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Mel Sithamur Jain Math (Jina Kanchi)
The heart of the trip. The mel sithamur jain math traces its origins to an older Jain math at Kanchipuram, which was shifted here, and the temple complex was built with the permission of the Gingee Nayak ruler Venkatappa Nayak in the late sixteenth century. The Parshvanatha temple has a seven-storey Raja Gopuram rising more than 70 feet, a black 14-foot idol of Parshvanatha and a tall monolithic manastambha in the courtyard. The second shrine, the Mallinatha temple, began as a boulder carved with ninth-century images of Bahubali, Parshvanatha, Adinatha, Mahavira and Ambika yakshi. Mahavir Jayanti draws devotees from across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Mel Sithamur Jain Math (Jina Kanchi)
The heart of the trip. The mel sithamur jain math traces its origins to an older Jain math at Kanchipuram, which was shifted here, and the temple complex was built with the permission of the Gingee Nayak ruler Venkatappa Nayak in the late sixteenth century. The Parshvanatha temple has a seven-storey Raja Gopuram rising more than 70 feet, a black 14-foot idol of Parshvanatha and a tall monolithic manastambha in the courtyard. The second shrine, the Mallinatha temple, began as a boulder carved with ninth-century images of Bahubali, Parshvanatha, Adinatha, Mahavira and Ambika yakshi. Mahavir Jayanti draws devotees from across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Gingee Fort
Ten kilometres west, gingee fort is one of the most spectacular hill forts in India. Three hills, Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayandurg, are joined by walls that enclose palaces, granaries, a Kalyana Mahal with its tall pyramidal tower, temples and water tanks. The fort changed hands between the Nayaks, the Marathas, the Mughals, the French and the British, and it was so hard to capture that it earned the name Troy of the East. The climb to the Rajagiri summit is steep and sun-exposed, so start early and carry water.
Thirunathar Kundru
A short drive from Gingee, this small granite hillock is one of the oldest Jain sites in the region. A boulder here carries relief carvings of the twenty-four Tirthankaras in neat rows, along with ancient inscriptions recording Jain monks who undertook the vow of sallekhana on the hill. It is quiet, rarely crowded and deeply meaningful for Jain pilgrims completing the circuit.
Singavaram Ranganathar Cave Temple
A few kilometres north of Gingee, this Pallava-era rock-cut temple holds a massive reclining image of Lord Ranganatha carved from the living rock, often compared with the one at Srirangam. The shrine sits on a hillock reached by a flight of steps and was once the family deity of the Gingee rulers. The view over the paddy fields from the top is worth the climb.
Melmalayanur Angala Parameswari Temple
About 21 kilometres from Gingee, the Angalamman temple at Melmalayanur is one of the most visited goddess shrines in Tamil Nadu. Lakhs of devotees gather on new moon nights, when the town becomes extremely crowded. Guests booking a bangalore to melmalayanur cab often add Mel Sithamur the same day, but we recommend avoiding amavasya if the Jain math is your main purpose.
Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Around 40 kilometres west, the Arunachaleswarar temple is one of the largest temple complexes in India and one of the five Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, representing fire. Its towering gopurams stand at the foot of the sacred Arunachala hill, which devotees circle on the 14-kilometre Girivalam path on full moon nights. Sri Ramana Maharshi's ashram at the base of the hill draws seekers from around the world.
Tirumalai Jain Complex (Arahanthgiri)
Near Polur in Tiruvannamalai district, Tirumalai is another major Jain pilgrimage site, with a tall rock-cut image of Neminatha, ancient cave shrines with rare Chola-period murals, and a Jain math of its own. Pilgrims on a jain pilgrimage tour tamil nadu often pair it with Mel Sithamur and Thirunathar Kundru over two days.
Puducherry and Auroville
Roughly 60 kilometres to the southeast, Puducherry makes an easy extension for families who want a day by the sea after the pilgrimage. The French Quarter, the Promenade, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Matrimandir at Auroville are the highlights. Guests often book a bangalore to pondicherry cab with Mel Sithamur as an en-route stop.
Distance
240 Km
One way
Time
6 hrs
Via expressway
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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.
Rose Capital of India
The journey begins on Hosur Road, past Silk Board and the long elevated expressway over Electronic City, before crossing the Attibele check post into Tamil Nadu. This is where the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu interstate permit is checked, and our drivers handle the formalities without you leaving your seat. Hosur is known as the "Rose Capital of India", as the cool plateau climate around the town supports hundreds of acres of greenhouse rose farms that export cut flowers to Europe, the Middle East and Japan, especially in the weeks before Valentine's Day. It is also a major industrial town, with large automobile, two-wheeler and aerospace component plants lining the highway. The Chandra Choodeswarar temple on a hillock above the town is an old landmark worth noticing. Traffic through Hosur can be slow after 8:00 AM, which is why an early departure matters. Most drivers take a quick tea stop just past the town before joining the faster stretch of NH44. Elapsed time: about one hour.
Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
NH44 widens after Hosur and runs through rolling granite country toward Krishnagiri. This town is the "Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu", producing a large share of the state's mangoes, and between April and July the roadside stalls are piled high with Alphonso, Banganapalli, Totapuri and Neelam at prices well below Bangalore. The district also hosts a popular annual mango exhibition in the summer. Krishnagiri Dam on the Thenpennai river and the Vijayanagara-era hill fort above the town are both visible from the road. Here your driver leaves NH44 and turns east onto the Krishnagiri to Tindivanam highway, the road that carries you all the way to Gingee. The highway restaurants near the junction are a good breakfast halt, serving idli, pongal and filter coffee, with clean rest rooms suitable for families and elderly travellers. Elapsed time: about two hours.
Gateway to the Jawadhu Hills
The road now crosses the quieter interior of Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamalai districts, passing through Uthangarai and a landscape of palm-fringed paddy fields, small lakes and scattered rocky hills. Traffic is noticeably lighter than on NH44, and the drive becomes relaxed. Chengam is a modest market town best known as the "Gateway to the Jawadhu Hills", the forested range to the north that shelters tribal villages, the Beemanmadu waterfall and the Kavalur observatory, which houses one of the largest optical telescopes in Asia. Chengam itself has the old Rishabeswarar temple, noted for its inscriptions. A short distance beyond, a turn-off leads to Sathanur Dam on the Thenpennai river, a popular picnic spot with gardens and a crocodile farm, which some families add on the return journey. This stretch is also where the first views of the Arunachala hill appear on clear mornings. Elapsed time: about three hours fifteen minutes.
Abode of the Sacred Arunachala Hill
Tiruvannamalai is the "Abode of the Sacred Arunachala Hill", a temple town that grew around one of the most revered hills in South India. The Arunachaleswarar temple, with its massive gopurams and vast courtyards, represents the element of fire among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, and it comes alive during the Karthigai Deepam festival in November and December, when a great flame is lit on the summit of the hill. On full moon nights, lakhs of pilgrims walk the 14-kilometre Girivalam path around the hill, and the town becomes very crowded. Sri Ramana Maharshi's ashram and several other spiritual centres attract visitors from around the world year-round. If you plan to stop here, allow at least two hours for the main temple. Otherwise, your driver will take the bypass and continue toward Gingee without delay. Elapsed time: about four hours fifteen minutes.
Troy of the East
Beyond Tiruvannamalai, the landscape becomes increasingly rocky, and soon the three fortified hills of Gingee rise dramatically ahead. Gingee is the "Troy of the East", a name the fort earned for its reputation as one of the hardest strongholds in India to capture. Its walls link the Rajagiri, Krishnagiri and Chandrayandurg hills and enclose palaces, granaries, temples and tanks. Built up by the Gingee Nayaks, it was later held by Chhatrapati Shivaji's Marathas, besieged by the Mughals for years, and occupied by the French and the British in turn. The town also has the Venkataramana temple, whose stone elephants and pillars are part of the story of the Mel Sithamur temple itself. Singavaram and Thirunathar Kundru are a few minutes from the town centre. Gingee has good vegetarian restaurants and is the natural lunch stop. Elapsed time: about five hours.
Jina Kanchi, Seat of the Tamil Jain Pontiff
The final ten kilometres run east from Gingee along a quiet road lined with coconut palms, tamarind trees and paddy fields. Mel Sithamur is "Jina Kanchi, Seat of the Tamil Jain Pontiff", and the tall Raja Gopuram of the Parshvanatha temple is visible well before you reach the village. The Jain presence here is deep-rooted: the area was part of Pallava territory between the seventh and ninth centuries, was cared for under several Chola kings, and later flourished under the Gingee Nayaks, who allowed the present temple complex to be built. Today the math is the spiritual centre for Tamil Jains, and visitors are welcome to seek the blessings of the Bhattaraka, visit both temples and see the ancient carvings. Your driver waits at the designated parking area while you spend as long as you need inside. Dress modestly and remove footwear and leather items before entering the temple. Total elapsed time: five to six hours.
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The most popular choice on this route. A typical jain temple tour package from bangalore covers Mel Sithamur, Thirunathar Kundru and Tirumalai over one or two days, often with Gingee Fort and Tiruvannamalai included. The driver plans around puja timings, festival days and rest breaks for elders, and the SUV has room for offerings and luggage. Most families book a bangalore to mel sithamur round trip cab so the car stays with them throughout.
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Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All vehicles are seated configuration, and for a 240-kilometre route a comfortable daytime drive is the best option.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking. Everything else is itemised in the written quote.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing
• Extra driver bata after 9:45 PM
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• GST as applicable
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The bangalore to melsithamur distance is about 240 kilometres via Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai and Gingee, and the drive takes five to six hours with a breakfast halt. The bangalore to gingee distance is about 233 kilometres, as the math is just ten kilometres east of Gingee town.
Fares start from Rs 15 per km for a sedan and around Rs 22 per km for an Innova Crysta, depending on the vehicle, days and total kilometres. The fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Tolls, parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final bill is calculated garage to garage. An itemised written quote reaches you within 2 hours.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and preferred vehicle. Once you approve the written quote, a 20 percent advance by UPI, bank transfer or card confirms the booking. Driver and vehicle details are shared in writing before the trip.
Yes. The round trip is about 480 kilometres and ten to eleven hours of driving, leaving three to four hours at the math and Gingee. Leave by 5:30 AM to return before 9:45 PM, after which extra driver bata applies. For a relaxed trip including Tiruvannamalai or Tirumalai, we recommend an overnight stay.
Yes. The route crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu at Attibele, so an interstate permit is required. We arrange it before departure, and the tax is billed separately at actuals as shown in your quote.
Both lie directly on the route. Tiruvannamalai is about 40 kilometres before Mel Sithamur and Gingee is just 10 kilometres away. A two-day itinerary covers the math, Gingee Fort, Singavaram, Thirunathar Kundru and the Arunachaleswarar temple comfortably. Avoid full moon days at Tiruvannamalai if you want lighter traffic.
Visitors should dress modestly, remove footwear and leather items before entering, and follow the instructions of the temple staff. Darshan timings and the Bhattaraka's availability can change on festival days, so it is worth checking with the math before you travel. Your driver will plan the day accordingly.
A small advance of around 20 percent of the total fare is typically collected at the time of booking to secure the vehicle and driver allocation, with the remaining balance payable at
the end of the trip either in cash directly to the driver or online via a payment link.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance, so travellers who want cover should arrange their own; all vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance. We do not operate sleeper buses. All our vehicles are seated configuration, and for large pilgrimage groups we offer tempo travellers, mini buses and 27 to 50 seater coaches.
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