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Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple
Drop close by. An hour.
Yoga Narasimha Temple
Many steps. The young ones can go up.
Pancha Kalyani
Stepped tank, a calm spot.
Raya Gopura
Old gateway. Good photo.
Thonnur Lake
About 20 km, on the way back.
Distance
145 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 3 hr
Via Bidadi, Maddur and Mandya
Starting from
₹ 7200
Same-day return, 12 seater
Start
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145 km
From your gate
At 6:30 am the tempo traveller is at your gate; it waits there, because at roughly 2.55 m it is taller than any basement entrance. Grandparents ride in the front rows, children behind them, and bags go in the space past the last row. Slip on sandals save time, since shoes come off at every temple in Melukote. South Bangalore families can reach the expressway by NICE Road and miss the city centre altogether.
Thatte idli
Breakfast is thatte idli at Bidadi, about 30 km out, the big plate idli the town is famous for. The van takes the exit, since the expressway goes round Bidadi, and parks on the old road. Twenty five minutes for the family. Children with energy to spare may spot the signs for Wonderla, the amusement park just off the road here, but that is a separate day. Mandya, where we turn off, is about 70 km on.
Toys for children
Channapatna is passed about 60 km out, and most families stop on the drive home as a reward for patient children. The colours are vegetable dyes, so even small children can handle the toys safely. At some workshops a child can try turning a toy on a lathe for a small fee, which fills an hour. The van leaves the expressway at the exit and parks right beside the shop.
Vada on the way home
Hot Maddur vada and coffee around 5 pm on the way back. The van parks near the stalls on the old road. Fifteen minutes, then about an hour and a half home. The town is a tender coconut hub, and coconut trucks leave daily for other states, so the children can have one each. In the morning we skip Maddur; Mandya and the turn for Melukote are only about 20 km beyond.
Village road
Sugarcane fields and jaggery units surround Mandya, about 100 km out. Here the van leaves the expressway for the village road to Melukote. Mandya city sits at about 678 m, and the temple town is much higher, so the road climbs gently through farmland for the last stretch. Thirumala Sagar lake, about 6 km from Mandya, is another detour for a different day. Children can count the bullock carts loaded with cane along the road.
Close to the temple
About three hours with breakfast. The van drops the family near the temple streets and parks below. Try the temple puliyogare, the tamarind rice Melukote is known for. Shoes come off before the temples, and the stone gets hot by noon, so carry socks for the children. During the Vairamudi festival in March or April, when the deity wears the diamond crown, the town is very crowded. Handloom sarees and dhotis are sold in the town.
Going to Melukote with family, 10 to 15 people, for darshan and a quiet day? The Bangalore to Melukote Tempo Traveller details follow: the road, family halts and rates per size. A tempo traveller picks everyone up at home and drops close to the temple. Book a tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Melukote and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Melukote via Bidadi, Maddur and Mandya | About 145 km | About 290 km | About 3 hr with stops |
Melukote is about 145 km away, so the return fits in one 300 km day, billed 300 km. Tolls, parking and GST at actual. For the van, the km rate pays for fuel and driver, and the driver allowance is a separate daily charge. The tempo traveller can be AC or non-AC, and the quote follows your choice.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km |
|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹9,000 | ₹18,000 | |
₹24 | ₹7,700 | ₹15,400 | |
₹24 | ₹7,700 | ₹15,400 | |
₹30 | ₹9,600 | ₹19,200 | |
₹32 | ₹10,200 | ₹20,400 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 | |
₹34 | ₹10,900 | ₹21,800 |
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, 2 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹1,090 a person.
Up to 12: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13 to 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. 18 to 20: 20 seater tempo traveller.
Elders in the family? The Bangalore to Melukote Urbania is quieter. A smaller family can take the Bangalore to Melukote cab.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹8,066 ₹9,662
+ ₹1362 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹9,330 ₹11,171
+ ₹1571 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹9,912 ₹11,876
+ ₹1676 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹10,494 ₹12,581
+ ₹1781 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹11,176 ₹13,386
+ ₹1886 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹11,500
+ ₹1944 (Taxes & Charges)
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
Melukote is about 145 km from Bangalore on our route, the Mysore expressway to Mandya and then country roads to the hill town. That is about 290 km for the return trip. A tempo traveller takes about three hours each way with breakfast at Bidadi.
One 300 km day at ₹24/km: ₹7,200. Driver allowance ₹500/day, tolls and GST extra.
At ₹34/km, ₹10,200 for the day.
The 17 seater. All sizes are on tempo traveller on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, on the way back. Extra km if it crosses 300.
The steps are steep. Elders can see the main temple and the tank.
During the Vairamudi festival in March or April, when the deity wears the diamond crown. The town fills with pilgrims, parking is tight and the queues are long. Weekends are busy too. With a family, a weekday outside the festival is calmer, and October to February gives the most comfortable weather.
Most children can. The climb to the hilltop temple is a few hundred stone steps, about twenty minutes at a steady pace. Go early, before the stone heats up, and carry water. Small children may need to be carried for part of it. Elders and toddlers can wait at the temple below while the others climb.
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