Bangalore to Kottayam Tempo Traveller for 9 to 20 People
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Kumarakom Backwaters
The van parks close. Houseboats on Vembanad lake. Book the boat ahead. Plan on half a day.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
The van parks close. Walk through mangroves and birds. Plan on 1.5 hours.
Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple
The van parks close. Dress code applies. Plan on 45 minutes. Temple in the town centre.
Illikkal Kallu
Plan 2 hours with children. Rock peak with valley views. Last stretch on foot.
Distance
610 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 12.5 hr
Via Salem, Thrissur and Muvattupuzha
Starting from
₹ 28800
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
90 km
205 km
320 km
370 km
415 km
470 km
515 km
550 km
595 km
Family pickup
The tempo traveller arrives at 5 am, and the family reaches Kottayam in the early evening. Families in the Sarjapur area should know that Sarjapur Road carries the tech belt traffic and jams early, so we route the van straight to Hosur Road at that hour. From Koramangala the van avoids the St John's junction and takes the elevated road. Load suitcases at the back first. Coffee is at Krishnagiri, about 90 km away.
Coffee
Coffee and toilets come at Krishnagiri, about 90 km into the day, and fifteen minutes is enough before breakfast at Salem. Between March and June mornings here are already warm, so keep water handy. For a lazy drive home with children, the boat house by the KRP dam, roughly 8 km from the bus stand, has a little park. Farther off, about 10 km from Uthangarai, Hanumantheertham on the Pennaiyar river is a quiet riverside temple. Mango nurseries crowd nearby Santhur.
Breakfast
At 205 km the family has thirty minutes for breakfast on the Salem bypass, near the fork where the Kerala highway heads west. Idli and pongal suit children. The Salem district has its own waterfall, Muttal, about 15 km from Attur, a different day out. Sago from tapioca is Salem's famous product, and the packets are cheap. Coimbatore and lunch are about two and a half hours ahead, with only a short pass through Avinashi on the way.
Drive on
At 320 km the tempo traveller goes round Avinashi on the bypass between Tiruppur and Coimbatore, with no stop. Children who are awake can watch for the temple tower; its wooden festival chariot is said to be the second largest in the country. If a relative is joining the trip by air, Coimbatore airport is barely 32 km from here, and the Tiruppur railway station about 12 km. Lunch at Coimbatore is roughly an hour away.
Lunch
The family stops forty five minutes for lunch at 370 km, at a hotel just off the Coimbatore ring road. Potato rice, mild and cheap, is the dish most children finish. In summer the city's Mariamman temples hold their big festivals, and you may hear the drums from the side roads. Three of every four wet grinders sold in India are made here, should anyone at home be shopping for one. Kerala starts roughly 30 km beyond the city.
Drive through
The van crosses the Walayar border, about 28 km after Coimbatore, and the driver handles the Kerala papers while the family stays seated. Palakkad, at about 415 km, lies on the northern bank of the Bharathappuzha, with paddy fields on both sides of the road. Nelliyampathy hill station is about 60 km from Palakkad, with Pothundi dam at its entrance, an idea for another family trip. Thrissur and the tea halt are about an hour ahead.
Tea
Fifteen minutes for tea at Thrissur, 470 km from Bangalore, at a hotel whose yard takes the van. Little ones can have a small appam or a banana fritter. Travelling around Pooram, in April or May, the family could catch the Pooram exhibition, which runs for 40 to 50 days in the city. The white towers of Our Lady of Dolours Basilica rise over the centre. Angamaly, where the route leaves the highway, is about 45 km on.
Drive on
At 515 km the van reaches Angamaly and leaves NH544 here, turning onto the Main Central Road towards Muvattupuzha and Kottayam. Cochin airport is only about 7 km away, and the junction is busy with airport traffic and buses from the station, one of the five busiest in Greater Kochi. The MC Road is narrower and slower than the highway, so the driver takes it steadily. Kottayam is about 80 km on.
Drive on
Muvattupuzha, 550 km out, is the town where the MC Road meets the Kochi to Madurai highway. The van drives through. Koothattukulam, about 17 km on, is the next town on the way, and Thodupuzha lies about 20 km off to the east. Kottayam is about 45 to 55 km ahead along the MC Road, roughly an hour and a quarter in evening traffic, so this is the time to call the hotel.
Door drop
The family reaches Kottayam in the early evening, about twelve hours after pickup, and the van drops everyone at the door. Kottayam lies on the Meenachil river where it flows into Vembanad lake. For dinner, try pidi with chicken curry in roasted coconut gravy, a Syrian Christian dish this town is known for. In the pilgrim season the railway station is busy with Sabarimala devotees. Kottayam is called the City of Letters for its newspapers.
Going by Bangalore to Kottayam tempo traveller with family or friends? A single van and driver for the family, about 595 km each way. This route is a regular one for our tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore at Tejas Tours & Travels. Kumarakom is just outside the town.
Route | One way | Kottayam and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Kottayam via Salem, Thrissur and Muvattupuzha | About 595 km | About 1,190 km | About 12 hr with stops |
Most family groups want the total, so the table uses 4 days and 1,200 km. The road there and back is close to 1,190 km. Local sightseeing gets the other 10 km. The driver and fuel are included in the van rate. The Kerala permit is added as charged. A one way drop costs ₹2 a km more, quoted on request. You can have the vans with AC or without. You pay driver's allowance of ₹500 to ₹700 each day by size, plus tolls, parking, permits and GST as billed.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹30,800 | ₹38,500 | ₹46,200 | |
₹24 | ₹30,800 | ₹38,500 | ₹46,200 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹500 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 20, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
9 people and bags: 9 seater tempo traveller. Groups of 10 to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. Between 13 and 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Up to 20 people: 20 seater tempo traveller. Lots of luggage for 4 days? Take one size up.
Seniors with you? The Bangalore to Kottayam Urbania is quieter. Bigger than 20? Take the Bangalore to Kottayam mini bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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
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
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
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
About 595 km one way through Krishnagiri, Salem, Coimbatore, Palakkad and Thrissur to Angamaly, then the MC Road through Muvattupuzha, so about 1,190 km there and back. A tempo traveller takes about 12 hours with breakfast, lunch and tea, and reaches by early evening.
The 12 seater works. All sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore. At ₹24/km, 1,200 km in 4 days works out to ₹28,800, plus ₹500 a day driver bata.
Yes. The driver and fuel sit inside the km rate; tolls, parking, permits and GST are added at what they cost.
Yes. One way runs ₹2 a km over the round trip rate. The fare for your date is given when you ask.
Yes. The driver takes you to the Kumarakom jetty, about 15 km away, and picks you up after the cruise.
A night charge for the driver is added when the van runs past night hours. You see it in your quote first.
December to February. Central Kerala is dry and a little cooler then, and the MC Road is easier to drive. March to May is hot and humid, June to September brings heavy monsoon rain, and October and November still see afternoon showers. Kottayam has a tropical monsoon climate, so carry umbrellas in any month.
Yes, with care. Seat them in the front rows of the tempo traveller, where the ride is smoothest, and ask the driver for a restroom halt whenever needed. The planned halts come every two hours or so. If the day is too long for them, a night at Thrissur splits it into two easy drives.
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