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Skandagiri Summit
About two hours up in the dark, slower for a big group. Entry only with a forest department booking; book the slots before the bus.
Nandi Hills
About 20 km away. On weekends the hill road jams, so with a bus go straight after the trek or on a weekday.
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple
A large old temple below Nandi Hills, on the route home. Bus parking near the gate; forty minutes.
Adiyogi, Chikkaballapur
A short drive from Chikkaballapur. Big parking area. Crowded after 10 am on weekends.
Devanahalli Fort
On the way home. The bus stops on the main road; thirty minutes for a walk along the walls.
Distance
65 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 1.5 hr
Via Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Chikkaballapur
Starting from
₹ 13200
Same-day return, 27 seater
Start
15 km
35 km
60 km
65 km
One meeting point at night
For fifty trekkers, one meeting point with lights and space, a college gate or office parking. Do not plan a central pickup; near Majestic, police allow a private bus barely a minute to load. We leave around 2:30 am, a little earlier than cars, because a bus is slower on the last village road. Every person carries a torch, water and a jacket, and the organiser checks the forest department rules first. Skandagiri is about 65 km away.
Airport road
The bus goes past Yelahanka on the airport road. At this hour there is no traffic and no stop. Yelahanka, about 15 km out, is where State Highway 9 leaves for Doddaballapur, splitting Old Town and New Town; the bus stays on NH44. Fuel stations here are open all night if anyone needs a restroom. Use the time to count heads and hand out team lists, and remind everyone to keep torches ready for the village road.
Tea if the group wants
If the group wants chai, the stalls on the Devanahalli stretch serve airport drivers all night. A fifty seat bus pulls onto the shoulder only where it is wide. Before the town the bus pays at Sadahalli, the busiest toll in Karnataka. Road works on Ballari Road can slow airport traffic at peak hours, so the drive is timed outside the rush. Chikkaballapur is about 25 km on. Torches help on the dark climb ahead.
Off the highway
Close to Chikkaballapur, about 60 km out, the bus turns off NH44 towards the base village. The town is the district headquarters, and the name comes from chikka, small, and balla, a grain measure, from its farming past. Vineyards and mulberry for silk line this belt. The last part to Kalwar is narrow, and the driver takes the bus slowly. For breakfast after the trek, a hotel in town that can serve fifty should be booked the day before.
Trek start
About an hour and a half by bus at night. The bus parks in Kalwar village, as near the start as a bus can stand. The trek begins behind the Papagni Mutt and climbs about 3 km to the top, where there is a temple and a pond among fort walls. Village stalls open only once it is light. Split the group into teams of ten with a leader, and keep one person at the bus with the driver.
Taking a college club or an office team of 30 to 50 for the Skandagiri sunrise trek? Below you will find the Bangalore to Skandagiri Bus route, the halts that suit a big coach and the fare. One bus brings the whole group to the base in the dark and waits till everyone is down. Tejas Tours & Travels gives bus on rent in Bangalore for night treks like this.
Route | One way | Skandagiri and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Skandagiri via Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Chikkaballapur | About 65 km | About 130 km | About 1.5 hr with stops |
Skandagiri is only about 65 km away, about 130 km there and back. A bus day is still billed at 300 km, our minimum, so Nandi Hills or the Adiyogi statue after the trek costs nothing extra in km. Tolls, parking and GST are extra. Volvo and 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. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 1 day, 300 km | 2 days, 600 km | 3 days, 900 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹44 | ₹13,900 | ₹27,800 | ₹41,700 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹60 | ₹19,000 | ₹38,000 | ₹57,000 | |
₹65 | ₹20,500 | ₹41,000 | ₹61,500 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 | |
₹54 | ₹17,200 | ₹34,400 | ₹51,600 |
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, 2 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹690 a person.
A trek club of 27 to 30: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. A college batch of 45 to 50: 50 seater bus. Day packs only, so every seat can be used.
Only 15 to 25 trekkers? The Bangalore to Skandagiri mini bus gets closer to the base. A trek leader going ahead can take the Bangalore to Skandagiri cab.
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
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹19,042 ₹22,848
+ ₹3248 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹20,497 ₹24,609
+ ₹3509 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹17,296 ₹20,733
+ ₹2933 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹14,086 ₹16,909
+ ₹2409 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹15,250 ₹18,319
+ ₹2619 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹21,952 ₹26,371
+ ₹3771 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹22,000
+ ₹3780 (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
For a bus the distance is about 65 km one way, near 130 km for the round trip, using NH44 through Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Chikkaballapur and a village road at the end. A full bus needs about an hour and a half at night, which is why we leave around 2:30 am to reach the base before dawn.
One 300 km day at ₹54/km is ₹16,200. Driver allowance ₹1,000. Tolls, parking and GST extra.
Yes. Entry is by forest department booking only. Book the slots first, then the bus.
The 40 or 45 seater. Sizes and rates: bus on rent in Bangalore.
It goes as far as it can turn on the village road. The group may walk a short way.
Yes, inside the 300 km day. Weekday mornings are easiest for a bus.
The highway part is wide and easy. The last stretch from Chikkaballapur to Kalwar village is a narrow village road, which a big bus can use but slowly, and parking at the base is limited. On weekends many cars come for the sunrise, so we leave early to get the bus parked before the rush.
Yes, if the meeting point is lit and open. Pick a college gate or office parking with a guard, not a roadside spot. Ask everyone to come by 2:15 am, since fifty people never board in five minutes. Keep a printed name list, and call anyone missing before the bus leaves. The driver arrives early and waits with the lights on.
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