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Sri Vadiraja Mutt
The main visit. The bus waits at the mutt ground. Keep an hour and a half for a large group, more on aradhane days.
Swarnavalli Mutt
About 10 km into the forest. The road is narrow, so we check bus access before the trip.
Sonda Jain Mutt
Close to the Vadiraja mutt. Thirty minutes on foot from the bus.
Marikamba Temple, Sirsi
Do it on the way in or out. Crowded on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Sahasralinga
Carved lingas in the river. A walk down steps from the road; elders may find it hard.
Distance
425 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 10.5 hr
Via Tumakuru, Davanagere and Sirsi
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
Start
70 km
120 km
200 km
265 km
335 km
405 km
425 km
Single pickup point
A coach of 45 pilgrims for Sonda leaves at 4:30 am from one open spot agreed in advance. Our desk rechecks the city coach rules for Sonda trips the evening before. Because heavy vehicles have sometimes been barred from the Peenya flyover, the driver checks the route beforehand. On long weekends the Nelamangala toll fills early. Keep water and a light snack for the first stretch. The first halt on the Sonda road is Tumakuru, where everyone can stretch.
Drive through
At this early hour the coach rolls straight through Tumakuru, the Tumkur of older days. Ahead, NH48 runs roughly 130 km to Chitradurga by way of Sira and Hiriyur, where breakfast is planned. Tumakuru has grown into a Smart City with a busy industrial belt, and city buses link it with Bengaluru. Pilgrims can keep resting, as the first proper stop is still a couple of hours away. The driver keeps a steady pace on the wide highway.
Drive through
The coach passes Sira, a taluk town around 120 km from home, without a stop. Hiriyur lies roughly 35 to 40 km further, and then Chitradurga. No railway runs along this part of NH48, and the closest station, at Gubbi, is about 48 km away, so the highway carries all the traffic. The road is wide and well kept here, and the driver keeps the coach moving towards breakfast at Chitradurga.
Breakfast for the group
Fifty pilgrims breakfast at Chitradurga, around 200 km from home, in a bypass restaurant with space for the coach. Allow 45 minutes, including a head count. The fort stands a couple of km off the highway and spreads over roughly 1,500 acres inside seven walls. Entry is paid by scanning an ASI QR code at the gate, which can be slow on a weak signal, so buy tickets online before any return visit. Wear good shoes there.
Drive through
The coach rolls through Davanagere, around 265 km from home, without stopping, since breakfast was not long ago. Haveri, about 70 km ahead, is where lunch is booked. On the way back, a pilgrim group may like to stop at Harihar, on the Tungabhadra near the city, for the old Harihareshwara temple. The coordinator can use this quiet stretch to confirm the lunch order by phone and count heads while the coach keeps moving.
Lunch with parking
Fifty pilgrims lunch at Haveri, roughly 335 km out, at a highway hotel with space for the coach. Allow an hour. On peak February days the Byadgi chilli market in this district has received over 80,000 quintals, and lorries choke the roads around Byadgi town, so the driver stays well clear of them. About 40 km from Haveri station, at Hangal, stands the Tarakeshwara temple. Sirsi is roughly 75 km on.
Tea
Fifteen minutes at Sirsi give the pilgrims tea and the restroom, somewhere between 405 and 415 km from home depending on the road taken. Close to four fifths of this taluk is forest. Three ghat roads lead into the town, and in the monsoon they get slippery, so the driver keeps the coach slow and steady. Sonda lies about 20 km further, along a narrower road through areca gardens and forest.
Group drop
After about 10.5 hours of driving, a full coach reaches Sonda, roughly 425 km from home, so a predawn start gets the group there by late afternoon. Village roads are narrow, so the coach stops where there is space and everyone walks the last stretch. Order meals for fifty ahead, as the kitchens here are small, and wear sturdy footwear for the uneven forest paths. The driver waits with the coach.
Taking a bhajan mandali or a large family to the Sonda mutts for aradhane? This is our Bangalore to Sonda Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. A bus carries 27 to 50 pilgrims together, with halts where a big vehicle can park. We have given bus on rent in Bangalore for temple groups since 2009.
Route | One way | Sonda and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Sonda via Chitradurga, Haveri and Sirsi | About 425 km | About 850 km | About 10.5 hr with stops |
Sonda is about 425 km away, about 850 km there and back. A bus trip is planned as three days and billed at 900 km, so the mutts, Swarnavalli and Sirsi fit without extra km. Bus tolls on NH 48, parking and GST are extra. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, at 400 km a day. The per km rate already pays for diesel and driver; the driver's day allowance is extra. We run AC and non-AC buses, and the per km rate follows the one you go for.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
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, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
27 to 30 pilgrims: 30 seater bus. A bhajan group of 35 to 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50: 50 seater bus. Elders sit better in 2+2 seats on a long day, so do not pack the bus to the last seat.
Smaller group of 15 to 25? The Bangalore to Sonda mini bus reaches Swarnavalli easily. Elders can follow in the Bangalore to Sonda 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
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (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
Sonda is about 425 km from Bangalore, about 850 km for the round trip, by Tumakuru, Sira, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Haveri and Sirsi. A full bus needs about 10.5 hours with breakfast and lunch, so we start at 4:30 am and reach by late afternoon.
Three days billed at 900 km at ₹54/km come to ₹48,600. Driver allowance ₹3,000. Tolls, parking and GST extra.
Yes, Sirsi is on the route. The bus waits near the temple street.
The 45 or 49 seater. Rates for each size: bus on rent in Bangalore.
Partly at the mutt if booked early, the rest in Sirsi hotels. We plan the drops.
Yes. It is near Sirsi and fits in the three days.
NH48 up to Haveri is wide and easy. The last 90 km, from Haveri to Sirsi and on to Sonda, is a smaller road with bends, villages and forest, so the coach goes slowly. In the monsoon the ghat roads near Sirsi are slippery, so we drive them only in daylight.
One bag each in the hold under the floor and a small bag at the seat with water, medicines and pooja items. Pack modest clothes for the mathas and a rain jacket from June to September. Label bags with names and phone numbers, and the coordinator counts them at loading and at the stay.
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