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Ramanathaswamy Temple
The heart of every visit. The rameshwaram temple enshrines the Ramalingam, said to have been made of sand by Sita so that Rama could worship Shiva after returning from Lanka, alongside the Vishwalingam brought by Hanuman from Kailash, which is worshipped first. Its pillared corridors, with more than a thousand carved columns, are counted among the longest temple corridors in the world. Inside the complex are 22 sacred wells, or theerthams, and pilgrims are drenched with water from each in turn before darshan. Carry a change of clothes.
Ramanathaswamy Temple
The heart of every visit. The rameshwaram temple enshrines the Ramalingam, said to have been made of sand by Sita so that Rama could worship Shiva after returning from Lanka, alongside the Vishwalingam brought by Hanuman from Kailash, which is worshipped first. Its pillared corridors, with more than a thousand carved columns, are counted among the longest temple corridors in the world. Inside the complex are 22 sacred wells, or theerthams, and pilgrims are drenched with water from each in turn before darshan. Carry a change of clothes.
Agni Theertham
The stretch of sea about a hundred metres east of the temple, where pilgrims take a ritual dip before the 22 theertham bath. The water is calm and shallow, and the sunrise here, with priests performing rites for ancestors along the shore, is one of the most moving sights on the island. Arrive by 6 AM to finish before the main temple queues build.
Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai
About 20 kilometres south-east, at the tip of the island, dhanushkodi was a thriving port town until a cyclone destroyed it in December 1964. Its ruined church, railway station and post office still stand in the sand. Since 2017 a road runs all the way to Arichal Munai, the final point, where the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka lies less than 30 kilometres away. The shoals of Ram Setu begin here. Plan to leave before sunset, as the area is quiet and exposed after dark.
Kothandaramaswamy Temple
On the Dhanushkodi road, about 12 kilometres from town, this temple marks the place where Vibhishana is said to have surrendered to Rama and been crowned king of Lanka. It was one of the few structures in the area to survive the 1964 cyclone. The sea on both sides of the narrow strip of land makes the drive memorable.
Pamban Bridge
The pamban bridge is really two bridges. The Annai Indira Gandhi road bridge, opened in 1988, carries your cab 2.3 kilometres over the sea with views of fishing boats and turquoise water on both sides. Alongside it runs the new railway bridge, opened in 2025 and India's first vertical lift sea bridge, which replaced the 1914 cantilever bridge whose rusted spans still stand beside it. Ask your driver to use the parking area at the island end for photographs.
Dr A P J Abdul Kalam National Memorial and House of Kalam
Rameswaram is the hometown of the former President and missile scientist Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The national memorial at Peikarumbu, opened in 2017, holds his grave, a statue, replicas of the missiles he worked on and galleries on his life. In town, his family home on Mosque Street has been turned into a museum called the House of Kalam.
Gandhamadhana Parvatham
The highest point on the island, about three kilometres north of the temple. A small two-storey shrine here holds an imprint believed to be Rama's footprint, and tradition says it is where Hanuman surveyed the sea before leaping to Lanka. The panoramic view across the island, the temple towers and the sea is best in the late afternoon.
Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
This temple enshrines a five-faced Hanuman and displays stones that float on water, said to be of the kind used to build the bridge to Lanka. Visitors are usually allowed to see the floating stone in its tank.
Villoondi Theertham
About seven kilometres from the temple, a freshwater well sits in the sea near the shore, reached by a short walkway. Legend says Rama shot an arrow into the ground here to give Sita drinking water.
Distance
600 Km
One way
Time
11 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 23052
Plus GST
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹19,124 ₹23,052
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹19,224 ₹23,152
+ ₹3352 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹20,388 ₹24,562
+ ₹3562 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹21,652 ₹26,071
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹22,300
+ ₹3888 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
90 Km
205 Km
435 Km
515 Km
590 Km
600 Km
Departure Point
Your journey to Ooty begins from Bangalore, the gateway to South India's most beloved hill stations. Pick-up is available from any part of the city — Koramangala, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yeshwanthpur, Marathahalli, or Majestic. The most common route out of Bangalore takes you onto NH275, the six-lane Mysore Expressway, which is one of the smoothest and best-maintained national highways in Karnataka. An early departure between 5 AM and 6 AM is strongly advised to clear Bangalore city limits before peak traffic begins. The first 50 km on the expressway are fast, comfortable, and lightly trafficked in the early hours, setting a pleasant tone for the journey ahead. Our drivers are experienced in choosing the optimal departure window and route based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring that the first stretch of your Bangalore to Ooty road trip is efficient, calm, and enjoyable from the very first kilometre.
Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
An early start is the single best decision on this trip. Leaving Bangalore by 5:30 AM gets you past Electronic City and the Attibele border before traffic builds. Hosur, just across the border, was nicknamed Little England by the British for its mild climate, and today it is known for its automobile factories and the rose greenhouses around town. The interstate tax is settled near the border. NH44 then widens into a fast highway to Krishnagiri, where orchards grow Alphonso, Banganapalli and Totapuri mangoes; between April and July the roadside stalls are hard to pass. It makes a good breakfast halt at around 7:00 AM.
Steel City of Tamil Nadu
This stretch runs through granite hills and dry farmland to Dharmapuri, the district from which most visitors reach Hogenakkal, where the Kaveri crashes through rocky gorges and coracle rides take you close to the falls. It sits about 45 kilometres off the highway, so it suits a return-trip detour rather than day one. Salem, the largest city on the way, is home to the Salem Steel Plant, which gives it the name Steel City, and it is also known for mangoes, sago and silver anklets. The Salem bypass keeps the drive moving, and the highway food plazas here are among the best on the route.
Thoonga Nagaram, the City That Never Sleeps
Dindigul has made handcrafted padlocks for over a century, and its locks earned a GI tag. The town is just as famous for Dindigul biryani, made with short-grain seeraga samba rice, and most families take their lunch here below the Rock Fort. The last 65 kilometres bring you into Madurai by mid-afternoon. This 2,500-year-old city, the capital of the Pandya kings, is called Thoonga Nagaram because its streets stay busy through the night. Spend the evening at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, whose towering gopurams are covered in thousands of painted figures, and see the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal if time allows. Madurai is our recommended overnight halt, with hotels for every budget.
Handloom Town of Ramanathapuram
Day two begins on NH87, heading south-east. About 12 kilometres out of Madurai, near Tiruppuvanam, lies Keeladi, where excavations since 2015 have uncovered an urban settlement from the Sangam era, with brick buildings, drainage, pottery inscribed in Tamil-Brahmi script and ornaments. The Keeladi museum displays the finds and is well worth an hour for families and students. The road then runs through Manamadurai to Paramakudi, a weaving town known for its handloom cotton and silk sarees, woven on looms that are still worked by hand in many homes.
Home of India's First Vertical Lift Sea Bridge
Mandapam is the last town on the mainland and faces the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, a chain of 21 islands with coral reefs, sea grass beds and dolphins; Kurusadai Island can be visited with forest department permission. Then comes the highlight of the drive: the Annai Indira Gandhi road bridge, stretching 2.3 kilometres across the sea to Pamban Island. Beside it runs the new railway bridge, opened in 2025, whose central span lifts vertically to let ships pass. Strong winds occasionally slow traffic on the bridge, so your driver checks conditions before crossing.
Varanasi of the South
The last ten kilometres cross Pamban Island through fishing villages to Rameswaram town, and the eastern gopuram of the Ramanathaswamy Temple rises ahead. Rameswaram is called the Varanasi of the South because a pilgrimage to Kashi is traditionally completed here, with families bringing Ganga water to pour on the lingam and taking sand from Rameswaram back to the Ganga. The town is also proud to be the birthplace of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. The streets around the temple are narrow and crowded, so your driver will drop you near the east gate and park nearby. On a Madurai departure at 7:00 AM, you arrive by late morning with time to rest before the afternoon temple session.
For company pilgrimage tours and employee family trips organised by Bangalore firms. Includes GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice for PO approval and a dedicated driver for the whole trip. Our corporate tempo traveller hire bangalore option is managed by the corporate travels bangalore desk.
Our most booked option: four to five days covering Madurai, Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, with halts planned around temple timings. A rameswaram kanyakumari tour package from bangalore adds about 300 kilometres and two days, making it a complete south india temple tour package from bangalore.
For bhajan groups, community associations and college trips. Our 12 and 13 seater AC tempo travellers offer the lowest tempo traveller rate per km bangalore in the fleet. Budget refers to seating layout only, never to maintenance or driver vetting.
Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore range in 9 to 13 seater configuration adds reclining seats with footrests, reading lights, blackout curtains and premium audio, ideal for senior citizens on a long pilgrimage. Force Urbania is available for an even more premium ride.
If your headcount changes after booking, we can move you to a larger or smaller vehicle from the same fleet.
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater bus, Volvo bus and Benz bus for large groups
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater, the core vehicle for this route
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater, for mid-sized groups
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater luxury van
• Cars — 4 to 7 seater: Etios, Dzire, Innova, Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Commuter, Corolla Altis, Camry, Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles have seated, push-back configurations, which is why we recommend an overnight halt at Madurai on this route instead of driving through the night.
Your written quote itemises every charge before you book. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms the booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax (Tamil Nadu permit applies on this route)
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover. Passengers who want cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
All services below run from both our Bangalore and Mysore offices, and custom tour packages are available on request.
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Booking a tempo traveller for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.
• 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 or landmark such as Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, a hotel name or a tech park.
• Share your destination or full itinerary, number of passengers and preferred vehicle.
• For KIA airport pickups, share the flight number. The driver tracks live flight status and adjusts pickup timing for delayed flights automatically.
• For luxury vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls-Royce), mention the occasion — corporate, wedding or VIP event — so the team can assign the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire.
• Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemises every charge:
◦ Vehicle hire rate — per kilometre or flat package
◦ Driver allowance — Rs 400 to Rs 1,000 per day depending on vehicle class
◦ Applicable toll estimates
◦ Interstate permit if applicable — Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati. The Rameswaram route needs a Tamil Nadu permit.
• No verbal-only prices. Everything is in writing before you confirm.
• For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage.
• To compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time.
• Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment of the total fare confirms the booking.
• Payment options: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or credit and debit card via payment link.
• Advance receipt issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes, all in writing:
◦ Driver name and mobile number
◦ Vehicle registration number
◦ Departure time
◦ Pickup location
◦ Full billing breakdown
• For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), the advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand during wedding season (November to February) and New Year.
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate.
• The vehicle is clean, sanitised, fuelled and ready.
• For wedding and VIP bookings, the driver arrives in formal attire.
• The driver calls 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments and Bangalore traffic navigation.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick booking: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your vehicle preference, Bangalore pickup location, destination and travel date. Written quote in 2 hours.
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both the advance and the final settlement at trip end.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. Fastest method with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits.
• Bank transfer — NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to 2 hours.
• Credit and debit card — Visa, Mastercard and RuPay via payment link 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 IT corporate PO-based approvals.
• Cash — Balance at the time of travel, accepted at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued.
• Corporate credit — For registered corporate accounts, with 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients and monthly consolidated invoicing.
Luxury vehicle note: for Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class, a higher advance may be required given limited Bangalore fleet availability and wedding season demand.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
• More than 72 hours before departure — No charge. 100 percent of the advance refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure — 10 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure — 25 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure — 50 percent of the total trip fare. Advance refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure — 75 percent of the total trip fare. Minimal or no refund depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the vehicle is deployed and the client is absent — 100 percent of the 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 a substitute vehicle is offered.
• Weddings — For wedding car rental bangalore bookings, minimum 7-day notice for a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Luxury vehicles — Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class need a minimum 5-day notice for a full refund, due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
• Peak dates — New Year, Diwali and Bangalore long weekends need a minimum 48-hour notice for a full refund. Less than 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 notice period.
• Modifications — Date changes, vehicle upgrades and route additions with more than 24 hours notice are accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours, and the refund goes to your original payment method within the stated timelines.
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 72 or more hours before departure — 100 percent of the advance, within 5 to 7 working days to the original payment instrument.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure — Advance minus the 10 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure — Advance minus the 25 percent charge, within 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure — Advance minus the 50 percent charge, within 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels — 100 percent of the advance, within 2 working days on priority processing.
• Trip shortfall, where actual kilometres are below the minimum — Proportional credit on the excess, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge — The full overcharged amount, within 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment — The full duplicate amount, within 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
• UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds go to the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit or 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. The account is 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.
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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
5/5
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The bangalore to rameswaram distance is approximately 600 to 620 kilometres via Salem, Dindigul, Madurai and Ramanathapuram. Driving time is 12 to 13 hours, so we recommend an overnight halt at Madurai and completing the last 170 kilometres the next morning.
Rates start from Rs 22 per km for a 12 or 13 seater AC tempo traveller, and luxury variants range from Rs 32 to Rs 38 per km, with a 300 km minimum per day. A four-day round trip of about 1,350 km in a 12 seater works out near Rs 29,700 before tolls, permit, parking, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST.
The fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are charged separately. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and reserves the vehicle for your date. The balance is settled at trip end.
Buses and trains reach Rameswaram, but you still need local transport for Dhanushkodi, the temples and Madurai sightseeing. A tempo traveller stays with your group throughout, stops where you want and saves elders from changing vehicles with luggage.
Yes. The road runs to Arichal Munai at the tip of Dhanushkodi, and tourist vehicles are allowed during daylight hours. Plan the visit for the morning or early afternoon.
Four days works well: one day to Madurai, one to Rameswaram with temple darshan, one for Dhanushkodi and island sights, and one for the return. Add two days to include Kanyakumari.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles have seated, push-back configurations, so we plan a hotel halt at Madurai instead of an overnight drive.
Cancelling more than 72 hours before departure is free, with a full advance refund within 5 to 7 working days. Charges of 10 to 75 percent apply closer to departure, and a no-show is charged in full.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance, so please arrange personal travel insurance if you need it. To book, WhatsApp or call +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your date, pickup point, group size and itinerary. Our tempo traveller on rent bangalore team sends a written quote within 2 hours.
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