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Places to Visit in Kollur Mookambika Temple

Mookambika Temple and the Souparnika

Mookambika Temple and the Souparnika

The temple stands in the town with the Souparnika running below it and Kodachadri behind. The sanctum holds a swayambhu linga divided by a golden line taken to represent Shiva and Shakti together, with the image of Mookambika behind it - worshipped as Saraswati in the morning hours and as Lakshmi and Durga at others. Pilgrims bathe in the river before darshan. Visit early; the temple keeps a midday break and the morning worship is when it is at its best. Dress conventions apply and the queue moves efficiently outside festival periods.

Mookambika Temple and the Souparnika

Mookambika Temple and the Souparnika

The temple stands in the town with the Souparnika running below it and Kodachadri behind. The sanctum holds a swayambhu linga divided by a golden line taken to represent Shiva and Shakti together, with the image of Mookambika behind it - worshipped as Saraswati in the morning hours and as Lakshmi and Durga at others. Pilgrims bathe in the river before darshan. Visit early; the temple keeps a midday break and the morning worship is when it is at its best. Dress conventions apply and the queue moves efficiently outside festival periods.

Kodachadri and the Sarvajna Peetha

Kodachadri and the Sarvajna Peetha

The peak above Kollur, at around 1,343 metres in the Mookambika sanctuary, with the small stone Sarvajna Peetha at the summit associated with Adi Shankara and the Chitramoola cave below it. The views west toward the sea on a clear evening are among the best in the Ghats. Access is by a ten-kilometre trek or by local jeep from Nagodi - the track is not passable by ordinary vehicles. Visit between October and February, confirm forest department arrangements in advance, and plan the descent rather than chasing the last of the light.

Maravanthe Beach

Maravanthe Beach

Around thirty kilometres west, Maravanthe is where the highway runs along a narrow strip with the Arabian Sea on one side and the Souparnika river on the other, both visible from the car at once - a genuinely unusual piece of road and one of the more photographed stretches of coast in Karnataka. There is a beach and a temple on the river bank. Visit at sunset. It is an easy half day from Kollur and it is what most pilgrimage groups add when they want something other than a temple.

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary covers the forested hills around Kodachadri - evergreen and semi-evergreen forest holding leopard, gaur, sambar, langur and a good deal of endemic birdlife, and it forms part of one of the more biodiverse stretches of the Western Ghats. Access is regulated by the forest department and is limited by comparison with the better-known reserves. Visit if the natural history interests you and confirm arrangements in advance; for most visitors the sanctuary is experienced as the country you drive through on the way up to Kodachadri.

Murudeshwar

Murudeshwar

Around seventy kilometres north, Murudeshwar holds a very large Shiva statue on a headland with the sea on three sides and a twenty-storey gopura beside it - modern rather than ancient, unapologetically so, and genuinely striking for the setting rather than the antiquity. There is a lift to the top of the gopura and diving and boat trips off the coast. Visit as a day from Kollur. It pairs naturally with Maravanthe on the same coastal run north, and a good number of our Kollur bookings extend to it.

Udupi and the Coast

Udupi and the Coast

Eighty kilometres south, Udupi holds the Krishna temple where the deity is viewed through the nine-holed Kanakana Kindi window and the ashta matha system has run the worship since Madhvacharya. Malpe nearby is the harbour for St Mary Islands with their columnar basalt formations. Visit Udupi as a second day; the Kollur and Udupi pairing is one of the most commonly booked Karnataka temple circuits and the drive down the coast between them is straightforward and pleasant.

Distance

440 Km

One way

Time

10 hrs

Via expressway

Starting from

22500

Plus GST

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About the Bangalore-Kollur Mookambika Temple route

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Arsikere

175 Km

Shivamogga

320 Km

Hosanagara

400 Km

Kollur

440 Km

Bangalore

Bangalore

Departure Point


Arsikere

Arsikere

Coconut Junction of Karnataka


Shivamogga

Shivamogga

Gateway to the Malnad


Hosanagara

Hosanagara

Taluk of the Sharavathi


Kollur

Kollur

Mookambika Kshetra of the Souparnika


Other Popular Routes from Bangalore

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Tempo Traveller Packages for the Bangalore to Kollur Route

Corporate Package

Built for Bangalore companies running staff pilgrimage days and family outings on the coastal temple circuit, and for teams heading to the Udupi and Mangalore industrial belt who add Kollur to the trip. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full multi-day trip and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. The same corporate tempo traveller bangalore stays with your team across every leg, with duty slips signed daily and reconciled against the final invoice. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages the arrangement end to end.

Family and Pilgrimage Package

The dominant booking on this route by a wide margin, and the one the vehicle is really specified for. Built around temple timings rather than a fixed schedule, with a driver who understands that a family will be inside for as long as the darshan queue takes and that the vehicle needs to be waiting when they come out. Vidyarambham groups travelling with young children and grandparents get particular attention on boarding and halt planning. Groups combining Kollur with Shringeri, Horanadu, Udupi, Murudeshwar or Kukke should share the full day-wise plan at enquiry, and we will set out realistically what fits in the days you have.

Budget Package

For groups where cost per head decides the booking. Non-AC 9 to 14 seater tempo travellers, point to point, no frills, clean vehicle and a verified driver. This suits bhajan groups, samithi units, college trips and community pilgrimages, all of which travel this route regularly. The tempo traveller rate per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is our lowest, and across a circuit of nine hundred kilometres or more the saving across a full group is substantial. Non-AC is comfortable here for most of the year, since much of the route is hill and coastal country; March to May on the Hassan plains is the exception. The budget tier is about vehicle specification only, never about maintenance or driver vetting.

Luxury and Executive Package

Executive configuration with fewer, wider push-back seats, extra legroom, better sound insulation and premium interiors. On a nine-hour drive each way with ghat sections in the middle, and with a passenger list that on a Kollur trip usually includes elderly members, this is the tier groups most often wish they had taken. Suited to senior family members, milestone occasions and guests travelling in from outside the country. For a step further, our luxury urbania rental bangalore option in 13 to 17 seater configuration is a premium alternative on the same route.

Our Tempo Traveller Fleet in Bangalore

Our ac tempo traveller bangalore fleet runs 9, 12, 14, 17 and 18 seater configurations. We operate the full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount shifts after booking we can usually move you up or down a category without restarting the process.

•     Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, AC and non-AC, the core vehicle for this route

•     Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van

•     Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, for groups that outgrow a tempo traveller

•     Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches for large movements

•     Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Commuter through 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. Every vehicle in our fleet is seated configuration with push-back seats. On a route of this length we plan a daytime drive with a hotel halt rather than overnight running, and on the Shringeri to Kollur leg in particular that is a safety decision rather than a comfort one, since the road is narrow, unlit and runs through forest.

Billing Details — What Is Included and What Is Extra

We quote in writing before you book and the quote itemises everything, so there are no surprises at trip end. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.

Included in the Quoted Fare

•     Base fare and fuel charges

•     Driver allowance

Not Included — Billed Separately at Actuals

•     Toll charges and parking fees

•     Interstate tax, where a trip extends beyond Karnataka

•     Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM

•     GST as applicable

•     Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage

The garage-to-garage basis is standard across the organised group transport industry in Bangalore. The meter starts when the vehicle leaves our garage for your pickup point and stops when it returns. We factor this into the written quote, so the number you approve is the number you pay. On this route interstate tax does not normally apply, since the road stays inside Karnataka throughout, which makes it cheaper to run than a comparable distance into Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh.

Two costs sit outside our billing on this itinerary. Kodachadri jeep charges are paid directly at the base, since private vehicles are not permitted on the final stretch, and temple seva, archana and accommodation bookings are made by your group with the temple administration rather than through us. Circuit kilometres also add up quickly once Udupi or Murudeshwar are in the plan, so send us the full day-wise itinerary and we will quote the whole trip rather than the outbound leg alone.

Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required. Vehicle insurance and full statutory driver and vehicle compliance are maintained across the fleet.

Other Popular Routes from Bangalore

Kollur is one of several pilgrimage and Malnad corridors we operate. These are the routes groups book most often from Bangalore.

•     Bangalore to Shringeri and Horanadu — 330 km, seven hours. The Sharada Peetham and the Annapoorneshwari temple, and the natural first half of a Kollur circuit.

•     Bangalore to Udupi — 400 km, eight hours. The Krishna Matha, Malpe and St Mary's Islands, usually paired with Kollur.

•     Bangalore to Murudeshwar and Gokarna — 480 km, nine hours. Coastal temples and beaches, the standard return leg from Kollur.

•     Bangalore to Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya — 300 km, seven hours. A temple circuit through the same ghat country, often combined with Kollur over five days.

•     Bangalore to Belur and Halebidu — 220 km, four to five hours. The Hoysala circuit, directly on the Kollur road.

•     Bangalore to Shivamogga — 275 km, six hours. The Gateway of Malnad, and the alternative route to Kollur.

•     Bangalore to Jog Falls — 380 km, seven to eight hours. Best from August to December, and an easy addition on the Shivamogga return.

•     Bangalore to Chikmagalur — 245 km, five hours. Coffee country, Mullayanagiri and Baba Budangiri.

•     Bangalore to Kushalnagar and Coorg — 235 km, five hours. Bylakuppe, Nisargadhama and Dubare.

•     Bangalore to Tirupati — 250 km, four to five hours. Our most frequent pilgrimage booking, usually a same-day return.

Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore

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 without changing operators.

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 eight to eighteen passengers, the tempo traveller rent bangalore fleet handles tt vehicle and luxury tempo traveller bangalore enquiries, and for twelve to twenty-four the mini bus in bangalore service covers minibus rental and mini bus booking online requirements.

For larger movements our bus rental in bangalore fleet runs 27 to 50 seater coaches for rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking, while the volvo bus rental bangalore tier covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire for conferences, weddings and large corporate movements. The force urbania rent bangalore fleet handles urbania van rental and luxury urbania rental bangalore bookings 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 for companies needing managed travel. Our employee transportation services bangalore division runs office cab service bangalore, staff transportation services and night shift cab service bangalore contracts across the tech parks, with employee pick up and drop service and employee shuttle service arrangements built around shift timings.

For education clients, school transportation services covers school bus service bangalore, school bus rental bangalore and student pick up and drop service, including school excursion bus rental bangalore, college trip bus rental and tempo traveller for school trip bangalore bookings for annual tours. Airport requirements are handled by airport transfer bangalore, covering bangalore airport cab, kempegowda airport taxi and airport cab booking with live flight tracking.

Longer journeys fall under outstation cabs bangalore, covering outstation cab booking, outstation taxi bangalore and outstation vehicle booking for multi-day itineraries. For celebrations, wedding car rental bangalore handles wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore for guest movement. And for premium seven-seater travel, innova hycross rent bangalore covers innova hycross taxi and hycross car rental bookings. Custom tour packages combining any of these vehicles are available on request.

How to Book a Tempo Traveller for Rent in Bangalore — Step by Step

Booking a tempo traveller 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, 7 days a week.

•     Share your travel date.

•     Share your Bangalore pickup location — area or landmark such as Yeshwanthpur, Malleswaram, Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, the KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.

•     Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.

•     Share the number of passengers.

•     Share your preferred tempo traveller tier: Standard AC, Executive or Luxury.

•     For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.

•     Tell us which shrines are in the plan — Shringeri, Horanadu, Udupi, Murudeshwar, Kukke — so we can choose the route and sequence the days.

•     For Navaratri, the Phalguna Rathotsava and Vijayadashami Vidyarambham dates, book well ahead, since both vehicles and Kollur accommodation are heavily committed.

•     For corporate bookings from Bangalore tech parks, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.

Step 2 — Receive Your Written Quote

•     Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.

•     The quote itemises the tempo traveller hire rate, per kilometre or as a flat package.

•     Driver allowance is stated separately, at Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class.

•     Applicable toll estimates are included.

•     Interstate permit is listed only where the itinerary leaves Karnataka. A standard Kollur circuit does not require one.

•     Driver night halt charges are shown separately for multi-day hire.

•     GST is shown as a separate line.

•     No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.

•     For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.

•     If you want to compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.

Step 3 — Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance

•     Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.

•     A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking and guarantees the specific tempo traveller 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 is issued within 30 minutes.

•     Your confirmation includes the driver name and mobile number.

•     It also includes the vehicle registration number, departure time and pickup location confirmation.

•     The full billing breakdown is sent to WhatsApp or email in writing.

•     For Navaratri, Vijayadashami, the Rathotsava, Dasara, Diwali, New Year and Bangalore long weekends, book well ahead.

Step 4 — Your Driver and Tempo Traveller Arrive Early

•     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 vehicle is 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 and highway exits.

•     The day is planned so the Shringeri to Kollur leg is driven in daylight, since the road is narrow, unlit and runs through forest.

•     At Kollur the driver sets the group down near the temple and parks in the designated area.

•     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.

Payment Methods — Tempo Traveller for Rent and Hire in Bangalore

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 sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for both advance and full payment.

•     Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate PO-based approvals.

•     Cash — Balance payable 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, with 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing available.

A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For Navaratri, the Rathotsava and Vijayadashami, a higher advance may be required, since demand on those dates is heavy across the whole coastal circuit.

Cancellation Policy — Tempo Traveller Hire in Bangalore

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 vehicle 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 a substitute vehicle is offered.

Special Cancellation Conditions

•     Multi-day outstation hire including Kollur, Shringeri, Horanadu, Udupi and Murudeshwar — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day tempo traveller hire from Bangalore.

•     Festival dates — Navaratri, Vijayadashami and the Phalguna Rathotsava at Kollur require a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund, since these dates are committed months in advance.

•     Monsoon closures — if a ghat road on the route is closed by landslide or the Souparnika ghats are shut because the river is in spate, and you cancel on that basis before departure, we treat it as force majeure with a 100 percent refund within 2 working days.

•     Luxury vehicles — minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, given limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.

•     Weddings — minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.

•     Peak dates — 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.

•     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.

Refund Policy — Tempo Traveller 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 percent of the advance paid, processed within 5 to 7 working days to the original payment instrument.

•     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.

Refund Timelines by Payment Method

•     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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What Our Customers Say About Our Tempo Traveller Services in Bangalore

Chaitanya K

Bangalore to Shirdi

I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍

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13/10/2025 Shirdi

5/5

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Bangalore to Kerala

I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.

Anil Nair

6/9/2025 Kerala

5/5

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Bangalore to Mysore

Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!

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6/6/2026 Mysore

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Bangalore to Ooty

We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!

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12/10/2025 Ooty

5/5

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Kollur Mookambika Temple Tempo Traveller

The bangalore to kollur distance is approximately 450 kilometres via Hassan, Belur, Mudigere, Horanadu and Shringeri, or about 425 kilometres via Tumkur, Shivamogga, Hosanagara and Nagara. Either way it is nine to ten hours of driving, with ghat sections in the middle that cannot be hurried. Most groups split the journey across two days or leave Bangalore by 5:00 AM. It is the longest single haul of any temple route we run from Bangalore short of Srisailam or Shirdi.

It depends on your itinerary rather than the distance. The Hassan and Shringeri route is slightly longer but puts Belur, Horanadu and Shringeri directly on your path, so a temple circuit gets three more shrines for no extra driving. The Shivamogga route is shorter and faster if you are heading straight to Kollur, and it is the better side for adding Jog Falls. Many groups go in on one and return on the other, which covers the whole circuit without repeating a kilometre. Tell us which shrines matter and we will sequence it.

We recommend breaking it. Nine to ten hours of driving with ghat sections is a long day, particularly with elderly members in the group, and arriving at Kollur after dark means the Shringeri to Kollur leg is driven on a narrow unlit forest road. Shringeri makes an excellent overnight halt and lets you take the Sharada Peetham unhurried in the morning. Hassan is the alternative if you want the halt earlier. Groups that do drive through should leave Bangalore by 4:30 AM.

Tempo traveller fare starts around Rs 22,500. The final figure depends on vehicle class, number of days and total kilometres run. Since billing is garage to garage on actual kilometres and hours, we issue a written itemised quote within 2 hours rather than a verbal estimate.

No. Kollur is in Udupi district in Karnataka, and both routes stay within the state, so no interstate permit or border tax applies. That makes this trip cheaper to run than a comparable distance into Tamil Nadu or Andhra Pradesh. A permit becomes relevant only if you extend into Goa from Gokarna or into Kerala from the coastal side.

October to February is the most comfortable window, with the monsoon past and the Ghat roads at their best. Navaratri in Ashwina is the biggest festival and the busiest period by a wide margin, and Vijayadashami draws very large numbers of families for Vidyarambham. The Rathotsava falls in Phalguna, around March. If your trip is specifically for Vidyarambham, book the vehicle and your Kollur accommodation months ahead. If you want an unhurried darshan, avoid those dates entirely.

Yes, and this is how most groups book it. Three nights is a realistic minimum. A workable four-day plan is Bangalore to Shringeri on day one with Belur and Horanadu on the way; Shringeri to Kollur on day two with darshan in the evening; Kollur, Maravanthe, Udupi and Anegudde on day three; and Murudeshwar with the return by the Shivamogga road on day four. Share your day-wise plan at enquiry and we will tell you what fits in the days you actually have.

You can visit, but the vehicle cannot take you to the top. Private vehicles are not permitted on the final forest stretch, so groups transfer to local jeeps at the base, and those charges are paid directly at the site rather than through us. For a party of fifteen that means several jeeps and some waiting, so it needs to be planned rather than decided on the morning. The full trek on foot takes most of a day and suits a fit group. Your driver will take you as far as vehicles are allowed and wait.

Our fleet covers 9, 12, 14, 17 and 18 seater tempo travellers in AC and non-AC. Under eight passengers, an Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross or Fortuner is usually more economical. Above eighteen we move you to a 12 to 24 seater mini bus. We would not recommend a full coach on the Shringeri to Kollur road, which is narrow with long forest stretches. We recommend a size based on your headcount and luggage when you enquire, and luggage matters more than usual on a four-day circuit.

Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure carries no charge and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Between 48 and 72 hours the charge is 10 percent of the total fare, between 24 and 48 hours 25 percent, and between 12 and 24 hours 50 percent. Multi-day circuits and the Navaratri, Vijayadashami and Rathotsava dates need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund, and a ghat road closed by landslide is treated as force majeure with a full refund. On insurance, Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, and passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if they wish to be covered. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is verified with a commercial licence and route experience. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com. Our outstation tempo traveller bangalore enquiry lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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