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Places to Visit in Kotagiri

Kodanad View Point

Kodanad View Point

About 16 kilometres from town, kodanad view point sits at the eastern edge of the Nilgiris, with a sweeping view of the Moyar river, the Bhavanisagar reservoir and the plains beyond. The drive passes through some of the most photogenic tea estates in the district. Go early in the day, as clouds often roll in by afternoon. A small watchtower offers the best angle.

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls

Catherine falls drops around 76 metres in two stages and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Nilgiris. It is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, who is credited with introducing coffee cultivation to this part of the hills. The upper part of the falls is reached by road near Aravenu, while the best full view is from Dolphin’s Nose on the Coonoor side. The flow is strongest after the monsoon.

Kodanad View Point

Kodanad View Point

About 16 kilometres from town, kodanad view point sits at the eastern edge of the Nilgiris, with a sweeping view of the Moyar river, the Bhavanisagar reservoir and the plains beyond. The drive passes through some of the most photogenic tea estates in the district. Go early in the day, as clouds often roll in by afternoon. A small watchtower offers the best angle.

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls

Catherine falls drops around 76 metres in two stages and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Nilgiris. It is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, who is credited with introducing coffee cultivation to this part of the hills. The upper part of the falls is reached by road near Aravenu, while the best full view is from Dolphin’s Nose on the Coonoor side. The flow is strongest after the monsoon.

Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar

Rangaswamy Peak and Pillar

Rangaswamy Peak is a sacred hill for the local Irula community, and the nearby Rangaswamy Pillar is a striking free-standing rock column rising from the forest. The area is quiet and scenic, and it is best viewed from the approach road. Access to the peak itself may be limited, so check locally before planning a walk.

Longwood Shola

Longwood Shola

Just outside town, Longwood Shola is a patch of native evergreen forest protected with the help of local residents. It shelters a wide variety of birds and plants, and guided walks introduce visitors to the shola ecosystem that once covered much of the Nilgiris. Entry is regulated by the forest department, so arrange permission in advance.

John Sullivan Memorial

John Sullivan Memorial

The house built by John Sullivan at Kannerimukku, near Kotagiri, has been restored as a memorial and museum. It tells the story of how the British first settled the Nilgiris and also features exhibits on the Toda, Kota, Irula and Badaga communities. It is a good stop for anyone curious about why Kotagiri is called the oldest hill station of the region.

Elk Falls

Elk Falls

A short drive from town, Elk Falls is a small, peaceful waterfall set among eucalyptus and tea. It sees far fewer visitors than the bigger falls, which makes it a pleasant spot for a relaxed hour and some photographs.

Tea Estates and Factory Visits

Tea Estates and Factory Visits

Tea is the heart of Kotagiri. Many estates and small factories let visitors see how green leaf becomes Nilgiris tea, and local shops sell fresh packs at good prices. Early mornings, when the pickers are at work and the mist is still lifting, are the best time to explore the estate roads that make Kotagiri such a pleasant kotagiri hill station experience.

Nehru Park

Nehru Park

A small, well-kept park in the middle of town, Nehru Park is popular with families and hosts events during the summer season, including the local vegetable show. It is an easy place to let children stretch their legs after the long drive.

Coonoor, Sim’s Park and Dolphin’s Nose

Coonoor, Sim’s Park and Dolphin’s Nose

Around 21 kilometres away, Coonoor makes an ideal day trip. Sim’s Park is a terraced botanical garden famous for its fruit show, while Dolphin’s Nose and Lamb’s Rock offer dramatic views across the valleys and down to Catherine Falls. You can also watch the Nilgiri Mountain Railway toy train pass through, a UNESCO World Heritage line.

Catherine Falls

Catherine Falls

Catherine falls drops around 76 metres in two stages and is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Nilgiris. It is named after the wife of M.D. Cockburn, who is credited with introducing coffee cultivation to this part of the hills. The upper part of the falls is reached by road near Aravenu, while the best full view is from Dolphin’s Nose on the Coonoor side. The flow is strongest after the monsoon.

Distance

340 Km

One way

Time

9 hrs

Via expressway

Starting from

₹ 13280

Plus GST

About the Bangalore-Kotagiri Route

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Bidadi

35 Km

Channapatna

60 Km

Srirangapatna

125 Km

Mysore

145 Km

Bandipur

225 Km

Ooty

312 Km

Kotagiri

340 Km

Bangalore

Where Your Journey Starts

Bidadi

35 Km

Channapatna

60 Km

Srirangapatna

125 Km

Mysore

145 Km

Bandipur

225 Km

Ooty

312 Km

Kotagiri

340 Km

Bangalore

Bangalore

Departure Point

Express Way

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.

Bidadi

Bidadi

Home of the Thatte Idli

Channapatna

Channapatna

Toy Town of Karnataka

Mandya

Mandya

Sugar City of Karnataka

Srirangapatna

Srirangapatna

Island Fortress of Tipu Sultan

Mysore

Mysore

City of Palaces

Bandipur

Bandipur

One of India’s First Tiger Reserves

Ooty

Ooty

Queen of Hill Stations

Kotagiri

Kotagiri

Oldest Hill Station of the Nilgiris

Tempo Traveller Packages for the Bangalore to Kotagiri Route

Corporate Package

Built for Bangalore technology and product teams running offsites in the Nilgiris, where Kotagiri has become the preferred base over Ooty for teams wanting quiet and estate accommodation. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full multi-day trip, e-pass and interstate permit handled in advance, and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. The same corporate tempo traveller bangalore stays with your team across the Kotagiri, Coonoor and Ooty legs, with duty slips signed daily and reconciled against the final invoice. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages multi-vehicle movements end to end.

Family Package

The most common booking on this corridor, usually four days and three nights. Families choose Kotagiri precisely because it is not Ooty — no boat house queues, no traffic on the mall road, and a climate that suits elders better than the cold of Ooty or the damp of Coonoor. A kotagiri tourist places itinerary built around a 14 or 17 seater typically covers Catherine Falls and the Sullivan Memorial on day one, Kodanad and a tea factory on day two, and Coonoor or Ooty on day three. The vehicle waiting at each viewpoint is what makes this work, since the estate roads have almost no public transport.

Budget Package

For groups where cost per head decides the booking. Non-AC 12 to 14 seater tempo travellers, point to point, no frills, clean vehicle and a verified driver. Suited to college groups, school excursions, photography clubs and community trips. Non-AC is entirely sensible in the Nilgiris, where the climate does the work for you above Gudalur — the AC is really only needed on the Mysore highway stretch. The tempo traveller rate per km in bangalore for the non-AC tier is the lowest in our range, and across a 690 kilometre return run the saving across a full group is substantial. The budget tier is about vehicle specification only; maintenance schedules and driver vetting are identical across every tier we operate.

Luxury Package

Premium seating configuration with fewer, wider push-back seats, extra legroom, better sound insulation, LED interior lighting and a superior music system. On a route with two sustained ghat climbs and eight hours of driving, the difference is functional rather than cosmetic, and it matters particularly to groups travelling with elders. Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore option suits senior management offsites, milestone family trips and anyone booking estate or heritage accommodation in the hills. For a further step up in the same passenger range, the force urbania rent bangalore fleet offers 13 to 17 seater luxury vans on the same route.

Our Vehicle Fleet in Bangalore

Our ac tempo traveller rental bangalore fleet covers 8, 9, 12, 14, 17 and 18 seater configurations. We run the full range of group vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes 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

• 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

• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van

• Cars — 4 to 7 seater, from Etios, Dzire, Innova and Innova Crysta through Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Commuter, up to Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost

Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats. On this route the question rarely arises, because the Bandipur night ban makes overnight travel impossible in any case — the departure is always a daylight one.

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

• Inter state tax and permit for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing

• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM

• GST as applicable

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

On this route the interstate permit is unavoidable, since the border falls inside the Bandipur and Mudumalai stretch, and it is billed at actuals rather than absorbed into the base rate. We arrange the documentation and the Nilgiris e-pass registration before departure. Forest checkpost fees, if levied, and hill station entry or parking charges at individual sites are paid on the spot and are not part of our invoice.

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 ends when it returns. We factor this into the written quote, so the number you approve is the number you pay.

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.

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. On this route in particular a Mysore start is common, since it removes 145 kilometres from the drive.

Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore division handles the full tt vehicle range for group travel, while car rental bangalore covers premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and everyday car booking across sedans, SUVs and premium marques.

For larger movements, our bus rental in bangalore fleet runs 27 to 50 seater coaches for rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking requirements, while the volvo bus rental bangalore tier covers volvo luxury bus and luxury bus hire for conferences, weddings and large corporate movements. The mini bus rental in bangalore service sits between the two, handling minibus rental and mini bus booking online enquiries for groups of twelve to twenty-four. The urbania van rental fleet handles force urbania hire and urbania on rent bangalore bookings for premium small-group travel.

On the corporate side, corporate cab service bangalore covers corporate travels 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 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 tempo traveller for school trip bangalore and college trip bus rental 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 Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.

• Share your destination or full itinerary, and where you are staying in the Nilgiris.

• Share the number of passengers.

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

• Share passenger names and ID details if travelling in the notified peak season, so the Nilgiris e-pass can be registered in advance.

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

• For Kotagiri and other Nilgiris hire, share the day-wise plan so we can allocate a driver with ghat route experience.

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 every charge:

• Tempo traveller hire rate — per kilometre or flat package

• Driver allowance — Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class

• Applicable toll estimates

• Inter state permit for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing at Bandipur

• GST

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

• Site entry fees, parking charges at individual viewpoints and forest checkpost levies are paid on the spot and are not part of our quote.

• For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.

• 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 issued within 30 minutes.

• Your confirmation includes:

• Driver name and mobile number

• Vehicle registration number

• Departure time, planned around the 6:00 AM Bandipur opening

• Pickup location confirmation

• Full billing breakdown — all sent to WhatsApp or email in writing

• For peak Nilgiris dates — the April to June summer season, Dasara, Diwali, New Year and long weekends — book well ahead. Accommodation and e-pass slots both tighten.

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.

• The tempo traveller will be clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.

• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.

• Departure is timed so the Bandipur checkpost is cleared inside the permitted window rather than waiting at the gate.

• During the trip the driver handles all routing, toll payments, the interstate permit at the border, forest checkpost formalities and the Gudalur ghat climb.

• 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 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 the April to June Nilgiris peak and multi-day hill itineraries, a higher advance may be required.

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 hill hire including Kotagiri, Ooty, Coonoor and Kodaikanal — minimum 5-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day tempo traveller hire from Bangalore.

• E-pass or permit refusal — if a Nilgiris e-pass or interstate permit is refused by the authorities for reasons outside our control, the booking is treated as force majeure with a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, or the date is moved at no penalty.

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

• Peak dates — April to June summer season, Dasara, Diwali, New Year and Bangalore long weekends require a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.

• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, landslides or road closures on the Nilgiris ghat sections, and forest department restrictions 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.

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.

What Our Customers Say About Our Tempo Traveller Services in Bangalore

Chaitanya K

Chaitanya K

13/10/2025Shirdi

5/5

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. 👍

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. 👍

Chaitanya K

13/10/2025 Shirdi

5/5

Anil Nair

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

Arpit Gupta

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 !!!

Arpit Gupta

6/6/2026 Mysore

5/5

Preetika Rattan

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!

Preetika Rattan

12/10/2025 Ooty

5/5

Frequently Asked Questions - Bangalore to Kotagiri Tempo Traveller

The bangalore to kotagiri distance is approximately 345 kilometres via Mysore, Nanjangud, Gundlupet, Bandipur, Theppakadu, Gudalur, Naduvattam and Ooty. Expect 8 to 9 hours including halts, forest checkposts and the ghat climb. You will see shorter figures quoted online — those use the Kalhatty ghat shortcut from Masinagudi, which is restricted to short-wheelbase vehicles and is not a road a tempo traveller can take. The Gudalur route is the correct one for your vehicle.

Kalhatty is a thirty-six hairpin climb from Masinagudi to Ooty, restricted to short-wheelbase vehicles, closed overnight, and subject to tightening access restrictions on non-local vehicles in recent years. It is steep enough that brake failure on the descent is a recurring problem even for cars. No tempo traveller, mini bus or coach uses it. We route every group via Theppakadu and Gudalur, which adds around thirty kilometres and is wider, gentler and considerably safer for a fourteen or seventeen seater.

Bandipur and Mudumalai are closed to through traffic between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, with no exemptions. That makes the overnight departure pattern impossible on this route. We recommend leaving Bangalore between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM, which clears the forest stretch by mid-morning — when wildlife sightings from the road are at their best — and puts you into Kotagiri in the late afternoon. A late-evening start only means waiting at the gate until six.

Both, in most cases. The Karnataka to Tamil Nadu interstate permit is required because the border falls inside the Bandipur and Mudumalai stretch, and it is billed at actuals. The Nilgiris e-pass is a registration requirement for outside vehicles entering the district during the notified peak window, introduced to manage tourist traffic. We arrange both in advance as part of the booking. Share passenger names and ID details at enquiry stage if you are travelling in the peak season. Rules are revised periodically, so we confirm the current position when you book.

Pricing starts from around Rs 32 per kilometre for a 12 seater AC tempo traveller and varies by seating capacity, AC or non-AC configuration, and how many days the vehicle stays with you. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Charged separately at actuals are toll and parking, inter state tax and permit for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing, additional driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, and every charge appears as a line item in the written quote you receive within 2 hours.

A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and guarantees the specific tempo traveller variant on your travel date. The advance must be paid digitally by UPI, bank transfer or card. A receipt is issued within 30 minutes and the balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance.

No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper services of any kind. All our vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats. On this particular route the question is moot in any case, because the Bandipur night traffic ban makes overnight travel impossible — every Kotagiri departure is a daylight one.

Kotagiri is the oldest of the three hill stations, the smallest and by some distance the quietest, and it has the most equable climate of the Nilgiris — warmer than Ooty in winter, drier than Coonoor in the wet months. Accommodation is cheaper, the tea estates come right to the town, and Ooty and Coonoor are thirty and twenty kilometres away as day trips. Groups that have done Ooty once and found it crowded almost always prefer Kotagiri as a base on the second visit.

Our tempo traveller bangalore fleet covers 8, 9, 12, 14, 17 and 18 seater configurations in AC and non-AC. A 17 seater tempo traveller bangalore is the most popular choice for extended families and college groups on this route, while a 12 seater tempo traveller rent bangalore booking suits smaller parties wanting extra luggage room. Under eight passengers a car is usually more economical. Above eighteen we operate 12 to 24 seater mini buses and 27 to 50 seater coaches, though the narrow estate roads around Kotagiri make a tempo traveller the more practical vehicle for local sightseeing.

Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. 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, but personal passenger cover is not part of the booking. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, Bangalore pickup location, group size and day-wise itinerary. A written itemised quote follows within 2 hours. Confirm it, pay the 20 percent advance, and you receive driver details, vehicle registration and the full billing breakdown in writing. Our tempo traveller rental and WhatsApp enquiry lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.