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Nilgiri Mountain Railway Station
Nilgiri Mountain Railway Station: the bus parks where a coach fits and everyone walks the last bit. Budget about an hour.
Thekkampatti Vanabhadrakali Temple
Drop on the main road near Thekkampatti Vanabhadrakali Temple; the bus waits where the police allow. Keep an hour.
Bhavanisagar Dam
The group gets down on the main road near Bhavanisagar Dam; the bus waits where parking is allowed. Allow about an hour.
Distance
295 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 7.5 hr
Via Kanakapura, Hasanur and Sathyamangalam
Starting from
₹ 26400
2 days, 600 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹37,084 ₹44,695
+ ₹6495 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹39,994 ₹48,219
+ ₹7019 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹33,592 ₹40,467
+ ₹5867 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹27,472 ₹33,119
+ ₹4819 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹29,800 ₹35,938
+ ₹5238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹42,904 ₹51,743
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹43,000
+ ₹7560 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
55 km
130 km
205 km
235 km
245 km
295 km
One boarding point
A group of forty or fifty should board at one point near Kanakapura Road by 5:30 am. The forest stretch beyond Hasanur closes at night, so a late start can leave a full bus waiting for morning. NICE Road meets Kanakapura Road at Talaghattapura, which helps south side groups. The first toll is at Somanahalli. Bags go in the hold, water and snacks in the cabin. Teachers or group leaders should hold the name list at the door.
Coach breakfast halt
Breakfast for the group in Kanakapura, about 55 km out. The town is a regular breakfast stop on the river trips, and hotels on the main road can feed a coach load in about 40 minutes. The road from Bangalore is narrow and busy in parts, so the bus moves carefully. Kanakapura taluk is known for its cocoon silk. Head count before leaving. The coach parks off the main road while the group eats, so traffic keeps moving.
Tea for the group
Tea at Kollegal, the silk town, about 130 km out. The coach fills diesel here, as the forest ahead has few pumps. Kollegal is where NH766 begins for Mysore and Calicut, and NH948 continues to Coimbatore. The Mahadeshwara footprints shrine is listed among the town's sights. Summers here are hot, so the next stretch is best done before noon. Restrooms at the tea stalls are basic, so a diesel station with proper toilets is better for a coach group.
Restroom before the ghat
Hasanur is a short restroom halt in the forest. The coach then crosses the Dhimbam ghat, 27 hairpin bends down to Bannari. The forest around is home to elephants and tigers, and animals have been hit on this highway after dark, which is why the stretch is closed at night. Everyone stays aboard near the forest edge, and the coach takes the bends slowly in low gear. Ten minutes is enough for the halt.
Temple halt
At the foot of the ghat the Bannari Amman temple stands on the highway, and a group can take half an hour for darshan. The goddess is worshipped for rain, and the Kundam festival in Panguni, March to April, draws lakhs, so a coach should avoid those dates. Vehicles with 12 or more wheels are barred from the ghat road; our buses are within that limit. Bannari is an elephant corridor, so the group stays together.
Coach lunch halt
Lunch for the group at Sathyamangalam, an hour with the head count. Order one set meal so the plates come together. The town is on the Bhavani river, with farmland on both banks, at the edge of a tiger reserve where 80 tigers were recorded in 2018. Coimbatore airport is about 74 km away. Mettupalayam is about 50 km on. Restrooms at the bigger hotels are clean. Jasmine farms around the town supply flower markets, and sellers stand near the bus stand.
Bus parks near the stay
The bus reaches Mettupalayam in about 7.5 hours with the halts. It drops the group where the police allow and waits at the parking. Book rooms and meals for the whole group in advance. Mettupalayam lies at the foot of the Nilgiris on the Bhavani river, about 35 km from Coimbatore, and NH181 passes through. The hill road to Ooty starts here. The group leader confirms the next morning's time before everyone goes to the rooms.
Is a college or club group of 30 to 50 going to Mettupalayam for the Nilgiri toy train? For Mettupalayam, one bus beats several vans on 295 km of road. Choose a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels for the Bangalore to Mettupalayam bus run.
Route | One way | Mettupalayam and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Mettupalayam via Hasanur, Bannari and Sathyamangalam | About 295 km | About 590 km | About 7.5 hr with stops |
Plan on about 590 km for the round trip to Mettupalayam; with 300 km a day as the minimum, the bus is billed 2 days and 600 km. Our rate covers diesel and the driver for Mettupalayam. The Tamil Nadu permit is billed at actual. The allowance is ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day, bus tolls cost more than car tolls, and GST and parking come at actual. BharatBenz or Volvo on request, 400 km a day. One way: ₹2 a km more. Pick an AC or a non-AC coach; that choice sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹44 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹60 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | |
₹65 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | |
₹54 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 3 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,030 a person.
27 to 33 people going to Mettupalayam: 33 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50 with bags: 49 seater bus or 50 seater bus.
Fewer than 25 people? The Bangalore to Mettupalayam mini bus costs less. Going on to Coonoor? See the Bangalore to Coonoor bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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
Mettupalayam lies roughly 295 km from Bangalore through Kanakapura, Kollegal, Hasanur, Bannari and Sathyamangalam; the return is close to 590 km. A coach needs about 7.5 hours per leg, halts included. The whole route follows NH948, crossing the Dhimbam ghat, which is shut to traffic at night.
The 50 seater bus on 2 days (600 km) at ₹54/km comes to ₹32,400. Plus ₹2,000 for the driver, then tolls, permits and GST.
It is. We quote ₹2 a km over the return rate, and the empty run home is counted, so the total stays fixed.
The 33 seater fits thirty with bags. Every size is listed on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Government buses use it, but its 27 hairpins are slow for a long coach and the forest stretch is closed at night. For a 49 or 50 seater we check the current forest order; if it does not suit, the bus takes the longer highway by Salem and Erode, billed at actual km.
Only with tickets booked well ahead; seats are limited. The bus can drive up by the Kallar ghat to meet the group at Coonoor.
November to February is the pick, cool and green after the rains. March to June is hot around Sathyamangalam. Skip the Kundam festival at Bannari in March or April, when crowds pack the ghat foot. Rain slows a coach on the 27 hairpins, and the night closure applies whatever the month.
Give older members the front seats, where the bends sway least, with tablets and a bottle of water in a bag at their feet. The coach halts every hour or two, and lunch at Sathyamangalam is a long break. At Bannari they can rest near the temple entrance while the rest of the group goes in.
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