
Bangalore to Tiruvannamalai Cab - Pilgrimage Taxi for Arunachaleswarar Darshan and Girivalam
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Arunachaleswarar Temple
Spread across roughly 25 acres, the Arunachaleswarar temple is one of the largest in India and one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, the five temples representing the elements, where Shiva is worshipped as fire. Four towering gopurams guard its walls, the tallest being the eleven-tiered eastern Rajagopuram, and inside lie courtyards, mandapams, a thousand-pillared hall and sacred tanks built over many centuries by the Cholas, Vijayanagara kings and Nayaks. Morning darshan is calmer; on weekends and full moon days, expect long queues.
Distance
200 Km
One way
Time
4 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 4159
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹3,504 ₹4,159
+ ₹559 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹3,504 ₹4,159
+ ₹559 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹4,280 ₹5,098
+ ₹698 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹4,280 ₹5,098
+ ₹698 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹4,668 ₹5,568
+ ₹768 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹5,444 ₹6,508
+ ₹908 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹13,800
+ ₹2340 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹7,400
+ ₹1260 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹10,500
+ ₹1800 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹14,800
+ ₹2520 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹24,800
+ ₹4320 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹32,800
+ ₹5760 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹30,800
+ ₹5400 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹32,800
+ ₹5760 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹28,800
+ ₹5040 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹1,21,000
+ ₹21600 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹12,500
+ ₹2160 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
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165 Km
200 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.

Little England of Tamil Nadu
Hosur earned the name Little England from the British, who favoured its cool, pleasant climate, and it once hosted cattle and horse breeding farms for the colonial army. Today it is one of Tamil Nadu's largest industrial towns, with major two-wheeler, truck and electronics plants lining the highway. The Chandrachoodeswarar temple sits on a hillock overlooking the town. Elapsed time: about 55 minutes.

Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
The six-lane NH44 runs fast through rocky hills to Krishnagiri, the leading mango-growing district of Tamil Nadu. Between April and July, roadside stalls are piled high with Alphonso, Banganapalli, Neelam and Totapuri mangoes, and the district holds an annual mango festival. The Krishnagiri reservoir and the old hill fort are visible from the highway. This is the natural breakfast halt, with large, clean restaurants near the NH44 junction. Elapsed time: about 1 hour 45 minutes.

Where the Pilgrim Road Leaves the Highway
At Krishnagiri the cab leaves NH44 and turns east onto NH77, the road that runs all the way to Tindivanam and Puducherry. The traffic eases immediately, and the landscape becomes a patchwork of coconut groves, paddy fields and granite outcrops. Mathur is a small agricultural town on this stretch, and the road here narrows in places, so our drivers keep a steady pace and watch for granite lorries from nearby quarries. Elapsed time: about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Land of Ancient Hero Stones
The Chengam region is famous among historians for its nadukal, memorial hero stones carved with images and inscriptions honouring warriors who died defending their villages, some dating back well over a thousand years. Several are displayed in museums, and others still stand in the fields. Chengam lies on the Cheyyar river near the foot of the Jawadhu Hills, and the road beyond it improves as it heads toward Tiruvannamalai. Elapsed time: about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Town of the Holy Arunachala Hill
Soon after Chengam, Arunachala appears on the horizon, and pilgrims in the car often fall silent at the sight. Just before the town, the road meets the Girivalam path, and many drivers pass a section of it so you can see the Ashta Lingams from the car. The cab then drops you near the temple's eastern Rajagopuram or at your hotel or ashram. On full moon and Deepam days, your driver will use the designated parking and guide you to the nearest walking route. Elapsed time: about 4 hours 30 minutes with a breakfast halt.










Our most booked plan. Leave Bangalore in the afternoon, reach Tiruvannamalai for evening darshan, walk Girivalam through the night while the driver waits at an agreed point, and return to Bangalore early the next morning. Because of heavy demand, full moon bookings should be made at least a week in advance. Booked under our outstation cabs bangalore service.
Two days and one night covering Arunachaleswarar darshan, Ramanasramam, Skandashram and Virupaksha Cave, with Sathanur Dam or Gingee Fort on the second day. An Innova or Crysta gives families room and comfort for the long drive. The Innova Hycross is a popular choice; see our innova hycross rent bangalore page.
For the great festival in November or December, when a huge flame is lit on the summit of Arunachala and lakhs of devotees gather. Roads are heavily controlled, hotels fill months ahead, and timing is everything. We plan these trips carefully with early departures, pre-arranged parking and flexible return times.
For companies arranging pilgrimages for staff and associations organising group visits. Multiple vehicles are coordinated from different pickup points with GST invoicing and consolidated billing, handled by our corporate travels bangalore desk. Larger groups can move to tempo travellers, mini buses or coaches.
For travellers heading to Tiruvannamalai for a longer ashram stay, a bangalore to tiruvannamalai one way cab in a Dzire or Etios is a comfortable alternative to the bus. Shared among four, a bangalore to tiruvannamalai round trip cab also compares well with bus fares once local autos are added.
We run a complete range of vehicles from the same Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can move you up or down a category quickly.
• 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
• Tempo traveller — 8 to 18 seater: for larger families and Girivalam groups
• Mini bus — 12 to 24 seater: for temple associations and community pilgrimages
• Force Urbania — 13 to 17 seater: premium small-group travel
• Bus — 27 to 50 seater: including Volvo and Benz coaches for large pilgrim groups
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our vehicles are seated configurations, so for overnight Girivalam trips we plan rest halts and, where possible, a short hotel stay before the return drive.
Every booking is quoted in writing before you pay, with each charge listed separately. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges, including NH44 tolls and temple area parking
• Interstate tax for the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu crossing
• Driver bata extra after 9:45 PM, which applies on most overnight Girivalam trips
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Special darshan tickets, entry fees at Gingee Fort and accommodation are paid directly by travellers. Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover; travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so you can start a trip in one city and finish in the other without changing operators.
Our cab rental bangalore service covers premium car rentals in bangalore, luxury car rental bangalore and everyday car booking across sedans, SUVs and premium marques. For eight to eighteen passengers, luxury tempo traveller bangalore offers a well-kept tt vehicle fleet held to the same outstation standard.
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Booking a Car for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under 5 minutes. Follow these 4 steps:
STEP1 | Contact Tejas Travels Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com — available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Share your travel date, Bangalore pickup location (area or landmark — Whitefield, Electronic City, MG Road, Koramangala, KIA airport, hotel name, tech park), 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), also mention the occasion — corporate, wedding, VIP event — so the team can ensure the best-condition vehicle and, where required, formal chauffeur attire. |
STEP2 | Receive Your Written Quote Within 2 hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote via WhatsApp or email. The quote clearly itemizes every charge: vehicle hire rate (Rs/km or flat package), driver allowance (Rs 400-1,000/day depending on vehicle class), applicable toll estimates, and any interstate permit if applicable (Tamil Nadu for Ooty, Kerala for Wayanad, Andhra Pradesh for Tirupati). No verbal-only prices — everything in writing before you confirm. For corporate clients requiring reimbursements, a Proforma Invoice can be issued at this stage. If you want to compare two vehicle classes, request both quotes at the same time. |
STEP3 | Confirm Your Booking & Pay Advance Once satisfied with the written quote, confirm via WhatsApp or phone. A 15-20% advance payment confirms the booking. Payment: UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT/IMPS/RTGS bank transfer, or credit/debit card via payment link. Advance receipt within 30 minutes. Confirmation includes: driver name and mobile, vehicle registration, departure time, pickup location, and full billing breakdown — all in writing. For luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce Ghost, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class), advance may be higher due to limited fleet and Bangalore peak-date demand (wedding season November-February, New Year). |
STEP4 | Your Driver Arrives Early Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at your confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure. For KIA airport transfers, the driver coordinates at the Arrivals gate. The vehicle is clean, sanitized, 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, balance payment is settled after deducting the advance. Any additional km or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate. |
Quick Booking for Hire: 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 advance booking and final settlement at trip end.
Method | Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
UPI | Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI, Amazon Pay | Fastest method. Instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for all advance deposits. |
Bank Transfer | NEFT, IMPS, RTGS | For corporate clients and advances above Rs 5,000. IMPS instant; NEFT up to 2 hours. |
Credit / Debit Card | Visa, Mastercard, RuPay | Via payment link to 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 time of travel | Accepted at trip end. Advance must be digital for booking confirmation. Receipt issued. |
Corporate Credit | Registered corporate accounts | 30-day credit terms for signed Bangalore corporate clients. Monthly consolidated invoicing available. |
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 Bangalore wedding season demand.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
Weddings: Bangalore wedding hire: Minimum 7-day notice for full refund. Cancellations within 3 days of wedding date are non-refundable.
Luxury Cars: Luxury vehicles (Rolls-Royce, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes S-Class): Minimum 5-day notice for full refund due to limited Bangalore fleet and wedding season demand.
Peak Dates: New Year, Diwali, and Bangalore long-weekends: Minimum 48-hour notice for full refund. Less than 24 hours is non-refundable.
Force Majeure: Bangalore bandhs / force majeure (traffic disruptions, road closures): 100% refund within 2 working days regardless of notice period.
Modifications: Modifications (date change, vehicle upgrade, route additions) with more than 24 hours notice: Accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
UPI: UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): Refund to UPI-linked bank account within 3-5 working days.
Card: Credit/Debit Card: Refund to originating card within 5-7 working days.
Bank: Bank Transfer: Refund to originating account within 3-5 working days. Account re-confirmed before processing.
Cash: Cash: Cash refund at Tejas Travels Bangalore office or via IMPS within 5 working days.
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
The bangalore to tiruvannamalai distance is approximately 200 kilometres via Hosur and Krishnagiri on NH44, then NH77 through Uthangarai and Chengam. The drive takes four to four and three-quarter hours one way, depending mainly on traffic leaving Bangalore on Hosur Road.
Fares start from around Rs 15 per kilometre for a sedan, with Innova, Crysta and Hycross priced higher. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll, parking, the Karnataka to Tamil Nadu interstate tax, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are extra, and the final rental is calculated garage to garage on total kilometres and hours. You receive an itemised written quote within 2 hours.
Yes. Crossing from Karnataka into Tamil Nadu requires a valid interstate permit for commercial vehicles, billed at actuals. We arrange it before departure, and it is checked at the Attibele border. You do not need to do anything yourself.
It is possible with a 4:30 AM start, returning late at night, but it is a long 400-kilometre day. For a relaxed darshan, or if you plan to walk Girivalam, we recommend one night in Tiruvannamalai or a night-time Girivalam with an early morning return.
The driver drops you near the temple or your chosen starting point, parks in a permitted area, and meets you at an agreed spot when you finish. Road closures and heavy traffic are common on full moon nights, so we plan the pickup point in advance. Driver bata applies after 9:45 PM.
November to February offers the most comfortable weather. Full moon days are the most spiritually significant but also the most crowded. Karthigai Deepam in November or December is the biggest event of the year; book vehicles and hotels well in advance for those dates.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your cab. You can pay by UPI, bank transfer or card, and the balance is settled at trip end after deducting the advance.
A small advance of around 20 percent of the total fare is typically collected at the time of booking to secure the vehicle and driver allocation, with the remaining balance payable at
the end of the trip either in cash directly to the driver or online via a payment link.
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent, and tiered cancellation policy. All terms communicated in writing at booking confirmation.
Cancellation Timing | Cancellation Charge | Refund on Advance |
|---|---|---|
More than 72 hours before departure | NIL — No charge | 100% of advance refunded within 5-7 working days |
48 to 72 hours before departure | 10% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 10% deduction |
24 to 48 hours before departure | 25% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 25% deduction |
12 to 24 hours before departure | 50% of total trip fare | Advance refunded less 50% deduction |
Less than 12 hours before departure | 75% of total trip fare | Minimal or no refund depending on trip value |
No-show (car deployed, client absent) | 100% of total trip fare | No refund. Full fare payable. |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels (breakdown, force majeure) | NIL — No charge | 100% refunded within 2 working days OR substitute vehicle offered |
How to Cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within 2 hours. Refund to original payment method within stated timelines.
All refunds processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund unless advance was paid in cash.
Refund Scenario | Refund Amount | Processing Timeline |
|---|---|---|
Cancellation 72+ hrs before departure | 100% of advance paid | 5-7 working days to original payment instrument |
Cancellation 48-72 hrs before departure | Advance minus 10% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 24-48 hrs before departure | Advance minus 25% charge | 5-7 working days |
Cancellation 12-24 hrs before departure | Advance minus 50% charge | 7-10 working days |
Cancellation by Tejas Travels | 100% of advance paid | 2 working days — priority processing |
Trip shortfall: actual km less than minimum | Proportional credit on excess | Settled at trip end |
Billing error / overcharge | Full overcharged amount | 2-3 working days after verification |
Duplicate payment | Full duplicate amount | 2-3 working days after confirmation |
Refund Contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with booking reference, advance receipt, and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com, with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers, preferred vehicle and whether you plan Girivalam. You receive a written quote within 2 hours. Confirm, pay the 20 percent advance, and you get the driver name, vehicle number and billing breakdown in writing. Bookings are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.