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Mirjan Fort
Laterite walls and moats, green after the rains. With fifty people keep about ninety minutes and one meeting point.
Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple
About half an hour from the fort. Temple streets are narrow; the bus parks outside the town and the group walks.
Om Beach
A few km from Gokarna. The bus stops above the beach and the group walks down the path.
Distance
490 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 12 hr
Via Tumkur, Jog Falls and Kumta
Starting from
₹ 52800
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
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Single pickup point
Our full bus to Mirjan Fort pulls out at 4:30 am, and fifty people board at one open spot that the coordinator fixes with us. Our desk rechecks the city coach rules for Mirjan Fort trips the evening before. Before the day, our driver confirms the Peenya flyover is taking heavy vehicles, as it has been shut to them for long spells. Nelamangala is the first toll. The first halt on the Mirjan Fort road is Tumkur, where everyone can stretch.
Drive through
Nobody wants breakfast this early, so the bus carries on past Tumkur, which the government renamed Tumakuru. It has grown into an industrial city and is listed as a Smart City. Here the bus leaves NH48, which runs on to Sira, some 50 km north, and takes the road west instead. Student groups often know Siddara Betta, a cave hill around 22 km from the city, as a weekend trek. Breakfast waits at Tiptur, another hour and a half down the road.
Breakfast for the group
Tiptur sits 73 km beyond Tumakuru on the old NH206, and this is where fifty people finally get breakfast. The coordinator phones the hotel an hour ahead, the coach parks on the highway apron, and 45 minutes covers the meal and the head count. The town is the second largest in Tumakuru district and runs copra auctions twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, so the market roads are busy on those mornings. Kadur is the next town, about 70 km on.
Restroom halt
A highway fuel station outside Kadur gives the bus a 15 minute restroom halt without going into town. For anyone who has to go back, Kadur Junction railway station is 7 km from Birur Junction. Rain in Kadur was 926 mm in 2024, a fraction of what the coast gets, so the weather can change completely by evening. The steel town of Bhadravathi is about 60 km ahead on the same road. Count heads before the bus leaves.
Lunch with parking
At Shivamogga, which most of the group will know as Shimoga, lunch is booked at a hotel on the city edge where a coach can park. An hour covers fifty meals and the head count. By this road the city is about 287 to 291 km from Bengaluru, roughly the halfway mark to the fort. Kuvempu University is about 20 km away. Agumbe and Thirthahalli are reached from here on a different road, but this bus heads for Sagar.
Tea
Tea for the group is at Sagar, at a highway hotel where the coach can stand without blocking the road. Fifteen minutes is enough. Through the town NH69 narrows, and the driver eases the bus through slowly. On a return day with time, the Keladi Rameshwara temple lies 6 km out on the Sorab side. Shivamogga airport is about 78 km from Sagar, useful if a teacher or organiser needs to fly. The falls are around 30 km on.
Viewpoint
The coach park at Jog is beside the main viewpoint, and fifty people need about an hour here for photos, tea and the restroom. The Sharavathi plunges about 253 m, and the view is best from the railing near the parking. The coordinator can pay the gate fees for the whole group at once. Guides are available if the group splits. After the falls the bus goes down the ghat in low gear, so the driver wants to leave on time.
Coast highway
The bus reaches Honnavar after the ghat and turns north on NH66 without stopping. It is a small town of about 19,109 people with narrow streets, so a coach is better off on the highway. Kumta comes after 19 km and the fort after about 30 km. The coastal highway is wider than the ghat road, and the driver picks up pace for the last part of the day. Dinner will be at Kumta or Gokarna, wherever the group stays.
Drive through
The bus passes Kumta on NH66 without a halt; NH766E branches off here and climbs inland to Sirsi. Ankola lies about 36 km north and Karwar about 70 km, the next towns if the tour continues up the coast. The fort is only about 10 km ahead, so the group stays seated. Hotels along the highway at Kumta are the usual dinner and night stop for a group this size after the fort. The driver fills fuel here for the coming days.
Fort parking
A full bus takes about 12 hours to reach Mirjan Fort, so groups this large usually halt a night at Sagar or near Jog and see the fort the next morning. The bus parks on the approach road and the group walks in. Gokarna is about 25 km from Kumta, and most big groups stay there or in Kumta. From June to September carry umbrellas, as the rain on this coast is very heavy. The driver waits with the bus.
Is your college or company planning a coastal Karnataka trip for 40, with Jog Falls, Mirjan Fort and Gokarna? This is our Bangalore to Mirjan Fort Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. One bus keeps the whole group moving across the ghat and down to the coast. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Mirjan Fort and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Mirjan Fort via Tumkur, Jog Falls and Kumta | About 490 km | About 980 km | About 12 hr with stops |
Mirjan Fort is about 490 km from Bangalore by the Jog Falls road, close to 980 km both ways. We bill four days, 1,200 km, which covers Jog, Gokarna and Om Beach. Bus tolls, parking and GST at actual. Volvo or BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. Diesel and the driver are part of the bus rate per km, and the driver allowance is charged by the day. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹65 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 |
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, 5 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,720 a person.
Up to 30: 30 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50: 50 seater bus. Beach towels and wet clothes need space on the way back; keep a few seats free.
Group of 20? The Bangalore to Mirjan Fort mini bus costs less. Want the beaches as the main stop? See the Bangalore to Gokarna bus.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹73,168 ₹88,390
+ ₹12990 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹78,988 ₹95,438
+ ₹14038 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹58,900 ₹71,176
+ ₹10476 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹84,808 ₹1,02,485
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹85,000
+ ₹15120 (Taxes & Charges)
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
Mirjan Fort is about 490 km from Bangalore, about 980 km for the round trip, by Tumakuru, Tiptur, Kadur, Shivamogga, Sagar, Jog Falls, Honnavar and Kumta. A full bus needs about 12 hours with breakfast, lunch and an hour at Jog, so we start at 4:30 am or split the drive with a night near the falls.
A 50 seater for four days, 1,200 km at ₹54/km, is ₹64,800. Driver allowance ₹4,000. Tolls, parking and GST extra.
Yes. It is a highway ghat used by buses every day. We drive it in daylight.
The 45 or 50 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, it is south of Honnavar on NH66. Extra km above the billed km are at the bus rate.
July to January. Jog is full in the monsoon; the coast is pleasant from October.
Yes. Buses use it every day. The stretch from Tiptur to Shivamogga is two lane with trucks, and the Sagar town section is narrow, so the driver keeps a steady pace. The forest ghat from Jog to Honnavar is the slowest part and is driven only in daylight. On the coast, NH66 is easy for a big bus.
With a night halt, yes. Twelve hours in one day is too long for most elders, so split the drive at Sagar or near Jog. Give elders the front seats near the door, keep their medicines in a hand bag, and walk them to the fort gate from the bus parking. The path inside is uneven, so they can rest near the entrance.
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