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Places to Visit in Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar Temple and Shiva Statue
The Murudeshwar Temple is the centrepiece of the town and one of the most spectacular temple settings in South India, perched on the rocky hill of Kanduka Giri with the Arabian Sea surrounding it on three sides and the Western Ghats visible to the east. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murudeshwara, a form of Shiva, and the sanctum sanctorum is believed to enshrine a fragment of the sacred Atmalinga that was broken when Ravana attempted to uproot it at Gokarna. The 20-storey Raja Gopuram, rising 249 feet and constructed in 2008, is one of the tallest temple towers in India and is equipped with a lift that takes visitors to the top for a panoramic view of the coastline, the Shiva statue and the surrounding hills that is quite extraordinary. The 123-foot statue of Lord Shiva, seated in a posture of calm with the trident beside him, is the visual landmark of Murudeshwar visible from the sea and from the road, and the sculptural detail of the figure, the surrounding tableaux of mythological scenes from the Ramayana and the Gita, and the Bhukailasa Cave Museum beneath the statue together make this complex a visit of several hours. All travellers on a Bangalore to Murudeshwar taxi booking plan the temple and statue complex as the main event of their first day.
Murudeshwar Temple and Shiva Statue
The Murudeshwar Temple is the centrepiece of the town and one of the most spectacular temple settings in South India, perched on the rocky hill of Kanduka Giri with the Arabian Sea surrounding it on three sides and the Western Ghats visible to the east. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murudeshwara, a form of Shiva, and the sanctum sanctorum is believed to enshrine a fragment of the sacred Atmalinga that was broken when Ravana attempted to uproot it at Gokarna. The 20-storey Raja Gopuram, rising 249 feet and constructed in 2008, is one of the tallest temple towers in India and is equipped with a lift that takes visitors to the top for a panoramic view of the coastline, the Shiva statue and the surrounding hills that is quite extraordinary. The 123-foot statue of Lord Shiva, seated in a posture of calm with the trident beside him, is the visual landmark of Murudeshwar visible from the sea and from the road, and the sculptural detail of the figure, the surrounding tableaux of mythological scenes from the Ramayana and the Gita, and the Bhukailasa Cave Museum beneath the statue together make this complex a visit of several hours. All travellers on a Bangalore to Murudeshwar taxi booking plan the temple and statue complex as the main event of their first day.
Murudeshwar Beach
Murudeshwar Beach extends for two to three kilometres along the Arabian Sea just north of Kanduka Hill, with the Shiva statue and the Raja Gopuram forming the visual backdrop from the sand in a way that is unique to this beach. The beach is clean and relatively uncrowded outside the peak pilgrimage season, with gentle waves suitable for swimming in calm conditions between October and April, and the combination of the coastal scenery and the temple complex in the background makes it one of the most photographed beaches in Karnataka. Evening walks along the beach when the statue is illuminated and reflected in the wet sand are particularly popular, and the sunset view from the beach, with the sky turning orange behind the silhouette of the Shiva figure and the Gopuram, is one of the most visited visual experiences in coastal Karnataka. Families and couples on a Bangalore to Murudeshwar car rental trip typically spend a full evening at the beach on the day of arrival, particularly those who reach the town in the afternoon and want to experience the Shiva statue in different light conditions before the formal temple visit the following morning.
Netrani Island
Netrani Island, also known as the Pigeon Island, is a small heart-shaped coral island approximately 20 kilometres offshore from Murudeshwar and the single most popular adventure activity destination in the region. The island is accessed by a 25 to 30-minute motorboat ride from the Murudeshwar jetty, and the surrounding waters, with visibility up to 30 metres in good conditions, are widely regarded as one of the best scuba diving and snorkelling sites on the west coast of India. The marine life around the island is exceptional for this stretch of coast: coral formations, triggerfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, eels, shrimp, and occasionally whale sharks and manta rays are all documented here, making it a destination of genuine interest for serious divers rather than just a casual tourist excursion. The diving packages are operated by certified centres at Murudeshwar, and the peak season for underwater visibility runs from October to February when the sea is calm. Travellers booking a Murudeshwar tour package from Bangalore who are staying for two or more nights almost always schedule a full morning at Netrani Island, as the round trip and diving session typically takes four to five hours.
Mirjan Fort
Mirjan Fort, located approximately 56 kilometres from Murudeshwar near the town of Kumta, is a sixteenth-century laterite fortress built by Queen Chennabhairadevi of the Keladi Nayaka kingdom, who controlled the lucrative pepper trade of the Konkan coast and became known as the Pepper Queen. The fort is spread over a 4.1-hectare complex on the banks of the Aghanashini River, with double walls, four entrance gates, a moat, interconnected wells and the remains of a palace and granary all visible within the leafy interior. The laterite walls, covered in moss and greenery particularly after the monsoon, photograph beautifully and give the fort a distinctive character that differs from the more austere forts of the interior plateau. The Archaeological Survey of India maintains the site, entry is free, and the relatively low tourist footfall means visitors can explore the fort at their own pace. Travellers on a one way cab Bangalore to Murudeshwar booking who arrive a day or two before departure often drive south to Mirjan on a half-day excursion, typically combined with the Apsarakonda Falls en route.
Apsarakonda Falls
Apsarakonda Falls is a small but unusually beautiful waterfall located approximately 20 kilometres from Murudeshwar near Honnavar, where the cascade drops around ten metres into a sea-facing lagoon-like pond surrounded by dense coastal forest. The name translates as the bathing pool of the apsaras, the celestial nymphs of Hindu mythology, and the setting, with the waterfall feeding into a clear freshwater pool that is separated from the Arabian Sea by only a narrow strip of land and forest, has an otherworldly quality that justifies the mythological association. Visitors can swim in the pool, and the combination of the forest canopy, the sound of the falls and the glimpse of the sea beyond the tree line makes this one of the most tranquil natural stops on the entire Uttara Kannada coast. The falls are most impressive in the post-monsoon months between October and December when the flow is at its highest, and the access path through the forest from the car park is a pleasant ten-minute walk. Families and nature enthusiasts on a Bangalore to Murudeshwar cab booking frequently include Apsarakonda as an afternoon stop on the day of arrival, particularly if they are approaching via the coastal NH 66 route.
Bhatkal Beach and Jamia Masjid
Bhatkal, located just 13 kilometres south of Murudeshwar on NH 66, is a historically rich port town that served as an important trading centre during the Vijayanagara and later the Portuguese periods, and it remains one of the most culturally layered small towns on the Karnataka coast. The Jamia Masjid at Bhatkal, built in the fifteenth century, is a three-storey structure with Persian inscriptions and an architectural style that blends Indian and Islamic traditions in a way that reflects the cosmopolitan trading history of the town. Jali Beach in Bhatkal is a quiet, clean stretch of sand backed by coconut palms that is considerably less visited than the Murudeshwar beaches and offers a more contemplative experience of the coastline. The town also has an ancient Jain temple, the Bhairanakatte Jain Temple, that predates the Vijayanagara period. For travellers on a Bangalore to Murudeshwar taxi booking, Bhatkal is an easy half-hour excursion from the main temple complex and adds a historical dimension to what might otherwise be a purely spiritual and beach-focused trip.
Murudeshwar Fort
The Murudeshwar Fort sits on the coastal headland close to the Murudeshwar Temple complex, originally constructed during the Vijayanagara period in the fifteenth century and later strengthened by Tipu Sultan. While largely in ruins today, the fort's remaining walls and battlements offer a view of the Arabian Sea from the headland that is particularly dramatic, and the historical context it provides alongside the temple complex deepens the understanding of Murudeshwar's significance as both a religious and a strategic coastal site. The fort is a compact visit that can be combined with the temple and the beach on the same morning, since it is located within easy walking distance of both. History enthusiasts and photographers visiting on a Murudeshwar tour package from Bangalore typically spend 30 to 45 minutes at the fort before moving to the beach for the afternoon, and the view from the fort walls with the sea below and the Shiva statue rising behind is one of the more compositionally interesting photographs available in the town.
Idagunji Ganapathi Temple
The Idagunji Ganapathi Temple, located approximately 45 kilometres from Murudeshwar near Honnavar on the banks of the Sharavathi River, is one of the most revered Ganesha temples in Karnataka and is believed to be over 1,500 years old. The temple is situated on a scenic riverine island that floods during the monsoon, and the approach by a short ferry crossing gives the visit a distinctive quality compared to a roadside temple. Pilgrims from across Karnataka and from the large coastal diaspora communities in Mumbai and Goa visit the temple regularly, and it draws enormous crowds during Ganesh Chaturthi. For travellers who have booked a Bangalore to Murudeshwar cab for a pilgrimage-focused trip rather than primarily a beach holiday, Idagunji Ganapathi Temple is an important addition to the itinerary that pairs naturally with the Murudeshwar Temple and the Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple on a broader coastal Karnataka religious circuit.
Distance
515 Km
One way
Time
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About the Bangalore - Murudeshwar route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Tumkur
70 Km
Davanagere
275 Km
Haveri
400 Km
Murudeshwar
515 Km
Bangalore
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.
Tumkur
Northern city exit
The journey from Bangalore to Murudeshwar begins on NH 48 heading northwest from the city, covering approximately 70 kilometres to Tumkur in the opening stage. The road through the northwestern suburbs is the standard exit corridor for routes heading into north Karnataka, and the drive quality depends significantly on departure time. Leaving Bangalore before five-thirty in the morning clears the city edge and Nelamangala Junction cleanly, making the run to Tumkur considerably faster and less congested than a later departure. Tumkur is the first established break point, with fuel stations and highway restaurants serving early morning South Indian breakfasts, and most drivers confirm a fuel top-up here before the longer stretches toward Davanagere begin. Beyond Tumkur, NH 48 runs northwest through Sira, Hiriyur and on toward Chitradurga on a well-maintained national highway with good road quality. The short highlight: Tumkur - northern city exit via NH 48; first break point and fuel stop before the Karnataka interior.
Davanagere
Famous benne dosa breakfast stop on the highway
From Tumkur, the route continues northwest for approximately 205 kilometres to Davanagere, passing through Chitradurga along the way. Chitradurga, reached at around the 200-kilometre mark from Bangalore, is the most recommended optional stop on this route, with the famous Chitradurga Fort offering a 45-minute heritage visit through its extraordinary multi-layered fortification with seven concentric walls. History-inclined travellers consistently consider this stop one of the highlights of the Bangalore to Murudeshwar road trip, as the scale and ingenuity of the fort's construction is impressive even in a partial visit. Davanagere, approximately 75 kilometres further along NH 48, is equally famous for a different reason: the city is widely regarded as the home of benne dosa or butter dosa, a thick, ghee-laden variation of the South Indian staple that has a devoted following among Karnataka highway travellers. A proper breakfast stop at one of the famous Davanagere restaurants is something most experienced drivers on this route specifically plan for, and the 20-minute stop is widely considered one of the best roadside food experiences on any Karnataka highway. The short highlight: Chitradurga Fort - 18th-century seven-walled hill fortress; Davanagere - famous benne dosa breakfast stop on the highway.
Haveri
Landscape greens as coast approaches
From Davanagere, NH 48 continues northwest through Haveri and then turns southwest toward Sirsi, covering approximately 125 kilometres and bringing the total from Bangalore to around 400 kilometres. Haveri is a mid-sized town and a practical stop for a quick break or lunch, with several restaurants along the highway. Beyond Haveri, the route continues to Sirsi, which sits at around 625 metres altitude in the Western Ghats foothills and marks the point at which the character of the drive changes: the road enters the forested Malnad region and the landscape becomes noticeably greener, cooler and more tropical as the elevation increases. Sirsi is historically significant as the home of the Marikamba Temple, one of the most important goddess temples in Karnataka and the site of a major festival every two years that draws enormous crowds from across the state and from the Konkan diaspora. For travellers with religious itineraries, a darshan at the Marikamba Temple is a meaningful addition to the day before continuing to Murudeshwar. The short highlight: Haveri - mid-route town on NH 48; Sirsi - Marikamba Temple town in Western Ghats foothills; landscape greens as coast approaches.
Murudeshwar
Coastal Karnataka
From Sirsi, the route descends toward the coast through the Western Ghats, connecting to NH 66 near Kumta after approximately 60 kilometres and then continuing south along the coastal highway for around 30 kilometres to Murudeshwar. This final section of the drive is the most visually rewarding: the descent from the Western Ghats foothills to the coast is steep and forested, passing through rubber and areca nut plantations before the Arabian Sea becomes visible from the road. Kumta is a significant junction town on NH 66, and the nearby Mirjan Fort is visible from the highway approach, making it a natural stop for travellers who want to combine the heritage site with their arrival day. The coastal highway from Kumta to Murudeshwar runs through characteristic coastal Karnataka landscape of fishing villages, coconut groves and glimpses of the sea before the Shiva statue of Murudeshwar becomes visible on the horizon, one of the most distinctive arrival views of any destination on the Karnataka coast. The short highlight: NH 66 coastal Karnataka approach; Kumta junction - access to Gokarna and Mirjan Fort; final coastal descent to Murudeshwar.
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Bangalore to Murudeshwar Bus Packages
Every quote is built around group size, trip duration and vehicle tier. The four structures below cover the majority of murudeshwar tour package from bangalore enquiries we receive.
Corporate Package
Built for offsites, annual outings and dealer conferences heading to the coast. Executive and multi-axle coaches with pushback or semi-sleeper seating, onboard PA, curtains and charging points, which matter on a nine-hour overnight run. Includes GST-compliant invoicing, Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, 30-day credit terms for registered accounts and a single point of contact throughout. Companies running regular movement should also review our corporate travels and employee transport service contracts for corporate bus rental bangalore on a monthly basis.
Temple and Family Package
The most common format on this route. For temple committees, extended families and apartment communities of 13 to 45 people, usually built as a two-night charter with an overnight outbound leg, a full day at Murudeshwar and Idagunji, and a return via Jog Falls or Gokarna. Includes a flexible itinerary, unlimited stops within the quoted kilometre band, and the vehicle staying with the group throughout. Groups under thirteen should compare a tempo traveller or a mini bus bangalore to murudeshwar option, which usually works out cheaper. See also our temple tour bus rental bangalore circuits covering Kollur, Dharmasthala and Kukke.
Budget Package
Standard AC and non-AC coaches for college batches, school excursions and cost-sensitive community travel. The coastal climate means AC matters more here than on hill routes, so we generally recommend at least a standard AC coach for the daytime legs. School and college groups get seat-belt-equipped vehicles, police-verified drivers, live GPS shared with the institution office and a female attendant on request. See our student transportation management page for the full school excursion bus rental bangalore protocol.
Luxury and Sleeper Package
Volvo and BharatBenz multi-axle coaches with air suspension, recliner and sleeper berth configurations, onboard entertainment and toilet-equipped variants. On a 490-kilometre overnight run a bangalore to murudeshwar sleeper bus charter is a genuine comfort upgrade rather than a luxury, particularly for groups with elderly passengers heading straight into a morning darshan. Explore the full volvo bus rental bangalore range and our wedding car rental fleet for coastal destination weddings.
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Tejas Tours and Travels runs a full ground-transport fleet from both Bangalore and Mysore, which means a group can be picked up from either city and a vehicle can be substituted from either base if needed. All services listed below are available on both local and outstation terms.
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The 12 to 26 seat bracket that sits between a cab and a bus. Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore fleet covers standard and pushback tt vehicle configurations, and for premium small-group travel the force urbania rent bangalore range offers urbania van rental with 13 and 17 seat luxury layouts.
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Billing Details for Bangalore to Murudeshwar Bus Hire
Tejas Tours and Travels prices every bangalore to murudeshwar bus charter garage to garage. That means the meter runs from the moment the vehicle leaves our garage to the moment it returns, which is the standard commercial basis for outstation charter in Karnataka. We state it openly at quotation stage so there is no dispute at settlement.
Advance payment: 20 percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking.
Includes
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
Excludes
• Toll and parking charges
• Inter-state tax and permit charges
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental will be based on total kilometres and hours, calculated from our garage to garage
• GST
Route note: Murudeshwar is within Karnataka, so no inter-state tax or permit charge applies on the direct route. It becomes applicable only if the itinerary is extended into Goa or Kerala.
Insurance note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance by company. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance cover, particularly for multi-day journeys.
How to Book a Bus for Rent in Bangalore — Step by Step
Booking a bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps.
Step 1 — Contact Tejas Travels
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
• Share your travel date and Bangalore pickup location — area, tech park, or hotel name such as Electronic City, Whitefield, Manyata, BIAL airport area or MG Road.
• Share your destination or full day-wise itinerary, total group size, and preferred bus tier: Standard, Executive, Luxury, Volvo or BharatBenz.
• For Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Goa, Shirdi and multi-day bus hire from Bangalore, provide the full itinerary so we can allocate a driver experienced on the specific overnight route.
• For monthly employee commute contract hire, share the route and schedule details.
Step 2 — Receive Your Written Quote
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemizes every charge: bus hire rate in rupees per km or as a flat local package.
• Driver allowance is stated separately, from Rs 700 to Rs 1,250 per day depending on the vehicle.
• Applicable toll estimates are included.
• Interstate permit costs are listed where applicable — none for Murudeshwar within Karnataka, but applicable for Goa, Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad and Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati.
• Driver night halt charges are shown for multi-day hire.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For MICE and corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage for PO-based approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive bus hire at the same time.
Step 3 — Confirm Your Booking and Pay Advance
• Review the written quote and confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment confirms the booking and guarantees the specific bus on your date.
• For Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Goa and overnight hire from Bangalore during Kartika Maasa, Maha Shivaratri, New Year and summer holiday peaks, book well ahead and pay the advance early.
• For large corporate bookings above Rs 50,000, a higher advance may be required.
• Payment options: UPI including Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm; NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer; or credit and debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes.
• Confirmation includes driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup confirmation and full billing breakdown — all in writing.
Step 4 — Your Driver and Bus Arrive Early
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For large groups from Electronic City or Whitefield, the driver coordinates the exact pickup gate.
• The bus is clean, sanitized, fuelled and GPS-active.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival.
• During the trip, the driver handles all NH exits, toll payments, permits and rest stop coordination.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick bus hire booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written bus hire quote in 2 hours.
Payment Methods — Bus for Rent and Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI. Fastest method with instant confirmation. Recommended for advance deposits on bus hire.
• Bank Transfer — NEFT, IMPS or RTGS. For large corporate hire above Rs 15,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and Debit Card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay via payment link sent to your 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 MICE and corporate PO approvals.
• Cash — Balance payable at time of travel and accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for bus hire confirmation. Receipt issued.
• Corporate Credit — For registered corporate accounts, 30-day credit terms for signed corporate clients with monthly consolidated invoicing available.
Bus hire note: A 20 percent advance confirms the specific bus on your date. For Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Goa and large peak-date Bangalore corporate hire bookings, a higher advance may apply. Volvo, sleeper and BharatBenz bus hire should be confirmed well ahead with advance payment.
Cancellation Policy — Bus Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy for all bus hire in Bangalore. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 7 days before departure — No cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 4 to 7 days before departure — 10 percent of total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 48 hours to 4 days before departure — 25 percent of total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 50 percent of total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 24 hours before departure — 75 percent of total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus is deployed and the group is absent — 100 percent of total trip fare. No refund. Full fare payable.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels due to breakdown or force majeure — No charge. 100 percent refunded within 2 working days, or an alternate bus is offered.
Special Cancellation Conditions for Bangalore Bus Hire
• Weddings — Minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of a Bangalore wedding are non-refundable.
• Multi-day outstation — For Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Goa, Shirdi and other multi-day outstation bus hire, minimum 7-day notice is required for a full refund on overnight and multi-day Bangalore bus hire.
• Peak dates — For Kartika Maasa, Maha Shivaratri, New Year Eve, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends, minimum 48-hour notice is required for a full refund.
• Corporate contracts — For monthly corporate commute contracts, contract terms govern. Modifications with 48-hour notice are accommodated subject to route availability.
• Force majeure — For Bangalore bandhs, force majeure events, monsoon ghat closures and road closures, 100 percent refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
How to cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method.
Refund Policy — Bus for Rent in Bangalore
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 7 or more days before departure — 100 percent of advance paid, processed in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 4 to 7 days before departure — Advance minus 10 percent charge, processed in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 48 hours to 4 days before departure — Advance minus 25 percent charge, processed in 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus 50 percent charge, processed in 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels for operational reasons — 100 percent of advance paid, processed in 2 working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall where kilometres run are less than the minimum — Proportional credit, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — Full overcharged amount, processed in 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — Full duplicate amount, processed in 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
Refund by Payment Method
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe or Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit and Debit Card — Refund to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank Transfer — Refund to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days. Account details are re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash — Cash refund at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Ready to book? Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com for a written bangalore to murudeshwar bus quote within 2 hours.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Murudeshwar Bus
The bangalore to murudeshwar distance is approximately 490 kilometres via Shivamogga, Sagara and Honnavar, which is the route we recommend for buses. Expect 9 to 10 hours including two meal stops and driver rest breaks. The coastal alternative through Hassan, Shiradi Ghat, Mangalore and Udupi is about 555 kilometres and takes longer, and we avoid it during
Overnight, in almost every case. There is no forest night-traffic ban anywhere on this corridor, so a 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM departure from Bangalore puts your group in Murudeshwar between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, in time for the quietest darshan window with the full day left for sightseeing. A day departure loses an entire day to the road and adds a night of hotel cost.
No. Murudeshwar is in Uttara Kannada district within Karnataka, so no interstate permit or border tax applies on the direct route. This is a genuine cost difference against destinations like Ooty or Goa. Permit charges become applicable only if you extend the itinerary into Goa or Kerala.
20 percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking and guarantee the specific vehicle on your date. The advance is payable by UPI, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS or card via payment link, and a receipt is issued within 30 minutes. For bookings above Rs 50,000 and for peak dates, a higher advance may be requested.
The fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. It excludes toll and parking, inter-state tax where applicable, driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage. Everything is itemized in the written quote before you confirm.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance by company. Our vehicles carry all statutory commercial vehicle insurance and valid permits, but passengers are advised to arrange their own travel insurance cover, especially for multi-day journeys.
Yes, and most groups do. Idagunji is 16 kilometres away and adds about an hour. Apsarakonda is 20 kilometres. Jog Falls is roughly 90 kilometres inland and we normally schedule it on the return leg. Gokarna is 75 kilometres north and Kollur Mookambika about 55 kilometres south. Because the vehicle stays with your group, these add kilometres to the quote but no additional vehicle hire.
Yes, subject to notice period. Cancellation more than 7 days before departure carries no charge and the full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days. Charges then step up: 10 percent at 4 to 7 days, 25 percent at 48 hours to 4 days, 50 percent at 24 to 48 hours, and 75 percent under 24 hours. If Tejas Travels cancels for operational reasons, you receive a full refund within 2 working days or an alternate bus.
October to February gives the best coastal weather and clearest sea. If Jog Falls is on the itinerary, travel between August and December when the Sharavathi is at full flow. Netrani diving usually runs from October to May and is closed during monsoon. Book four to six weeks ahead for Kartika Maasa, Maha Shivaratri, New Year and long weekends, when both coaches and Murudeshwar hotel rooms sell out.