
Bangalore to Mudumalai Cab - Outstation Taxi to Mudumalai National Park
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Theppakadu Elephant Camp
On the banks of the Moyar River, the theppakadu elephant camp is one of the oldest elephant camps in Asia. Mahouts of the Kattunayakan tribe care for rescued and working elephants, and visitors can watch the morning and evening feeding sessions. The camp became known around the world after The Elephant Whisperers, the story of Bomman and Bellie raising an orphaned calf, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short in 2023.
Distance
240 Km
One way
Time
6 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 4911
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹4,125 ₹4,911
+ ₹671 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹4,125 ₹4,911
+ ₹671 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹5,056 ₹6,038
+ ₹838 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹5,056 ₹6,038
+ ₹838 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹5,522 ₹6,602
+ ₹922 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹6,453 ₹7,730
+ ₹1090 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹16,400
+ ₹2808 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹8,800
+ ₹1512 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹12,500
+ ₹2160 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹17,600
+ ₹3024 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹29,600
+ ₹5184 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹39,200
+ ₹6912 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹36,800
+ ₹6480 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹39,200
+ ₹6912 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹34,400
+ ₹6048 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹1,45,000
+ ₹25920 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹14,900
+ ₹2592 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
50 Km
62 Km
100 Km
145 Km
168 Km
222 Km
240 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.

Silk City of Karnataka
The trip begins on Mysore Road past Kengeri and onto the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway, a fast access-controlled highway that has cut the drive to Mysore to under three hours. Ramanagara is the "Silk City of Karnataka", home to one of the largest silk cocoon markets in Asia, where farmers from across the region bring cocoons to be auctioned each morning. The rugged granite hills around the town are also famous as the setting for the Hindi film Sholay, and Ramadevara Betta is a vulture sanctuary. The expressway bypasses the town, but your driver can take the service road if you want to see the market. Elapsed time: about 45 minutes.

Toy Town of Karnataka
Channapatna is the "Toy Town of Karnataka", known locally as Gombegala Ooru, the town of toys. Its lacquered wooden toys, coloured with natural vegetable dyes, have been made here since the time of Tipu Sultan, who invited Persian artisans to train local craftsmen. The toys carry a Geographical Indication tag and are safe for children, and the workshops and roadside stores make it a popular shopping stop. Your driver can exit the expressway briefly for families who want to buy toys or watch the lathe work. Elapsed time: about one hour.

Sugar City of Karnataka
The land turns green with sugarcane and paddy watered by the Cauvery canals. Mandya is the "Sugar City of Karnataka", with some of the state's oldest sugar factories and fields of cane stretching to the horizon, and the roadside stalls sell fresh jaggery and sugarcane juice. Just before Mandya, the town of Maddur gives its name to the crisp Maddur vada, and a breakfast halt at one of the well-known highway restaurants is a tradition on this road. Elapsed time: about one hour thirty minutes.

City of Palaces
Mysore is the "City of Palaces" and the cultural capital of Karnataka, home to the illuminated Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and the grand Dasara festival every October. Your driver takes the ring road around the city to save time, and this is the last major town with a wide choice of restaurants and fuel stations before the forest, so it is a sensible short stop. Elapsed time: about two hours thirty minutes.

Dakshina Kashi
Nanjangud is known as "Dakshina Kashi", the Kashi of the South, for the ancient Srikanteshwara temple on the banks of the Kabini, one of the largest temples in Karnataka with a tall gopuram visible from the highway. The town is also famous for the Nanjangud rasabale, a fragrant local banana with its own Geographical Indication tag. A quick temple visit takes about an hour. Elapsed time: about three hours.

Tiger Country of Karnataka
Bandipur is "Tiger Country of Karnataka", one of the first reserves brought under Project Tiger in 1973 and home to one of the largest tiger and elephant populations in India. The highway runs straight through the forest, and speed limits are strictly enforced. Watch for spotted deer, langurs, peacocks and elephants along the road, and remember that stopping and getting out is not allowed. The Bandipur reception centre is the place to book Karnataka Forest Department safaris. Elapsed time: about four hours fifteen minutes.

Home of the Elephant Whisperers
The final leg crosses the Kakkanahalla check post into Tamil Nadu, where the interstate permit is verified, and the forest continues seamlessly into Mudumalai. Theppakadu is the "Home of the Elephant Whisperers", the heart of the reserve, with the elephant camp on the Moyar River, the forest department reception centre and safari point, and the bridge over the river where elephants are often seen bathing. Masinagudi and its jungle resorts are seven kilometres further. Total elapsed time: five and a half to six and a half hours.










For Bangalore teams planning offsites and leadership retreats at the jungle resorts of Masinagudi. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, verified chauffeurs and consolidated monthly billing for registered accounts. For larger teams, our corporate travels bangalore desk coordinates multiple cars or group vehicles end to end.
The most popular format: a two or three night wildlife weekend getaway from bangalore with safaris in Mudumalai and Bandipur, a visit to the Theppakadu elephant camp and an optional drive up to Ooty. The driver plans each day around safari slots and forest gate timings. Most families book a bangalore to mudumalai round trip cab so the car stays with them throughout.
For couples and small groups of up to four, an Etios or Dzire sedan on a point-to-point or bangalore to mudumalai one way cab basis keeps the cost low while keeping the same vehicle standards and verified drivers.
For wildlife photographers, honeymooners and premium resort guests, choose from the Toyota Fortuner, Camry, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Families who want more space often prefer our innova hycross rent bangalore option, which handles the Sigur Ghat to Ooty comfortably.
Every vehicle runs from the same Bangalore base, so if your group grows after booking we can move you to a larger vehicle without starting over.
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater: Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, 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
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Mini Bus — 12 to 24 seater
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater, including Volvo and Benz coaches
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All vehicles are seated configuration, and since the forest road is closed at night, Mudumalai is always a daytime drive.
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, including Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway tolls
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing
• Extra driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Safari tickets, elephant camp entry and forest entry fees are paid directly by guests. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so passengers who want 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. For Mudumalai, a Mysore pickup cuts nearly three hours off the drive, which suits guests arriving by train or flight into Mysore.
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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 mudumalai distance is about 240 kilometres to Theppakadu via the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway, Gundlupet and Bandipur. The bangalore to masinagudi distance is about 247 kilometres. The drive takes five and a half to six and a half hours with a breakfast halt.
Fares start from Rs 15 per km for a sedan and around Rs 22 per km for an Innova Crysta, depending on 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. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and resort name. Once you approve the written quote, a 20 percent advance by UPI, bank transfer or card confirms the booking, and driver and vehicle details are shared in writing.
Yes. The forest stretch through Bandipur and Mudumalai is closed to all vehicles from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Our drivers plan departures so you cross in daylight. If you are delayed in Bangalore, we recommend an overnight halt at Mysore and crossing at 6:00 AM.
No. Private vehicles are not allowed into the core forest. Safaris are run by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department in its own vehicles from Theppakadu. Your driver will drop you at the reception centre and wait, or pick you up after the safari.
Yes. The route crosses from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu at Kakkanahalla, so an interstate permit is required. We arrange it before departure, and the tax is billed separately at actuals.
October to May is the main season, with the dry months from February to May offering the best wildlife sightings as animals gather near water. The monsoon from June to September makes the forest lush but sightings are harder. The reserve may occasionally close during high fire risk or for census work, so check before you travel.
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.
Yes. Cars can take the shorter Sigur Ghat with 36 hairpin bends, about 36 kilometres from Masinagudi, in daylight only. For elderly passengers or anyone prone to motion sickness, the longer but gentler Gudalur and Pykara route is more comfortable.