Bangalore to Saundatti Bus Hire for 27 to 50 People
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Renuka Yellamma Temple
The bus parks outside and the group walks in. Huge crowds on full moon days. Plan 2 to 3 hours here.
Parasgad Fort
The bus drops the group at the start of the walk. A steep walk up; carry water. Most groups spend 2 hours.
Distance
475 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 12 hr
Via Tumakuru, Haveri and Dharwad
Starting from
₹ 52800
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
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)
Start
70 km
200 km
265 km
335 km
410 km
430 km
470 km
Boarding point
A Saundatti bus boards at one wide gate at 4:30 am, because a full coach cannot wait in a narrow lane. The driver picks the Tumkur Road exit that suits a heavy vehicle on the day, and checks the city traffic notices the evening before. Send the bus number and the driver's phone to everyone in advance, and keep one person in charge of the head count. Big bags go in the boot first, so the aisle stays clear.
Breakfast with bus parking
After roughly 70 km the coach stops in Tumakuru for breakfast, at a hotel whose yard can take a full size bus. Thatte idli, the plate idli of Tumkur district, is fast to serve when the hotel already knows the head count. Allow 40 minutes and count everyone back aboard. Some devotee groups visit Siddara Betta on the return, a hill with caves linked to a saint, about 22 km away. Tumakuru railway station is in the town centre, useful if a member joins late by train.
Tea and head count
At 200 km the bus halts at Chitradurga for tea and washrooms; with a full bus the queue is long, so keep 20 minutes. The town is about the one third point of the drive. Jogi Matti, the highest hill around, is 5 km south of the town, and the Murugha Matha is listed among Chitradurga's places for devotee groups. Fort tickets are bought by scanning an ASI QR code at the gate, which is slow for fifty people, so buy online if the group plans the fort.
Lunch booked ahead
Davanagere, about 265 km out, is the lunch halt, booked ahead so the hotel serves the whole bus in one go. Benne dose is the city's dish, and full meals with rice suit a big pilgrim group. Lunch and a head count take about an hour. Davanagere is the seventh largest city in Karnataka, so traffic in the centre is heavy and the bus keeps to hotels near the highway. About 205 km remain to Saundatti.
Tea and head count
Haveri, about 335 km out, is the tea halt, with washrooms in turns and a head count before the bus moves. Between January and April the Byadgi chilli market in this district brings lorries of red chilli onto the side roads, but the bus stays on NH48. Haveri stands at about 572 m, and the Tarakeshwara temple at Hangal, about 40 km from Haveri, is a known temple for groups with time. About 75 km remain to Hubballi.
Snack halt
Hubballi, about 410 km out, is the last full halt, for snacks, fuel and an ATM. The bus parks on the service road, since the old town streets are narrow; Hubballi was rebuilt as a trading town in 1727 by the trader Basappa Shettar. Girmit and mirchi bajji are the snacks. Kundagol, with the Shambulingeshwara temple, is about 20 km from Hubballi, an add on some pilgrim groups make. Saundatti is about 60 km on.
No halt here
The bus drives through Dharwad, about 430 km out, without a halt and turns off NH48 for the Saundatti road. From Dharwad to Saundatti is about 41 km, the last hour of a long day. Dharwad lies between Bangalore and Pune on NH48, and Hubballi is only about 20 km behind. Keep everyone seated on this stretch and have the lodge or dharmashala booking details ready for check in, so the group is not left standing at the gate.
Drop and bus parking
A bus takes about 12 hours to Saundatti, also written Savadatti, with the halts. The town is a few km from the temple hill, and the government has built dharmashalas and health centres for pilgrims, which suit a big group on a budget. Book rooms ahead for full moon days, when crowds are heavy. North Karnataka meals with jolada rotti are served in the meal houses. Bangles, kumkum and puja items are the things to buy. The driver stays with the bus and it is ready for the darshan time you fix.
Planning Bangalore to Saundatti bus hire for a large Yellamma group? A full bus is the cheapest per head on this long highway, and the temple has big parking. Boarding is from your college, office or temple ground in Bangalore. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels. You may also see it written as Savadatti.
Route | One way | Saundatti and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Saundatti via Chitradurga, Hubballi and Dharwad | About 470 km | About 940 km | About 12 hr with stops |
The round trip to Saundatti is about 940 km. A bus is billed for 4 days at 1,200 km. The extra km take in Parasgad fort and Navilutheertha. Bus tolls are higher than car tolls. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. Fuel, driver and AC are in the rate. Driver allowance ₹700 to ₹1,000 a day, tolls, parking, permits and GST at actual. 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.
About 30 people: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50: 50 seater bus. Elders in the group? Ask for 2+2 seats.
Under 25 people? The Bangalore to Saundatti mini bus fits better on smaller roads.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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
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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
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Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
About 470 km by road, on NH48 through Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Haveri and Hubballi, then about 40 km from Dharwad on the Saundatti road, so roughly 940 km for the round trip. A bus takes about 12 hours with breakfast, lunch and three short halts, which is why it leaves Bangalore at 4:30 am.
No, they are extra. The 40 seater comes to ₹72,000: 1,200 km at ₹60/km over 4 days. Driver allowance is ₹4,000. Tolls, parking and GST are paid at actual.
Yes, on request. The bus has to come back empty, so the one way fare covers that run too. We confirm it in writing for your date.
Yes, a night allowance applies when the bus runs late. We write it into the quote. Plan halts so the driver also gets his rest.
The 49 or 50 seater, with a few seats spare. Every size is on bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes. Dharwad is about 40 km before Saundatti. Pick up Dharwad peda for home.
Late October to early February, when the Dharwad and Saundatti area is mild and nearly dry. June to September is rainy, so the drive is slower and the temple steps are wet. March to May is hot, and halts in the sun around Chitradurga tire a big group. Full moon days draw heavy crowds whatever the month, so book rooms well ahead for those dates.
Seat them in the first rows near the door, where the ride is smoother and the steps are close. We halt about every two to three hours, and elders get down first at each halt. Keep their medicines, a shawl and a water bottle in the cabin, not in the luggage hold. For the darshan, take the bus up as close to the temple as the parking allows.
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