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Sathodi Falls
A forest walk from the parking. With a big group, two hours in all. In heavy rain the forest staff may close the path.
Magod Falls
About 20 km from Yellapur. The viewpoint is close to the parking, so this works well for fifty people. One hour.
Jenukallu Gudda
Hilltop viewpoint near Magod, best at sunset. The last stretch is narrow; the bus may stop short and the group walks up.
Distance
515 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 13 hr
Via Tumkur, Davangere and Yellapur
Starting from
₹ 52800
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
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One boarding point
The first toll out of Bangalore is the Nelamangala plaza, officially the Doddakarenahalli toll, just before the highway splits for Tumkur and Hassan. On weekend and festival exits it jams, so the bus leaves at 5:00 am sharp from one boarding point. Ask the group to have tea at home and use the restroom before boarding. Bags go in the boot, water bottles at the seats. Day one ends at Yellapur.
Breakfast with bus parking
Seventy km of highway after boarding, the coach pulls in for breakfast at Tumkur (Tumakuru), where the driver has picked a hotel whose yard can take a full size bus. Plates of thatte idli come out fast when the hotel knows the numbers in advance. Allow 40 minutes, then count heads. Pilgrim groups often save the Siddaganga Matha, a few km off the highway, for the return; its kitchen serves meals to thousands of students and visitors daily. Sira comes about 50 km later.
Drive on
The bus drives through Sira, about 120 km out. The ruins of Sira fort and the Malik Rihan dargah stand in town, from the days when Sira was a Mughal provincial capital in the early 1700s. The town is about 50 km past Tumkur and sits at about 662 m. The highway here is wide and good for a coach, so the driver keeps a steady speed. Anyone who needs a restroom should say so before Hiriyur, about 35 km ahead.
Drive on
The bus keeps going at Hiriyur, about 155 km out. Hiriyur is known for its weekly santhe and for the coconuts grown in villages such as Adivala, which come to the market by the cartload. Vani Vilas Sagar, the dam on the Vedavati river, is about 20 km from town, a picnic spot for a big group on another trip. Buses between Bengaluru and the north all pass through here. Chitradurga, the tea halt, is about 45 km ahead.
Tea and head count
Chitradurga, 200 km out, is the tea halt for the bus, 20 minutes with the washrooms in turns. School groups know the fort for Onake Obavva, who is said to have fought off Hyder Ali's soldiers at a gap in the rocks that can still be seen. Buses park outside the fort near Gate 3 if the group visits on the return, and ASI keeps basic toilets and drinking water there. Davangere and lunch are about 65 km on.
Lunch booked ahead
Lunch for everyone is reserved at Davangere, where the bus reaches around midday. The hotel lays out benne dose for those who want the city's famous butter dosa and rice meals for the rest, and with a head count after, the halt runs about an hour. Davangere is a big city now, so the coach stays with highway hotels and avoids the crowded centre. Santhebennur, known for its old stepped tank, lies elsewhere in the same district. Roughly 70 km to Haveri.
Tea and head count
Haveri gives the bus its afternoon tea, with washrooms in turns and a count at the end, about 20 minutes. Lorries piled with red chilli crowd the side roads of this district between January and April, heading for the Byadgi market, yet the coach keeps to the national highway and moves freely. Groups on a pilgrimage sometimes plan a day at Galaganath, close to 30 km off, for the Galageshwara temple. From here Hubli is around 75 km.
Snack halt
Hubli is the snack stop and also the point where the bus leaves NH48 for the forest road. The coach waits on the service road, because the old trading centre, laid out again in 1727, has lanes too tight for a big vehicle. Girmit and mirchi bajji with tea keep the group going until dinner. After this the bus heads up the Ankola highway towards Kalghatgi and Yellapur, about 75 km, and the driver aims to reach before dark.
Drive through
The bus drives through Kalghatgi, about 440 km out. It is a small town on the Hubli to Ankola road, about 29 km from Hubli, and the road on to Dandeli turns off near here. Tamboor Basavanna temple is 11 km from Kalghatgi at the edge of the Devikoppa forest. After Kalghatgi the trees close in, and the bus slows for the bends. Yellapur, the night halt, is about 45 km ahead, roughly an hour for a coach.
Forest town night halt
Yellapur, about 485 km out, is the night halt. Lodges in town take big groups, the bus gets parking for the night, and simple Malnad meals are the local food, served fast if the driver calls ahead. Yellapur stands at about 541 m in the Western Ghats, and the areca nut gardens around it make a pretty morning walk. Hubli airport is about 80 km away for anyone who must fly home. Sathodi is done the next morning, after breakfast.
Short forest walk
Sathodi is about 25 km from Yellapur, about 13 hours of driving from Bangalore with the halts. The last road is narrow and runs through forest, so the bus goes slowly, by day only. Nothing is sold near the falls, so carry water and snacks from Yellapur, and there are no restrooms, so use the lodge before leaving. Keep the group together on the walk from the parking and fix a return time with the driver.
Taking a college club or a company outing of 30 to 50 to Sathodi and Magod? This is our Bangalore to Sathodi Falls Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. One bus keeps everyone together on a long two day drive north. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels and our driver plans halts where a coach can actually park.
Route | One way | Sathodi Falls and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Sathodi Falls via Tumkur, Davangere and Yellapur | About 515 km | About 1,030 km | About 13 hr with stops |
Sathodi is about 515 km from Bangalore, a little over 1030 km both ways. We bill four days, 1,200 km. Magod Falls and Jenukallu Gudda are near Yellapur and fit in that. Bus tolls on NH48 add up; we pass them on at actual with parking and GST. Volvo or BharatBenz on request at 400 km a day. You pay the km rate for diesel and driver, and the driver allowance for each day on top. Pick an AC or a non-AC coach; that choice sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹65 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 |
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, 5 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,720 a person.
Up to 30: 30 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50: 50 seater bus. On a 13 hour day, 2+2 seating is easier on the back than 2+3, so tell us if you want it.
Group under 25? The Bangalore to Sathodi Falls mini bus is easier on the forest road. Want to add rafting at Dandeli? See the Bangalore to Dandeli bus.
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
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹73,168 ₹88,390
+ ₹12990 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹78,988 ₹95,438
+ ₹14038 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹58,900 ₹71,176
+ ₹10476 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹84,808 ₹1,02,485
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹85,000
+ ₹15120 (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.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
About 515 km by our page road, NH48 to Hubli and then the Ankola highway through Kalghatgi and Yellapur, so roughly 1,030 km for the round trip. A bus takes about 13 hours of driving, so we stop the first night at Yellapur and go to the falls the next morning.
A 50 seater for four days, 1,200 km at ₹54/km, is ₹64,800. Driver allowance ₹4,000. Tolls, parking and GST extra.
The forest road is narrow. We check it with the driver before your date; if needed the group walks a little more.
The 40 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes. Magod is about 20 km from Yellapur. We do it the same day as Sathodi or on the way home.
July to November for water. In peak monsoon the path can close, so keep a spare plan like Magod.
The highway from Hubli to Yellapur is a national highway and fine for a bus. The last 25 km to the falls is a narrow forest road, so the bus drives it slowly and only by day, and we check it with the driver before your date. If a stretch is too tight, the group walks a little further from where the bus can turn.
Most can, at their own pace. The walk from the parking is short but uneven, with wet rocks near the water. Elders who do not want to walk can stay in the bus at the parking while the others go down. Make sure they carry water, wear shoes with grip and have a younger member with them.
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