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Mullayanagiri Peak
A full bus parks below; the group goes up the narrow last road in smaller vehicles. Steps lead to the temple on top. Plan about 2 hours.
Baba Budangiri
Same narrow ridge road, so the bus waits below and smaller vehicles take the group up. About 2 hours.
Hirekolale Lake
Hirekolale Lake: the coach waits at the nearest space and the group walks in. Keep 45 minutes.
Distance
265 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 6.5 hr
Via Kunigal, Hassan and Chikmagalur
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
70 km
145 km
185 km
220 km
245 km
265 km
Assembly point
A full bus of 40 to 50 should assemble at one roomy point outside the centre, because around Majestic a private bus gets only seconds to load on busy days. The coach rules inside Bangalore are confirmed again for every Mullayanagiri group. Leave by 5:30 am, through the Nelamangala toll and onto NH75. Luggage in the hold, warm clothes in hand bags. The first halt on the Mullayanagiri road is Kunigal, where everyone can stretch.
Breakfast
Breakfast for the coach is at Kunigal, around 70 km from the city, where large highway kitchens can serve a whole busload of idli, vada and upma together. Keep about 40 minutes with the head count. Nearby lie Yediyur, whose Siddalingeshwara temple holds the saint's tomb, and the Marconahalli reservoir on the Shimsha, the biggest in Tumakuru district; both are for another outing. Fill the water cans before boarding, as the hill has few shops. Channarayapatna comes next.
Restroom
Channarayapatna, about 145 km out, is a restroom stop. Vehicles here carry KA 13 plates, the Hassan district code. NH75 tolls need a working FASTag, and our bus carries one. Shravanabelagola is 12 km away, but its barefoot climb takes a full bus about three hours, so it is a return day plan. Bellur Cross is about 40 km behind. Keep 15 minutes, and ask the group leader to check that nobody is left at the restrooms before the door closes.
Driver tea
Hassan, about 185 km out, gives the driver a tea break at a pump with coach parking. The group can take filter coffee and akki rotti. State Volvo buses run to Hassan from Bengaluru, but a hired bus keeps the whole group together and stops where you want. From here the bus leaves NH75 for Belur, about 38 km. The road to Chikmagalur is two lane, so the pace drops.
Temple halt
Belur, about 220 km from Bangalore, is the coach's temple halt. The bus waits on the outskirts while the group walks in to the Chennakeshava temple, one of the three Hoysala temples listed together by UNESCO in 2023. Nobody pays to enter, and shoes are left at a stand. One hour lets a big group look around at an easy pace. The Shankareshvara temple sits about 400 m from the main gopura. Chikmagalur is roughly 25 km ahead.
Lunch and transfer
Chikmagalur, about 245 km out, is lunch, and for a full bus it is also the end of the road. The peak road is narrow, so the bus parks in town or below the hill, and local jeeps take the group up. Book the jeeps in advance for 40 or more. Lunch at a big Malnad hotel, with akki rotti and rice meals, needs an hour. Buy coffee powder and pepper here while the jeeps gather.
Jeep to the top
Mullayanagiri is about 265 km from Bangalore, close to six and a half hours by bus with the jeep change. The bus waits below while the jeeps take the group up the last narrow stretch. From the jeep parking, 464 steps reach the summit temple at about 1,925 m. Baba Budangiri, at about 1,895 m, is on the same range. In December, Datta Jayanti crowds bring bus restrictions, so check the dates before booking.
Taking a college group of 30 to 50 to Mullayanagiri and Chikmagalur? A Bangalore to Mullayanagiri bus keeps all of you together, with one driver and halts where a coach can park. Hire a bus on rent in Bangalore from Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Mullayanagiri and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Mullayanagiri via Kunigal, Hassan and Chikmagalur | About 265 km | About 530 km | About 6.5 hr with stops |
Count about 530 km for the round trip to Mullayanagiri; with 300 km a day as the minimum, the bus is billed 2 days and 600 km. Diesel and the driver are in the rate; allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day by bus size. Tolls, parking and GST as charged. Volvo and BharatBenz when you ask, billed at 400 km a day. One way costs ₹2 a km over the return rate. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
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.
A Mullayanagiri group of 30: the 33 seater bus. Near 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50 for the 265 km: 50 seater bus or the 49 seater bus.
Fewer than 25 people? The Bangalore to Mullayanagiri mini bus costs less. Want Chikmagalur too? Our Bangalore to Chikmagalur bus page has that run.
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
About 265 km one way, by Kunigal, Hassan, Belur and Chikmagalur, so about 530 km for the round trip. A bus takes about 6.5 hours with breakfast, lunch and the change to local jeeps. A big bus cannot go up the narrow peak road, so it parks below and jeeps do the last stretch.
2 days and 600 km at ₹54/km make ₹32,400. Driver allowance ₹2,000; tolls, permits and GST are added.
Yes. We quote ₹2 a km over the return rate, counting the empty run back, so the number is fixed before you pay.
The 33 seater fits thirty with bags. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
No. A full size bus stops below and the group goes up the narrow last stretch in smaller vehicles. The local rule changes, so we confirm it before your day.
Yes, it is on the same ridge road. Peak in the morning slot, Baba Budangiri after, back in Chikmagalur by evening.
Yes. During Datta Jayanti in December police have refused buses on the Baba Budangiri road in some years, and the peak road is narrow at all times. On busy weekends from October to January jeeps are the only practical way up. In the monsoon the road is wet and misty. We check the rules for your date and book jeeps in advance.
The bus parks below, and the group splits into jeeps of about eight to ten each, with one leader per jeep. Carry only a small bag with water and a jacket; big luggage stays in the bus hold. At the top, the 464 steps are steep, so elders can wait at the jeep parking. A fixed return time keeps the jeeps and the bus on schedule.
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