijam leg. Tell us at enquiry stage and we will build the day around it.
Three days and two nights is the right length. A kodaikanal 2 days itinerary technically works, but it means two full driving days with roughly one day on the ground, which most groups regret. Three days gives you an arrival afternoon at the lake, a full sightseeing day across the western plateau, and an unhurried departure. Four days if Berijam, Poombarai or Mannavanur are on the list.
Included: base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Excluded: toll and parking, inter-state tax and the Tamil Nadu permit, additional driver bata after 9.45 pm, and GST. Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from garage to garage. Everything is itemised in the written quote before you pay the advance.
A 20 per cent advance on the total fare confirms the booking. Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your date, pickup location, itinerary, hotel name and group size. A written quote follows within two hours, and once you pay by UPI, bank transfer or card, a receipt arrives within 30 minutes with driver and vehicle details, and the permit is filed.
April to June is peak season and the reason most Bengaluru groups come, though it is also the most crowded and most expensive for accommodation. September and October are quieter with good visibility. Be careful about late October through December, when the northeast monsoon brings persistent fog and heavy rain to the Batlagundu ghat and viewpoints stay clouded for days. We still run the route then, with more conservative timings.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance, and passengers are advised to arrange their own cover. The standard driver allowance is included in the quoted fare, but an additional driver bata applies after 9.45 pm. That comes up more often here than on shorter runs, since a late departure from Kodaikanal regularly puts arrival in Bengaluru past midnight. Leaving by mid-morning on the return day avoids it.