Bangalore to Pondicherry Tempo Traveller Service for Groups of 8 to 18
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Places to Visit in Pondicherry
The French Quarter - White Town
The reason people come. A compact grid of ochre-yellow walls, louvered shutters, wrought-iron balconies and bougainvillea spilling over compound gates, laid out east of the old canal and looking more like Provence than peninsular India. It is genuinely best on foot or by bicycle, and that is not a romantic preference but a practical one: the streets are narrow and largely one-way, and a 17 seater cannot circulate through them. Your driver drops the group near Bharathi Park or on Goubert Avenue and waits there. Go at first light or in the last hour before sunset, when the walls turn gold.
The French Quarter - White Town
The reason people come. A compact grid of ochre-yellow walls, louvered shutters, wrought-iron balconies and bougainvillea spilling over compound gates, laid out east of the old canal and looking more like Provence than peninsular India. It is genuinely best on foot or by bicycle, and that is not a romantic preference but a practical one: the streets are narrow and largely one-way, and a 17 seater cannot circulate through them. Your driver drops the group near Bharathi Park or on Goubert Avenue and waits there. Go at first light or in the last hour before sunset, when the walls turn gold.
The Promenade Beach and Rock Beach
Pondicherry's seafront is not sand but a mile and a half of granite boulders with the Bay of Bengal breaking against them, backed by a wide boulevard of lamp posts, statues and the old lighthouse. The Gandhi statue and its eight monolithic pillars anchor the middle of it. The essential thing to know is that Beach Road closes to all vehicles every evening and reopens the next morning, which is exactly when the whole town comes out to walk it. Plan to be dropped nearby and stay on foot. Sunrise here, with the fishing boats going out, is the best hour of the day.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1926 and still the institution around which modern Pondicherry organises itself, the ashram draws several hundred thousand visitors a year to a courtyard that manages to stay silent even when it is full. The samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother sits under a flowering tree, covered daily in fresh blooms. Entry is free and open to everyone regardless of belief. For a group it is a short, contemplative stop of thirty to forty minutes, and the atmosphere tends to reset the mood of a noisy travelling party. It sits inside White Town, so the same walking approach applies.
Auroville
Twelve kilometres north of town, Auroville is an international township founded in 1968 where around three thousand people from more than fifty countries live by an experiment in human unity. At its centre the Matrimandir rises out of landscaped gardens as a golden sphere holding one of the largest optically perfect glass spheres in the world. The inner chamber requires advance booking, usually at least a day ahead, and cannot be arranged on arrival, so tell us early and we will build it into the schedule. The Visitor Centre has ample parking for a tempo traveller and a viewing point for those without a chamber pass.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On South Boulevard, a Gothic revival basilica in white and terracotta with a soaring bell tower and twenty-four stained glass panels tracing the life of Christ. Morning is the time to go: sunlight through the eastern windows throws colour across the whole nave in a way that photographs never quite catch. It is a working parish church rather than a monument, so services run through the day and visitors are asked to keep quiet during them. It sits outside the narrow-street grid, which makes it one of the easier stops for a large vehicle, with roadside space to set down and collect.
Pondicherry Museum
The Pondicherry Museum is a well-curated repository of the region's archaeological, colonial, and artistic heritage, housed in a 19th-century French building that is itself a historical artefact. The museum's collection spans Pallava and Chola-era bronzes, French colonial furniture and paintings, Ganjam wooden sculptures, terracotta artefacts from the Roman trading settlement at Arikamedu, and an extensive collection of local natural history specimens. A particular highlight is the section dedicated to the archaeological excavations at Arikamedu — a site just south of Pondicherry where Roman-era Mediterranean pottery was discovered, confirming ancient trade links between Pondicherry and the Roman Empire. The museum is compact but extremely well-organised and can be comfortably explored in about an hour. Entry fee is minimal and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is an ideal first stop on any historically oriented Pondicherry itinerary.
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is one of the finest natural beaches near Pondicherry and one of the few genuinely sandy, undeveloped coastal stretches in the region. Located about 8 km south of Pondicherry near Chunnambar village, Paradise Beach is accessible only by a 10-minute boat ride from the Chunnambar Boat House across a backwater channel — a detail that keeps it largely crowd-free and unspoiled. The beach is a long, clean stretch of golden sand flanked by casuarina trees, with calm and relatively safe waters ideal for swimming and wading. The boat ride itself through the backwater estuary is a scenic and enjoyable experience. The beach has basic amenities including changing rooms, food stalls, and sun loungers. For travellers who want an authentic, peaceful beach experience away from the urban promenade, Paradise Beach is the most rewarding option Pondicherry has to offer.
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
The Manakula Vinayagar Temple is one of the oldest and most beloved temples in Pondicherry, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and dating back to at least the 16th century — predating the French colonial period. The temple is remarkable for its beautifully detailed gopuram (entrance tower) adorned with 63 different forms of Ganesha rendered in sculptural relief, as well as for its remarkably gentle resident temple elephant named Lakshmi who blesses devotees by touching their heads with her trunk. The temple is located in the heart of the French Quarter on Manakula Vinayagar Temple Street, making it an interesting juxtaposition of Tamil religious tradition within a colonial urban setting. The temple is highly active with devotees at all hours, particularly in the early mornings and evenings during aarti. It is a deeply atmospheric and spiritually alive place that reflects the layered identity of Pondicherry.
Serenity Beach
Serenity Beach, located about 7 km north of Pondicherry town near Kottakuppam village, is a growing favourite among travellers seeking a less touristed alternative to the more famous Promenade. The beach has a wide stretch of coarse sand, strong waves suitable for surfing — there is a surf school operated here that attracts both beginners and experienced surfers — and a relaxed bohemian atmosphere defined by small beach shacks serving fresh seafood and cold beverages. Sunrise at Serenity Beach is spectacular, with the light breaking across the horizon of the Bay of Bengal without the urban interruptions that accompany the Promenade sunrise. The beach is also popular among yoga practitioners and long-stay travellers who rent rooms in the surrounding village. For travellers who want to experience a more authentic, less manicured side of coastal Pondicherry, Serenity Beach offers exactly that.
Botanical Garden
The Pondicherry Botanical Garden is a sprawling 22-acre green sanctuary established in 1826 by the French colonial administration and is among the oldest botanical gardens in South India. The garden is home to over 1,500 species of tropical and subtropical plants, trees, and ornamental shrubs, laid out in a formal French garden style with neat pathways, fountains, a central glass house, and shaded avenues of ancient trees. It is one of the most pleasant places in Pondicherry to spend a leisurely morning, especially for families with children who enjoy the toy train that runs through the garden on weekends. The garden also has a small deer park, a children's play area, and benches throughout for quiet sitting and reading. Entry is nominal. The botanical garden is a favourite with both local families and visiting tourists seeking a calm, green, and aesthetically pleasing break from the city's more active attractions.
Distance
310 km
One way
Time
7 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 16000
Plus GST
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURY12 Seats
₹16,000
+ ₹2790 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURY8 Seats
₹19,200
+ ₹3348 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURY9 Seats
₹19,200
+ ₹3348 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURY10 Seats
₹19,200
+ ₹3348 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURY13 Seats
₹19,200
+ ₹3348 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMAL14 Seats
₹20,440
+ ₹3571 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMAL15 Seats
₹20,440
+ ₹3571 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURY16 Seats
₹21,680
+ ₹3794 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURY17 Seats
₹21,780
+ ₹3794 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURY18 Seats
₹21,780
+ ₹3794 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹21,780
+ ₹3794 (Taxes & Charges)
About the Bangalore - Pondicherry route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Hosur
40 km
Krishnagiri
100 Km
Vellore
210 Km
Tindivanam
265 Km
Pondicherry
310 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.
Hosur
Tamil Nadu Border Town
Hosur is the first significant town you cross after leaving Bangalore, and it marks your entry into Tamil Nadu. This industrial satellite town sits on the border of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and has grown rapidly over the last decade owing to its proximity to Bangalore and the influx of electronics and automobile manufacturing units. For travellers, Hosur is primarily a fuel and refreshment stop. The national highway here is in excellent condition and features multiple well-equipped fuel stations, clean fast food outlets, and 24-hour pharmacies. The iconic Rayakottai Road junction in Hosur is a landmark for navigation. From Hosur, the highway curves southeast towards Krishnagiri, and the landscape begins to transition from the urban-industrial outskirts of Bangalore into the quieter, more agrarian heartland of northern Tamil Nadu. Traffic thins considerably past Hosur, and the drive becomes noticeably more relaxed and pleasant.
Krishnagiri
Mango Country
Krishnagiri is a major district headquarters in northwestern Tamil Nadu, famous across South India for its extraordinarily sweet Banganapalli and Alphonso mangoes, which line the highways in season. As you drive through, you will notice dozens of roadside fruit stalls offering fresh mangoes, jackfruits, and coconuts at highly affordable prices — this is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the Bangalore to Pondicherry road trip during the summer months. Krishnagiri is a good midpoint stop for breakfast or a chai break before pressing further southeast. The NH44 through Krishnagiri is wide, well-marked, and features smooth road surfaces. The town also has the historic Krishnagiri Fort perched on a rocky hill visible from the highway, which serves as a scenic backdrop as you pass through. Beyond Krishnagiri, the landscape opens into broader plains as the highway descends from the Deccan plateau towards the Tamil Nadu coastal basin.
Vellore
Fort City and Medical Hub
Vellore is one of the most historically significant cities on the Bangalore to Pondicherry route. The city is home to the magnificent Vellore Fort — a 16th-century granite fort surrounded by a wide moat, considered one of the finest examples of military architecture in South India. Within the fort complex stands the Jalakanteswarar Temple, a masterpiece of Vijayanagara-era architecture. Vellore is also internationally renowned as a medical hub, home to the Christian Medical College (CMC), one of India's most respected hospitals. The city provides an excellent midpoint to break the journey for lunch, with several good restaurants serving authentic Chettinad and Tamilian cuisine along the main road. Fuel stations, ATMs, and pharmacies are abundant in Vellore. From here, the drive continues southeast through Tindivanam, and the air becomes perceptibly more humid and coastal as you approach the Bay of Bengal shoreline.
Tindivanam
Last Major Junction
Tindivanam is a key junction town in Villupuram district and represents the last major decision point before you reach Pondicherry. Here, travellers can choose between two routes to Pondicherry: the inland NH532D which approaches through Villupuram, or the more scenic East Coast Road (ECR) that hugs the Bay of Bengal coastline with views of the ocean, fishing villages, and the wind farms of Tamil Nadu's coastal belt. The ECR route is strongly recommended for first-time travellers as it adds minimal time but delivers a dramatically more scenic and enjoyable final stretch into Pondicherry. Tindivanam town itself has a lively local market, several good dhaba-style
Pondicherry
The French Riviera of India
After a scenic 5.5 to 7-hour drive from Bangalore, you arrive in Pondicherry — one of the most distinctive and charming destinations in all of South India. As you enter the city limits, the change in character is immediately visible: well-laid boulevards, yellow colonial buildings, bougainvillea-draped walls, and the unmistakable French Quarter known as the White Town. Pondicherry, officially renamed Puducherry, was a French colonial territory until 1954 and has retained an extraordinary amount of that heritage in its architecture, cuisine, culture, and lifestyle. The beachfront Promenade Road is one of India's most beautiful urban seafronts, ideal for long morning and evening walks along the Bay of Bengal. From the spiritual retreat of Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram to the vibrant cafe culture of the French Quarter, Pondicherry offers an experience unlike any other city in South India.
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Bangalore to Pondicherry Tempo Traveller Packages
The same 310 kilometres mean different things to a leadership offsite and to a college batch trip. These five structures exist so that groups pay for what they actually need. All include fuel, a police-verified driver, GPS tracking and round-the-clock support, with permits quoted upfront.
Corporate Package
Built for offsites, leadership retreats and client programmes at the resorts along the ECR and around Auroville. The newest vehicles in the fleet, with 2+1 recliners, per-seat charging and blackout curtains, driven by formally dressed chauffeurs. GST tax invoices are issued within twenty-four hours, Proforma Invoices are available for purchase-order approval, and permits, tolls and parking are folded into the quoted fare. Groups above eighteen run as coordinated convoys through our corporate travel desk. For executive travel, the Force Urbania is the premium option on this route.
Family Package
A 12 seater tempo traveller bangalore to pondicherry carries three generations and their luggage in one vehicle, which no car arrangement manages. Grandparents get an aisle seat with an armrest instead of a squeezed middle row, children have room to move across a six-hour day, and a stroller or wheelchair goes into the boot without an argument. Drivers on family bookings take breaks generously, and Pondicherry suits families particularly well because the sightseeing is flat, short-distance and spread across mornings and evenings rather than full days. Round-trip family bookings carry a ten percent discount.
Budget Package
For friend groups and student batches watching every rupee, the arithmetic of a bangalore to pondicherry one way tempo traveller is hard to beat. A 12 or 13 seater at Rs 22 per kilometre works out to well under Rs 600 per person, roughly a third of what three separate cabs would cost the same group once permits and driver allowances are counted. Vehicles are standard AC with 2+1 push-back seating, overhead racks, Bluetooth audio and full-length curtains. Fuel is included and the quote is garage-to-garage, so the number agreed at booking is the number settled at the end.
Luxury Package
For weddings, milestone birthdays, honeymoon groups and anyone treating the journey as part of the holiday, the luxury tempo traveller bangalore tier delivers high-back recliners with footrests, dual-zone climate control, individual reading lights, per-seat USB charging, a premium multi-speaker system and ambient lighting. The Force Urbania sits at the top of this tier with Maharaja seating and LCD screens. Every dispatch gets a deep clean and fresh seat covers. Pondicherry has become a significant destination-wedding location, and this is the tier most guest-shuttle bookings use.
Group and Institutional Package
Schools, colleges, ashram groups and community associations moving larger numbers use the 16, 17 and 18 seaters. A 17 seater tempo traveller bangalore to pondicherry carries a full class section with two accompanying teachers, and excursion bookings come with valid interstate permits, verified drivers and a documented itinerary the institution can circulate to parents. Multi-vehicle bookings are convoy-coordinated. Beyond eighteen, our mini bus rental in Bangalore and bus rental in Bangalore cover twenty to fifty seats.
Our Services from Bangalore and Pondicherry
Tejas Travels operates a full transport fleet rather than a single vehicle category, and every service below runs from Bangalore, with drop and pickup available in Pondicherry.
Cab Service
Sedans, SUVs and executive cars for city runs, day hire and outstation trips. Our cab rental in Bangalore covers car rental bangalore, premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore, car booking, premium cab and cab rental bangalore requirements with fares quoted in writing before you confirm.
Tempo Traveller Service
Eleven variants from 8 to 18 seats, standard and luxury. The tempo traveller rental in Bangalore hub covers every tt vehicle configuration including the luxury tempo traveller bangalore tier, with rates from Rs 22 per kilometre garage-to-garage.
Bus Service
Coaches from 27 to 50 seats for large movements. Our bus rental in Bangalore serves rental bus booking, luxury bus, bus rental in bangalore, volvo luxury bus and bangalore bus booking enquiries for corporate events, weddings and institutional travel.
Minibus Service
The bridge between a tempo traveller and a full coach, at 12 to 25 seats. Our mini bus rental in Bangalore handles minibus rental, mini bus booking online, mini bus in bangalore, mini bus for rent in bangalore and mini bus rental in bangalore requests.
Luxury Urbania
The premium end of group travel, with Maharaja seating, LCD screens and dual-zone climate control. The Force Urbania rental in Bangalore covers force urbania rent bangalore, urbania van rental, urbania on rent bangalore, luxury urbania rental bangalore and force urbania hire.
Luxury Volvo Bus
Multi-axle coaches for overnight and long-haul group travel. Our Volvo bus rental in Bangalore serves volvo bus rental bangalore, volvo luxury bus, luxury bus, rental bus booking and bangalore bus booking requirements.
Corporate Travels
Dedicated account managers, GST billing, purchase-order workflows and multi-city fleet coordination. Our corporate travel services cover corporate travels bangalore, corporate cab service bangalore, corporate travel management company bangalore, corporate car rental bangalore and corporate transport services.
Airport Transfer
Live flight tracking, meet-and-greet and round-the-clock availability at Kempegowda International. Our airport transfer service in Bangalore handles airport transfer bangalore, bangalore airport cab, airport taxi bangalore, kempegowda airport taxi and airport cab booking bangalore.
Employee Transport
Scheduled, GPS-tracked pickup and drop for tech parks and SEZs, with route optimisation and attendance integration. Our employee transport service covers employee transportation services bangalore, employee cab service, office cab service bangalore, staff transportation services and employee transport management, alongside night shift cab service bangalore, it employee transport service, office bus service bangalore, employee pick up and drop service, ets transport bangalore, staff bus rental bangalore, corporate employee commute service, employee transport service provider bangalore, tech park cab service, company cab service bangalore and employee shuttle service bangalore.
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GPS-tracked vehicles, trained drivers, female attendants and CCTV. Our student transportation management service covers school bus service bangalore, school transportation services, student transportation management, school van service bangalore and school bus rental bangalore, plus school cab service bangalore, school bus on rent, school excursion bus rental bangalore, college trip bus rental bangalore, school bus tracking service, student pick up and drop service, school bus contractor bangalore, school picnic bus booking, tempo traveller for school trip bangalore, college tour bus rental and safe school transport service bangalore.
Outstation Travel
One-way and round-trip long-distance runs across South India with upfront pricing and permits handled. Our outstation vehicle booking desk covers outstation cabs bangalore, outstation cab booking, outstation car rental bangalore, outstation taxi bangalore and outstation vehicle booking.
Wedding Cab and Bus
Decorated cars for the couple and coordinated coaches for guests, run to the function timeline. Our wedding car rental service handles wedding car rental bangalore, wedding cars for rent, wedding car hire bangalore, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental bangalore.
Innova Hycross
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Tour Packages
Curated South India itineraries with transport, stays and activities arranged end to end, including the Pondicherry and Auroville circuit, the Chennai and Mahabalipuram coastal run, Coorg, Ooty and Goa. All services listed above are available from both Bangalore and Pondicherry.
How to Book Your Bangalore to Pondicherry Tempo Traveller
Booking a vehicle for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Four steps, start to finish.
Step 1: Contact Tejas Travels
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us your travel date, your Bangalore pickup location, which can be an area or a landmark such as Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park, your destination or full itinerary, the number of passengers and your preferred vehicle. If the pickup is from KIA airport, include the flight number: the driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing automatically for delayed flights. For luxury vehicles such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes or Rolls-Royce, mention the occasion as well, whether corporate, wedding or VIP event, so the team can assign the best-condition vehicle and, where required, arrange formal chauffeur attire.
Step 2: Receive Your Written Quote
A written quote reaches you by WhatsApp or email within two hours of your enquiry. It itemises every charge: the vehicle hire rate, whether per kilometre or as a flat package, the driver allowance at Rs 400 to 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class, applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit that applies, such as Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad or Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati. Nothing is quoted verbally only. Everything is in writing before you confirm. Corporate clients who need the figure for reimbursement can request a Proforma Invoice at this stage. If you want to weigh up two vehicle classes against each other, ask for both quotes at the same time.
Step 3: Confirm Your Booking and Pay the Advance
Once the written quote works for you, confirm by WhatsApp or phone. An advance of 15 to 20 percent locks in the booking. Pay by UPI through Google Pay, PhonePe or Paytm, by NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or by credit or debit card through a payment link. Your advance receipt arrives within thirty minutes. The confirmation that follows carries the driver's name and mobile number, the vehicle registration, the departure time, the pickup location and the full billing breakdown, all in writing. For luxury vehicles such as the Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series or Mercedes S-Class, the advance may be higher, because the fleet is limited and Bangalore peak dates, meaning the November to February wedding season and New Year, book out early.
Step 4: Your Driver Arrives Early
Your assigned driver reaches the confirmed Bangalore pickup point fifteen minutes before the scheduled departure, and calls you thirty minutes ahead as a courtesy. For KIA airport transfers he coordinates at the Arrivals gate. The vehicle arrives clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready, and for wedding and VIP bookings the driver is in formal attire. Through the journey he handles routing, toll payments and Bangalore traffic navigation. At the end of the trip the balance is settled after deducting the advance, with any additional kilometres or hours billed at the rate agreed upfront.
Quick booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written quote within two hours.
Payment Methods
Tejas Travels accepts every major digital and traditional payment method, both for the advance and for the final settlement at the end of the trip.
UPI is the fastest route and the one we recommend for all advance deposits. Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay are all accepted, and confirmation is instant on receipt.
Bank transfer by NEFT, IMPS or RTGS suits corporate clients and any advance above Rs 5,000. IMPS clears instantly; NEFT can take up to two hours.
Credit and debit cards on Visa, Mastercard and RuPay are accepted through a payment link sent to your registered mobile or email, valid for both the advance and full payment.
Net banking from all major Indian banks works through the same payment link by WhatsApp or email, and is the preferred route for Bangalore IT corporates running purchase-order based approvals.
Cash is accepted for the balance at the end of the trip, with a receipt issued. The advance itself must be digital for the booking to be confirmed.
Corporate credit is available to registered corporate accounts on 30-day terms, with monthly consolidated invoicing on request.
A note on luxury vehicles: for the Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required, given limited fleet availability in Bangalore and demand through the wedding season.
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation policy is tiered, fair and transparent, and every term is confirmed to you in writing at the time of booking.
Cancel more than 72 hours before departure and there is no charge at all. The full advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
Cancel between 48 and 72 hours before departure and a charge of 10 percent of the total trip fare applies, with the advance refunded less that deduction.
Cancel between 24 and 48 hours before departure and the charge is 25 percent of the total trip fare, with the advance refunded less that deduction.
Cancel between 12 and 24 hours before departure and the charge rises to 50 percent of the total trip fare, with the advance refunded less that deduction.
Cancel less than 12 hours before departure and the charge is 75 percent of the total trip fare. Any refund is minimal or nil depending on the trip value.
In the case of a no-show, where the vehicle has been deployed and the client is absent, the full trip fare is payable and no refund is due.
If Tejas Travels cancels, whether through a breakdown or force majeure, there is no charge whatsoever. You are refunded in full within 2 working days, or offered a substitute vehicle.
Special Cancellation Conditions
● Weddings: minimum 7 days' notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
● Luxury cars: the Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class require a minimum of 5 days' notice for a full refund, given limited fleet and wedding season demand.
● Peak dates: New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends require a minimum of 48 hours' notice for a full refund. Under 24 hours is non-refundable.
● Force majeure: Bangalore bandhs, traffic disruptions and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within 2 working days, regardless of the notice period.
● Modifications: date changes, vehicle upgrades and route additions made more than 24 hours ahead are accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to cancel: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation is confirmed within 2 hours, and the refund returns to the original payment method within the timelines stated.
Refund Policy
Every refund is processed back to the original payment instrument. Cash refunds are issued only where the advance itself was paid in cash.
Cancellations made 72 or more hours before departure are refunded at 100 percent of the advance paid, returned to the original payment instrument within 5 to 7 working days.
Cancellations 48 to 72 hours before departure are refunded as the advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
Cancellations 24 to 48 hours before departure are refunded as the advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
Cancellations 12 to 24 hours before departure are refunded as the advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
Where Tejas Travels cancels, the full advance is refunded within 2 working days on priority processing.
Where a trip falls short of the minimum kilometres, proportional credit on the excess is settled at the end of the trip.
A billing error or overcharge is refunded in full within 2 to 3 working days of verification, and a duplicate payment is returned in full within 2 to 3 working days of confirmation.
Refund Timelines by Payment Method
● UPI through GPay, PhonePe or Paytm: refunded to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
● Credit or debit card: refunded to the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
● Bank transfer: refunded to the originating account within 3 to 5 working days, with account details reconfirmed before processing.
● Cash: refunded at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office, or transferred by IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and the reason for the refund. Confirmation follows within 24 hours.
Book your Bangalore to Pondicherry tempo traveller: call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Written quote within two hours.
What Our Customers Say About Our Tempo Traveller Services in Bangalore
Bangalore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Teja Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Bangalore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Bangalore to Mysore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Mysore
5/5
Bangalore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Pondicherry Tempo Traveller
The bangalore to pondicherry tempo traveller price starts at Rs 16,000 , based on Rs 25 per kilometre across the 320 kilometre coastal route.
Six to seven hours door to door, including two breaks. The route is almost entirely four-lane national highway with no ghat section, which makes it one of the easier long runs from Bangalore. The variable is the first forty kilometres: leaving before six in the morning clears the Hosur corridor before industrial traffic builds, while an eight o'clock departure can cost an hour before you have left Karnataka.
Yes, and there are two. Pondicherry is a Union Territory rather than part of Tamil Nadu, so a commercial vehicle needs the Tamil Nadu interstate permit for the route and Puducherry entry for the destination. Tejas Travels arranges both, and the cost appears as a separate line in your written quote before you confirm. Nothing needs to be organised or paid at the border. The Tamil Nadu permit is presented at the Attibele checkpost forty kilometres from Bangalore.
Not usefully, and this is the practical thing to plan around. The French Quarter is a grid of narrow, largely one-way streets that a 17 seater cannot circulate through, so your driver sets the group down near Bharathi Park or Goubert Avenue and waits while you walk in. Separately, Beach Road along the Promenade closes to all vehicles every evening and reopens the next morning, which is precisely when the seafront is at its best. Expect to be walking, not driving, in the old town.
Both work. The inland approach through Villupuram is slightly shorter and entirely serviceable. The East Coast Road, joined at Tindivanam, adds around ten kilometres and turns the final hour into a coastal drive past fishing hamlets, salt pans and wind farms with the Bay of Bengal on your left. For a first visit, or for any group that has been sitting for five hours, the ECR is worth it. Tell your driver before you reach the Tindivanam junction.
Yes, on every seating variant. Because the vehicle returns empty, a bangalore to pondicherry one way tempo traveller is billed garage-to-garage, meaning the return leg forms part of the distance calculation. Groups planning to come back by train from Villupuram or by flight from Chennai often still find the round trip better value, and round trips carry a 10 to 15 percent saving over two separate one-way bookings.
The fleet runs from 8 to 18 seats. For Pondicherry, a 12 or 13 seater suits a family group and a 17 seater suits a full team or class section. Luggage is the underrated advantage: a rear boot plus full-length overhead racks means roughly one large suitcase and one cabin bag per passenger, with the floor left clear. Surfboards, strollers and wheelchairs are all accommodated.
Yes. On a round-trip booking the driver stays with your group throughout and handles local sightseeing to Auroville, Serenity Beach, the Chunnambar boat house for Paradise Beach and anywhere else on your itinerary. Local kilometres are added to the garage-to-garage total at the same per-kilometre rate, and a night halt allowance applies for each overnight stay. Note that the Matrimandir inner chamber needs advance booking, so tell us early and it will be built into the schedule.
October to March is the best window, with cool, dry weather suited to beach walks, cycling and the cafe culture the town is known for. April to June is warm but manageable, and the sea breeze takes the edge off the afternoons. The northeast monsoon arrives between October and December and can bring heavy rain, though the town handles it well and the light afterwards is exceptional. Long weekends fill up early, so book ahead.
An advance of 20 percent confirms the booking and holds the vehicle for your date, paid by UPI, bank transfer or card link, with the receipt issued within thirty minutes. Tejas Travels is GST registered and issues a tax invoice with GSTIN, vehicle details and a full fare breakdown within 24 hours of trip completion. A Proforma Invoice can be issued in advance for purchase-order approval. See our corporate travel services for account setup.