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Lighthouse Beach
The largest and liveliest of Kovalam's three beaches, and the one most visitors picture. Lighthouse beach kovalam takes its name from the Vizhinjam Lighthouse on the Kurumkal hillock at its southern end, which visitors can climb during set hours for a sweeping view of the coastline. The promenade is lined with cafes, seafood restaurants and shops, and lifeguards mark the safe swimming zones with flags.
Lighthouse Beach
The largest and liveliest of Kovalam's three beaches, and the one most visitors picture. Lighthouse beach kovalam takes its name from the Vizhinjam Lighthouse on the Kurumkal hillock at its southern end, which visitors can climb during set hours for a sweeping view of the coastline. The promenade is lined with cafes, seafood restaurants and shops, and lifeguards mark the safe swimming zones with flags.
Hawa Beach
Separated from Lighthouse Beach by a rocky promontory, Hawa Beach is smaller and was once famous as Eve's Beach. It is popular for early morning walks, when fishermen haul in their nets, and for watching the sunset from the rocks. The waters here are usually gentler, making it good for a relaxed swim in season.
Samudra Beach
The northernmost of the three, Samudra Beach is quieter and home to several upmarket resorts. It is where you see the traditional fishing community at work, with catamarans and colourful boats pulled up on the sand. A good choice for travellers who want the Kovalam coastline without the crowds.
Vizhinjam Rock-Cut Cave Temple and Harbour
Vizhinjam, just south of Kovalam, was an important port of the ancient Ay kingdom. Its small rock-cut cave temple, dating to around the eighth century, holds a carved image of Vinadhara Dakshinamurthy and unfinished reliefs of Shiva and Parvati, and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The busy fishing harbour nearby is lively in the mornings, and the area now also hosts the Vizhinjam International Seaport.
Aazhimala Shiva Temple
About 10 kilometres south, this clifftop temple overlooks the Arabian Sea and is known for its 58 foot Gangadhareshwara statue of Lord Shiva, one of the largest of its kind in Kerala. The setting on the rocks, with waves breaking below, makes it a striking stop, particularly in the late afternoon.
Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, Vellar
A short drive from Kovalam, this government-run craft village showcases Kerala's handicrafts, from coir and bamboo work to handlooms, bell metal, paintings and wood carving. Visitors can watch artisans at work in their studios and buy directly from them. It is an excellent rainy-day option and a good place for authentic souvenirs.
Poovar Island
Around 16 kilometres south, Poovar sits where the Neyyar river meets the Arabian Sea. Boat rides take you through mangrove-lined backwaters to a golden sand bar between the river and the sea, with floating cottages along the way. It offers a taste of Kerala's backwaters without travelling to Alleppey.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sixteen kilometres north in Thiruvananthapuram, this is one of the most important Vishnu temples in India, with the deity shown reclining on the serpent Anantha. The temple follows a strict dress code: men must wear a dhoti without a shirt and women a saree or mundu, and entry is restricted to Hindus. The towering gopuram and the surrounding fort area are worth an unhurried visit.
Napier Museum and Thiruvananthapuram Zoo
Also in the capital, the Napier Museum is a nineteenth century building with a distinctive Kerala-inspired Indo-Saracenic design, housing bronzes, ivory carvings and temple chariots. It shares grounds with the zoo and the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, which holds works by Raja Ravi Varma. The complex is closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly.
Distance
725 Km
One way
Time
14 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 39873
Plus GST
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹33,049 ₹39,873
+ ₹5823 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹33,753 ₹40,725
+ ₹5950 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹33,049 ₹39,873
+ ₹5823 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹33,049 ₹39,873
+ ₹5823 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹44,601 ₹53,798
+ ₹7848 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹48,118 ₹58,056
+ ₹8481 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹40,382 ₹48,689
+ ₹7089 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹40,382 ₹48,689
+ ₹7089 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹33,049 ₹39,873
+ ₹5823 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹35,862 ₹43,279
+ ₹6329 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹51,634 ₹62,314
+ ₹9114 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹51,750
+ ₹9135 (Taxes & Charges)
Explore tailored vehicle rental options for corporate events, family celebrations, outstation trips, and airport transfers across major city routes.
Seamless guest transport and VIP drops with our luxury buses, premium Urbania, and spacious AC coaches.
Reliable travel solutions for executive client pickups, MICE events, and daily tech park commutes across Bangalore.
Comfortable pushback seating and ample luggage space for long-distance family tours and hill station trips.
Punctual airport pickups with live flight tracking and full-day city sightseeing packages for group exploring.
Where Your Journey Starts
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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.
Little England of Tamil Nadu
The route starts down Hosur Road past Silk Board and Electronic City, crossing into Tamil Nadu at the Attibele check post, where the first interstate permit is checked. Leaving before 6:00 AM keeps this stretch under an hour. Hosur is the "Little England of Tamil Nadu", a name given for its cool climate in British times. Today it is an industrial hub and a major rose-growing area that exports cut flowers across the world. Elapsed time: about 50 minutes.
Steel City of Tamil Nadu
A fast four-lane run past Dharmapuri, the turnoff for Hogenakkal Falls, and down the short Thoppur Ghat. Salem is the "Steel City of Tamil Nadu", home to the Salem Steel Plant, and the gateway to the Yercaud hill station. The highway bypasses the city, and there are good rest stops on the outskirts for a tea break. Elapsed time: about 3 hours 45 minutes.
Temple City
Madurai is the "Temple City" and "Thoonga Nagaram, the City That Never Sleeps", one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India. Arriving by mid-afternoon leaves time for the Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its towering gopurams and the Hall of Thousand Pillars, and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Stopping here turns a gruelling single-day drive into a comfortable two-day journey. Elapsed time on day one: about 8 hours.
Gateway to Kanyakumari
The road passes through the Aralvaimozhi gap, where the Muppandal wind farm spreads thousands of turbines across the landscape — one of the largest onshore wind installations in Asia. Nagercoil is the "Gateway to Kanyakumari", just 20 kilometres from India's southern tip, and takes its name from the ancient Nagaraja Temple dedicated to the serpent god. Many travellers add a Kanyakumari detour here. Elapsed time: about 4 hours.
Crescent Beach Paradise of Kerala
Balaramapuram is the "Handloom Village of Kerala", where weavers produce the GI-tagged Balaramapuram handloom sarees and the classic cream and gold kasavu mundu. Its weaving streets are worth a short stop for shopping. From here a short drive leads to Kovalam, the "Crescent Beach Paradise of Kerala", where your driver drops you at your resort or takes you straight to Lighthouse Beach for the sunset. Elapsed time on day two: about 6 hours.
Looking for reliable and comfortable group travel solutions? Tejas Tours & Travels offers premium luxury AC seater bus rentals with convenient doorstep pickup options. Perfect for corporate outings, family celebrations, outstation trips, and group tours with affordable rates and professional drivers.
Start your journey smoothly with flexible pickup options across major locations in Bangalore. Enjoy hassle-free boardings for large groups right from your preferred pickup point.
Choose from our wide fleet of 27 to 50 seater luxury AC buses, premium Volvo, and Benz coaches with comfortable pushback seats, clean interiors, and top-tier comfort.
Travel via the fast Bangalore-Mysore Expressway with 100% transparent pricing, no hidden costs, and experienced highway drivers for safe group travel.
For corporate offsites and incentive trips at Kovalam resorts, with day trips to Poovar, Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari, GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval and consolidated billing through our corporate travels bangalore desk.
For college tours combining beaches, museums, the Vizhinjam harbour and Kanyakumari. Our school transportation services team handles college tour bus rental and school excursion bus rental bangalore.
For extended families and associations on beach holidays or Ayurveda retreats, with the bus available for temple visits, shopping and sightseeing on the group's schedule.
Non-AC 27 to 50 seater buses for groups where cost per head matters most. The budget tier differs only in specification, never in maintenance, driver vetting or safety.
Our volvo bus rental bangalore option offers volvo luxury bus and Benz coaches with reclining seats, which make a real difference over 735 kilometres.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches, the core vehicle for this route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, handy for narrow beach lanes
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, for families on the same route
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• 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. All our buses are seated with push-back seats, which is why we plan an overnight hotel halt at Madurai on this route.
We quote in writing before you book, and the quote itemises everything. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll charges and parking fees
• Interstate tax for Tamil Nadu and Kerala
• Additional driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Entry fees, boat rides, Ayurveda treatments and accommodation are paid by the group. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance if required.
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Booking a bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps.
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Share your travel date.
• Share your Bangalore pickup location — area, tech park or hotel name, such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary.
• Share your total group size.
• Share your preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific overnight route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge: bus hire rate (per km or flat local package), driver allowance (Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on vehicle), applicable toll estimates, interstate permit costs (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Goa, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati), and driver night halt charges for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
• 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 bus on your date.
• For Goa, Shirdi and overnight hire from Bangalore during New Year, Diwali and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early.
• For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• 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 the driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown, all in writing.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitised, fuelled and GPS-active.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip the driver handles all NH exits, toll payments, Karnataka border permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end the balance is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm and BHIM UPI. The fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits on bus hire.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, via payment link to your registered mobile or email. Valid for advance and full payment.
• Net banking — All major Indian banks. Payment link via WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance at time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: a 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Goa, Shirdi and large peak-date Bangalore corporate hire bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. The advance is refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group is absent — 100 percent of the total trip fare. No refund. The full fare is payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate bus is offered.
• Weddings — Minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — Goa, Shirdi and multi-day outstation bus hire need a minimum 7-day notice for a full refund on overnight or multi-day Bangalore bus hire.
• Peak dates — New Year's Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — For monthly corporate commute contracts, contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — Bangalore bandhs, force majeure and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to the original payment method.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — Advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — Advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels for operational reasons — 100 percent of the advance paid, within 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres are less than the minimum — Proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — The full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — The full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or debit card — Refund to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer — Refund to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. The account is re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — Cash refund at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
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Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
The bangalore to kovalam distance is approximately 735 kilometres via Madurai, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil. A bus needs 14 to 16 hours of driving, so we plan it over two days with an overnight halt at Madurai.
The route passes through Tamil Nadu into Kerala, so interstate permits for both are required. We arrange them before departure and bill them at actuals.
The lanes leading to Kovalam's beaches are narrow and busy, so the bus uses designated parking areas near the beaches and resorts, and the group walks the short distance to the shore.
Swimming is allowed only in areas marked safe by lifeguards. Currents can be strong, especially during the monsoon from June to August, when sea bathing may be restricted. Always follow lifeguard flags and instructions.
Pricing starts from around Rs 45 per kilometre for a 29 seater bus and varies by size, AC or non-AC, and Volvo or Benz coaches. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, interstate taxes for Tamil Nadu and Kerala, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the rental is calculated garage to garage.
Yes. Kanyakumari is about 85 kilometres south-east and Varkala about 55 kilometres north. Both make easy day trips, and Kanyakumari can also be visited on the way in or out.
October to March is ideal, with calm seas and pleasant weather. The monsoon from June to August brings rough seas and heavy rain, though it is a popular season for Ayurveda treatments.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare, paid digitally, confirms the booking. The payment and cancellation sections above give the full terms, including the 7-day notice for multi-day outstation hire.
No. We do not operate sleeper bus services, and we do not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers who want cover should arrange their own travel insurance.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, with your travel dates, pickup location, group size and preferred bus tier. A written, itemised quote follows within 2 hours. Our bangalore bus booking lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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