
Bangalore to Mirjan Fort Cab Service - Outstation Taxi to the Fort of the Pepper Queen
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Mirjan Fort
The fort covers about ten acres, with high laterite walls, four watchtowers, a moat, wells, arched gateways and narrow stairways believed to have been escape routes. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. According to Karnataka Tourism, mirjan fort timings are 9 AM to 5 PM and entry is free. Early morning or late afternoon light is best for photographs, and the grounds are quiet on weekdays.
Distance
475 Km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 9327
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹7,772 ₹9,327
+ ₹1327 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹7,772 ₹9,327
+ ₹1327 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹9,615 ₹11,559
+ ₹1659 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹9,615 ₹11,559
+ ₹1659 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹10,536 ₹12,674
+ ₹1824 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹12,379 ₹14,906
+ ₹2156 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹31,675
+ ₹5558 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹17,025
+ ₹2993 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹24,250
+ ₹4275 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹34,050
+ ₹5985 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹57,800
+ ₹10260 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹76,800
+ ₹13680 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹72,050
+ ₹12825 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹76,800
+ ₹13680 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹67,300
+ ₹11970 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹2,86,000
+ ₹51300 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹29,000
+ ₹5130 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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475 Km

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.

Kalpataru Nadu
The day begins on NH48 through Nelamangala, one of the smoother exits from the city before 6:00 AM. Tumakuru district is known as Kalpataru Nadu, the Land of Coconut Palms, and the groves start appearing soon after you leave the city. The town is home to the Siddaganga Mutt, known across Karnataka for providing free education and meals to thousands of children, and to several large engineering and medical colleges. Tumakuru also has an industrial and food park growing along the highway. Here the route leaves NH48 and turns west onto NH69 toward Shivamogga, a quieter two-lane road through farmland. Elapsed time: about one hour and fifteen minutes.

Junction Town with a Hoysala Gem
Arsikere is a major railway junction connecting the Bangalore, Hubballi and Mangaluru lines, which has made it a busy trading town. Few travellers realise it also holds the Chandramouleshwara Temple, a fine example of Hoysala architecture with detailed carving and an unusual layout. If you are interested in Hoysala design but short of time for Belur and Halebidu, this temple is a worthwhile fifteen minute stop, just a short distance from the highway. The countryside around Arsikere is dotted with coconut groves and small lakes that fill up after the monsoon. Elapsed time: about two hours and forty-five minutes.

Gateway to the Bhadra Country
Kadur is a junction town where roads branch toward Chikkamagaluru and Birur, and the landscape begins its gradual change from dry plains to the greener Malnad. Tarikere follows, sitting close to the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary and tiger reserve, and the hills of the Western Ghats become visible on the horizon. Areca nut plantations start to appear, a sign that you are entering the Malnad belt. Traffic is light on this section, and the road passes small villages with roadside stalls selling seasonal fruit. Many drivers take a short tea break here before the run into Bhadravathi. Elapsed time: about four hours.

Steel Town of Karnataka
Bhadravathi grew around the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant, one of the oldest steel works in India, established under the Mysore rulers with the guidance of Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The town was also home to the Mysore Paper Mills, and together these industries earned it the Steel Town title. It sits on the Bhadra river, and the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, built in the Hoysala style, is an elegant stop in the old part of town. The highway keeps close to the river here, with coconut and areca plantations on both sides. Elapsed time: about four hours and fifteen minutes.

Gateway to Malnad
Shivamogga is the largest city on the route and the traditional gateway to the Malnad, the rain-fed hill region of the Western Ghats. It sits on the Tunga river and is the starting point for trips to Agumbe, Kodachadri and Kuvempu's birthplace at Kuppalli. Tyavarekoppa Lion and Tiger Safari lies just outside the city. Shivamogga has a good choice of restaurants, so it works well for an early lunch, or a coffee break if you ate in Tiptur. Your driver will use the bypass to save time. Elapsed time: about five hours.

Pride of the Sharavathi
Jog Falls is where the Sharavathi river drops about 253 metres in four separate streams known as Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India and at its most spectacular from July to October, when the dam upstream releases water. The viewpoints and the long stairway to the base make this a natural one to two hour stop. On weekends the parking area fills quickly, and your driver will plan your arrival accordingly. Elapsed time: about seven hours, with the stop taking longer if you walk down.

Seat of the Pepper Queen
From Jog, the road descends the Sharavathi valley through thick forest, with sharp bends and occasional views of the river gorge. Gersoppa, at the foot of the ghat, was once the capital of Rani Chennabhairadevi, the Pepper Queen linked to Mirjan Fort, and the ruins of her city and its Jain basadis lie in the forest nearby. The road then follows the river to Honnavar, where the Sharavathi meets the Arabian Sea. Honnavar is known for its mangrove boardwalk, backwater boat rides and a long bridge over the estuary. Elapsed time: about eight and a half hours.

Fort of the Pepper Queen
The last stretch runs north along NH66, with the sea on your left and coconut groves on both sides. Kumta, a busy coastal town on the Aghanashini estuary, is known for its quiet beaches and fishing harbour, and it is the nearest railway station for the fort. Just past Kumta, the road crosses the Aghanashini and a short turn off the highway leads to Mirjan Fort. If you arrive after 5 PM, check in at your stay in Kumta or Gokarna and visit the fort the next morning. Elapsed time: about nine to ten hours of driving plus halts.










For Bangalore teams heading to the Uttara Kannada coast for offsites, beach retreats or visits to Karwar and Kumta. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, a named driver for the full trip and daily signed duty slips. Our corporate travels bangalore desk manages the arrangement end to end.
The most popular booking. Families usually plan three or four days combining Jog Falls, Mirjan Fort, Gokarna, Murudeshwar and a beach evening, with a driver who waits patiently at temples and viewpoints. An Innova Crysta or Innova Hycross carries six or seven people with luggage comfortably.
For couples, friends and small groups keeping costs low. An Etios or Dzire sedan with a clean car and verified driver. The budget tier changes only the car model, never the maintenance standard or driver checks.
For travellers who want the long drive to feel effortless. Choose from a Corolla Altis, Camry, Fortuner, Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz with a senior chauffeur. Our luxury car rental bangalore range suits anniversaries, elders and VIP guests.
A three-day plan for history lovers and photographers: Jog Falls and the Keladi temples on day one, Mirjan Fort, the Aghanashini estuary and Gokarna on day two, and Honnavar and Murudeshwar on the way back.
One Bangalore base runs every vehicle class, so if your group size changes after booking we can switch you to a larger or smaller vehicle without starting over.
• Cars (4 to 7 seater) — Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Toyota Commuter, 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
• Tempo traveller (8 to 18 seater) — for larger families and friend groups
• Mini bus (12 to 24 seater) — for mid-sized groups and school trips
• Force Urbania (13 to 17 seater) — premium small-group van
• Bus (27 to 50 seater) — including Volvo and Benz buses for large groups
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles have seated configuration, so we plan this route as a daytime drive with an optional overnight halt at Sagar.
Every quote is sent in writing before you book, with each charge itemised. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax, applicable only if the trip is extended into Goa or another state
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM is extra
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so you can start in one city and finish in the other with the same operator.
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Booking a Car for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps:
STEP1 | Contact Tejas Travels Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup location (area or landmark — Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, hotel name, tech park), destination or full itinerary, number of passengers, and preferred vehicle. For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number — the driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically. For luxury vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire. |
STEP2 | Receive Your Written Quote Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email. The quote clearly itemizes every charge: vehicle hire rate (Rs/km or flat package), driver allowance (Rs 400-1,000/day depending on vehicle class), applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit if applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati). No verbal-only prices — everything in writing before you confirm. For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage. If you want to compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time. |
STEP3 | Confirm Your Booking & Pay Advance Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone. A 15-20% advance payment confirms the booking. Payment: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS/RTGS bank transfer, or credit/debit card via payment link. Advance receipt within 30 minutes. Confirmation includes: driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing. For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand (wedding season November-February, New Year). |
STEP4 | Your Driver Arrives Early Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at your confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure. For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate. The vehicle is clean, sanitized, fuelled, and ready. For wedding and VIP bookings, the driver arrives in formal attire. The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy. During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments, and Bangalore traffic navigation. At trip end, balance payment is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional km or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate. |
Quick Booking for Hire: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination, and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
Method | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UPI | Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay | Fastest method. Instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits. |
Bank Transfer | NEFT, IMPS, RTGS | For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS instant; NEFT up to 2 hours. |
Credit / Debit Card | Visa, Mastercard, RuPay | Via payment link to 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 IT corporate PO-based approvals. |
Cash | Balance at time of travel | Accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued. |
Corporate Credit | Registered corporate accounts | 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients. Monthly consolidated invoicing available. |
Luxury vehicle note: For Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and Bangalore wedding season demand.
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 |
Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
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 |
UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
The bangalore to mirjan fort distance is approximately 475 kilometres via Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Sagar, Jog Falls, Honnavar and Kumta. Expect 9 to 10 hours of driving, plus time for meals and a stop at Jog Falls. The alternative route via Hubballi and Sirsi is around 510 kilometres.
Fares start from around Rs 15 per kilometre for a sedan and vary by vehicle and number of days. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel and driver allowance. Toll, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours of your enquiry.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking. It can be paid by UPI, bank transfer or card, and the balance is settled at the end of the trip.
According to Karnataka Tourism, the fort is open from 9 AM to 5 PM and entry is free. Allow about one to two hours to explore. We recommend planning to reach the fort in the morning or before mid-afternoon, and our driver will time the day accordingly.
No. The entire route from Bangalore to Mirjan Fort is within Karnataka. Interstate tax applies only if you extend the trip into Goa or another state, and it is then billed at actuals.
Yes, and most travellers do. Jog Falls is directly on the route, Gokarna is 22 kilometres from the fort and Murudeshwar is about 70 kilometres south. A three or four day itinerary covers all of them comfortably with the same car and driver.
October to February offers pleasant weather and dry paths. July to September is when the fort is greenest and Jog Falls is at full flow, but the stone steps can be slippery and heavy rain may affect the Jog ghat, in which case we use the Sirsi route.
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 please arrange your own travel cover if needed, and we do not operate sleeper buses; all our vehicles have seated configuration. To book your bangalore to mirjan fort cab, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and itinerary. You will receive a written quote within 2 hours, and once you pay the 20 percent advance, driver and vehicle details are shared in writing.