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Poovar Estuary and Golden Beach
Boat ride to the sand bar where the river meets the sea. Fifty people go in several boats; keep two hours.
Padmanabhapuram Palace
About 35 km back towards Nagercoil. Closed on Mondays. Bus parking outside; 90 minutes.
Kanyakumari
About 50 km. Go early for the sunrise and the first ferry to the rock.
Kovalam Beach
About 15 km north. Big buses stop on the main road; short walk to the beach.
Distance
710 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 18 hr
Via Salem, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil
Starting from
₹ 66000
5 days, 1,500 km, 27 seater
Start
90 km
205 km
295 km
375 km
435 km
540 km
595 km
660 km
690 km
710 km
One pickup point
The bus leaves at 6 am from one pickup point with room for a coach. A full bus to Poovar takes two days, with a night at Madurai, so the first day is about 435 km. Luggage is loaded into the hold the night before if possible, and everyone carries a small overnight kit to the seat. The coordinator counts heads before the doors shut. Hosur Road and the Attibele toll take the bus into Tamil Nadu, and the first meal is at Krishnagiri.
Breakfast
The first meal for a full bus comes at Krishnagiri, about 90 km out, where a big highway hotel serves the group in about 40 minutes. The Krishnagiri dam lies about 10 km off, between Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri. Rocky hills ring the town. The highway near here is being widened to six lanes, so allow for work zones on the way in. NH44 is the road south from here for most of the trip, and the coordinator counts heads before moving on.
Breakfast and lunch belt
The bus stops on the Salem bypass at about 205 km for twenty minutes of tea and toilets. Salem is a textile centre, with silk and fabric under GI tags, and it is known for sago and mangoes. Kurumbapatti zoo is about 12 km from the bus stand, a school group idea for another day. The bus stays on NH44, past the turn for Coimbatore, with lunch planned at Dindigul.
Drive through
Without a halt the bus goes through Karur, about 295 km out. Anyone curious about coaches will like knowing that Karur builds bus bodies for much of India. The town lies on three rivers, and its mills and dyeing units make textiles. April to June is the hottest time here. The bus stays on the highway, clear of the bus stand in the centre. Dindigul, for lunch, is about 80 km on.
Lunch
Lunch for the bus is at Dindigul, about 375 km out, and we order ahead so fifty minutes is enough. Dindigul biryani is the famous dish, with rice meals for the rest, served at long tables for the group. The fort on the 900 ft rock dates from 1605 and is an ASI monument. The village roads around are narrow, so the bus keeps to NH44. Madurai, the night halt, is about 60 km on, and the group checks in before dark.
Night halt
Madurai, about 435 km out, is the night halt for the group. Book a hotel with coach parking outside the old city, as the streets round the temple are crowded. Crowds at the Meenakshi temple run into thousands every day and peak on Fridays, so a big group should go in small batches, with phones deposited. The Thirumalai Nayak palace has a sound and light show in the evening. The bus leaves early next morning for the last 275 km.
Breakfast
Breakfast on day two is at Kovilpatti, about 540 km out, about thirty minutes for the group. The town's kadalai mittai, GI tagged peanut candy, is a cheap treat to buy in bulk for the bus. Kovilpatti is hot and dry, about 22 to 37 C, so refill the water cans before leaving. It sits on NH44 between Madurai and Tirunelveli and has two bus stations, so the coach halts on the highway side. Tirunelveli follows after about 55 km.
Halwa and tea
A thirty minute halt at Tirunelveli, about 595 km out, covers tea and the famous halwa. The coordinator can buy boxes for the whole group in one go. The Nellaiappar temple, on about 14.5 acres by the Thamirabarani, has stone pillars that ring with musical notes when struck. Koonthankulam bird sanctuary is nearby, a stop for a science group in winter. The bus continues on NH44 to Nagercoil for lunch.
Lunch before the border
Lunch before the border is at Nagercoil, about 660 km out, about 45 minutes. The town is named after the Nagaraja temple of Krishna and Nagaraja. Nendran banana chips in coconut oil and the local cloves are the buys. Nagercoil is wet, with about 2,478 mm of rain a year, so a covered drop at the hotel helps. Wind farms at Muppandal stand near the town. The bus keeps to NH66 for the last 50 km, past Marthandam.
Last town
The bus passes Marthandam, about 690 km out, on the long steel flyover above the town. The main bus stand on Market Road is busy, and the flyover keeps the coach well clear of it. Marthandam is known for its honey, GI tagged in 2023, and for cashew and rubber. Thiruvananthapuram airport is about 40 km away. The Kerala border is moments away, then about 20 km more to Poovar. Call the resort from here so the boats are ready for the group.
Jetty and resort
The bus reaches Poovar after about 18 hours of driving over two days. A full bus parks near the jetty, about 6 km off NH66, and island resorts move a big group across by boat in batches, so keep the name list ready. Thiruvananthapuram is about 30 km up the coast, and Neyyattinkara station about 12 km away. The driver stays with the bus near the jetty for the days of the stay.
Taking an office team or a large family group of 30 to 50 people to a Poovar backwater resort? This is our Bangalore to Poovar Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. A private bus keeps everyone together over two days of road, with a night at Madurai on the way. We run bus on rent in Bangalore for long trips to the Kerala coast.
Route | One way | Poovar and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Poovar via Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli and Nagercoil | About 710 km | About 1420 km | About 18 hr with stops |
Poovar is about 710 km from Bangalore, close to 1420 km for the round trip. A bus group needs 5 days, with a halt each way, billed as 1500 km at 300 km a day. Tolls, the Kerala permit if the bus needs one, parking and GST are extra at actual cost. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. One way is ₹2 a km more. The per km rate already pays for diesel and driver; the driver's day allowance is extra. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km | 7 days, 2,100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹44 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | ₹97,300 | |
₹60 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | ₹133,000 | |
₹60 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | ₹133,000 | |
₹65 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | ₹143,500 | |
₹54 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | ₹120,400 | |
₹54 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | ₹120,400 |
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, 6 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹2,060 a person.
Up to 30: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50: 50 seater bus. Five days with resort luggage, so ask for a bus with a big boot.
Group under 25? See the Bangalore to Poovar mini bus. Staying at Kovalam instead? The Bangalore to Kovalam bus page covers that trip.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹91,210 ₹1,10,238
+ ₹16238 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹98,485 ₹1,19,047
+ ₹17547 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹82,480 ₹99,666
+ ₹14666 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹82,480 ₹99,666
+ ₹14666 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹67,630 ₹81,747
+ ₹12047 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹73,450 ₹88,795
+ ₹13095 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹1,05,760 ₹1,27,857
+ ₹18857 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹1,06,000
+ ₹18900 (Taxes & Charges)
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.
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2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
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The road to Poovar is about 710 km each way, around 1,420 km in all, on NH44 from Krishnagiri through Salem, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai and Tirunelveli to Nagercoil, then NH66 past Marthandam. A full bus needs about 18 hours of driving, so it halts a night at Madurai.
5 days at 1500 km and ₹54/km come to ₹81,000. Driver allowance ₹1,000 a day. Tolls, Kerala permit and GST extra.
About 18 hours each way, so two days with a Madurai halt.
Most resorts are across the water. The bus stops at the jetty and boats take you over.
The 40 seater. See bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, it is about 50 km away. Many groups do it on the drive back.
November to March. The sea is calm and the boat transfers are easy. June to December brings rain to the coast, with Nagercoil getting about 2,478 mm a year. March to July is very hot at Madurai and Tirunelveli, which makes the first day hard on a full bus.
Split the group at the jetty into batches the size of the boat, each with one leader. Bags go across separately, so tag every bag with the name and room. Keep valuables and medicines in hand. The coordinator keeps the name list, so the resort can check everyone in quickly.
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