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Places to Visit in Udupi
Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is the defining landmark of the town and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in South India, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees annually for the darshan of Lord Krishna through the distinctive nine-holed silver window known as the Kanakana Kindi. The temple was founded in the thirteenth century by the philosopher-saint Sri Madhvacharya, who is believed to have received the idol of Lord Krishna from inside a ball of clay within a ship's ballast, and it has been in continuous worship ever since under the management of the eight Vaishnava maths that rotate custody of the temple on a two-year cycle, a practice known as Paryaya. The elaborate daily worship schedule begins at four in the morning and continues with fourteen worship sessions through the day, and the feeding of devotees at the temple's community kitchen is on a scale that few temples in India match. The temple's architecture, with its gopuram, decorated chariot and the sacred tank of Madhva Sarovara, occupies the centre of the town and the surrounding Car Street is lined with the eight maths and their distinctive carved facades. Every traveller on a Bangalore to Udupi taxi booking plans their arrival time around the preferred worship session.
Sri Krishna Temple, Udupi
The Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is the defining landmark of the town and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in South India, drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees annually for the darshan of Lord Krishna through the distinctive nine-holed silver window known as the Kanakana Kindi. The temple was founded in the thirteenth century by the philosopher-saint Sri Madhvacharya, who is believed to have received the idol of Lord Krishna from inside a ball of clay within a ship's ballast, and it has been in continuous worship ever since under the management of the eight Vaishnava maths that rotate custody of the temple on a two-year cycle, a practice known as Paryaya. The elaborate daily worship schedule begins at four in the morning and continues with fourteen worship sessions through the day, and the feeding of devotees at the temple's community kitchen is on a scale that few temples in India match. The temple's architecture, with its gopuram, decorated chariot and the sacred tank of Madhva Sarovara, occupies the centre of the town and the surrounding Car Street is lined with the eight maths and their distinctive carved facades. Every traveller on a Bangalore to Udupi taxi booking plans their arrival time around the preferred worship session.
Malpe Beach
Malpe Beach is the most popular beach in the Udupi district, a wide sweep of golden sand at a natural harbour on the Arabian Sea coast approximately four kilometres west of the town centre. The beach is the departure point for the boat service to St. Mary's Island and the primary venue for water sports in the area, including jet skiing, parasailing, speed boat rides and the Sea Walk, a 450-metre elevated walkway over the water that provides views of both the open sea and the river backwaters simultaneously. Malpe is also an important commercial fishing harbour, and the fishing boats pulled up along the northern section of the beach and the early-morning fish auction are a distinctly local dimension of the coastal atmosphere. Families, honeymooners and groups on a one way cab Bangalore to Udupi trip almost always include an evening or morning at Malpe Beach, and the beach's free public Wi-Fi, installed by the local administration, has become one of its small distinguishing features. The combination of the ferry to St. Mary's Island and the harbour atmosphere makes Malpe a more interesting beach stop than a purely sand-and-sea visit.
St. Mary's Island
St. Mary's Island, a cluster of four small islands accessible by a 15-minute boat ride from Malpe harbour, is one of the most geologically unusual sites on India's western coast. The islands are carpeted with closely packed hexagonal basalt columns formed by volcanic activity around 88 million years ago, creating a landscape of natural prisms that is visually striking and scientifically significant. The island also carries considerable historical weight: it is documented as the landing point of Vasco da Gama in 1498 before he reached Calicut, and a cross believed to mark the landing site is one of the island's historical landmarks. The boat crossing from Malpe takes approximately 15 minutes each way, with ferry services regulated by the Karnataka coastal authority, and the island itself has clean beaches, clear water and the extraordinary basalt formations that photographers find irresistible. Travellers on a Bangalore to Udupi car rental trip who are spending two or more nights in the area consistently rate St. Mary's Island as one of the most memorable stops of their visit.
Kapu Beach and Lighthouse
Kapu Beach, also spelled Kaup, is a quieter and less commercially developed alternative to Malpe Beach, located approximately 12 kilometres south of Udupi town on the coastal highway between Mangalore and Udupi. The beach is defined by its historic lighthouse built in 1901, which stands on a rocky promontory at the northern end of the shore and is open to visitors for a brief window at sunrise, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea from its top. The beach itself is a long stretch of clean sand backed by coconut palms, with the waves rougher than at Malpe but the setting more naturally scenic and considerably less crowded. The Kapu Lighthouse has appeared in several Kannada films and is one of the most photographed structures on the Karnataka coast, particularly at sunset when the golden light on the stone tower and the sea behind it creates an unusually photogenic scene. Families looking for a quieter half-day at the beach during a Udupi tour package from Bangalore typically choose Kapu over Malpe when they want to spend time by the water without the commercial activity of the harbour setting.
Karkala and Gomateshwara Statue
Karkala, located approximately 40 kilometres from Udupi in the foothills of the Western Ghats, is a significant Jain heritage town and one of the most rewarding excursions from the coast. The principal landmark is the Gomateshwara statue, a 41.5-foot monolithic granite figure of Lord Bahubali erected in 1432 CE by the Bhairarasa Vodeya dynasty, which stands on a rocky hillock and is considered one of the most important Jain pilgrimage sites in Karnataka. Every twelve years the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony is performed, during which the statue is anointed with milk, saffron, sandalwood and flowers in a ceremony that draws tens of thousands of Jain devotees. The town is also home to the Chaturmukha Basadi, a four-faced Jain temple built in the sixteenth century with a perfectly symmetrical design that is a good example of Jain temple architecture in the coastal Karnataka style. Travellers arriving by a Bangalore to Udupi cab who want to explore the district beyond the coast frequently include Karkala as a day-trip destination, combining it with the drive back toward Mangalore or onward to Dharmasthala.
Anantheshwara and Chandramouleshwara Temples
The Anantheshwara Temple and the adjacent Chandramouleshwara Temple are two of the oldest temples in Udupi, both dedicated to Lord Shiva and both predating the establishment of the Sri Krishna Matha by several centuries. The Anantheshwara Temple, with a history tracing back over a thousand years, is where the saint Madhvacharya is believed to have received his early spiritual education, and it therefore carries a significance in the Dvaita Vedanta tradition that goes beyond its antiquity. The Chandramouleshwara Temple, situated directly opposite, is linked by a shared sacred geography with the Anantheshwara complex and the Sri Krishna Temple that together form the religious heart of Udupi town. Both temples are considerably less crowded than the Sri Krishna Temple and offer a more contemplative visit for those interested in the older religious and architectural traditions of the region. Pilgrims travelling on a Bangalore to Udupi taxi for darshan at the Krishna Temple almost always include these two temples in the same circuit, as they are within easy walking distance of the main matha complex.
Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe Beach is not the most easily accessible stop on a Udupi itinerary, but it is one of the most visually distinctive beaches on the entire Indian coast. The National Highway 66 runs along a narrow strip of land between the Arabian Sea on one side and the calm Souparnika River on the other for a stretch of around five kilometres, so the driver of any vehicle passing through sees the sea on the left and the river on the right simultaneously, with the narrow land and road suspended between them. This double waterfront view is unusual enough that the stretch has become a well-known scenic drive and a stopping point for most travellers passing through the coast between Mangalore and Goa. The beach at Maravanthe is a long, clean, unspoiled arc of sand that is considerably quieter than Malpe and does not have the commercial infrastructure of Kapu. Travellers on a multi-day Udupi tour package from Bangalore who are combining the coast with a drive toward Murudeshwar or Gokarna pass through Maravanthe and typically stop for at least twenty minutes to walk the shoreline.
Kudlu Theertha Falls
Kudlu Theertha Falls, also known as Sita Falls, is a picturesque 150-foot waterfall in the forested foothills of the Western Ghats near the town of Hebri, approximately 40 kilometres from Udupi. The waterfall is formed by the Seetha River dropping through a gorge of dense evergreen forest before collecting in a natural pool below, and the trek of around 30 to 40 minutes through the forest to reach the falls is part of the experience, passing through a tree cover that is home to birds, butterflies and the occasional troop of macaques. The falls are at their most impressive during and immediately after the monsoon season when the volume of water is highest, though the surrounding forest is beautiful throughout the year. Trekkers and nature enthusiasts visiting Udupi with extra time typically include Kudlu Theertha as a morning activity on their second or third day, particularly those who want a contrast with the beach and temple circuit that defines most itineraries. The site is accessible with a private vehicle, which is another reason why a Bangalore to Udupi cab booking rather than public transport is the practical choice for this kind of flexible exploration.
Distance
410 Km
One way
Time
8 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 26200
Plus GST
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About the Bangalore - Udupi route
Bangalore
Where Your Journey Starts
Nelamangala
30 km
Hassan
185 Km
Sakleshpur
240 Km
Dharmasthala
330 Km
Udupi
410 Km
Bangalore
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.
Nelamangala
Western city exit
The opening stage of the Bangalore to Udupi cab journey covers around 30 kilometres from the city to Nelamangala, the main junction town on Bangalore's western edge where the NH 75 toward Hassan, Mangalore and the coast separates from the NH 48 northward. This stretch passes through Yeshwantpur and the western suburbs and the road conditions and traffic levels depend significantly on departure time. Weekday mornings before six-thirty and weekend mornings before five are the cleanest windows for clearing this section before the commuter and outbound leisure traffic peaks. Nelamangala is a practical first stop for fuel, as this is typically the last fully stocked fuel point before the roads narrow into smaller towns toward Hassan. The town also has a cluster of well-known highway restaurants that open early and serve a good South Indian breakfast, making it a natural 20-minute pause before the longer run ahead. From Nelamangala the route continues southwest on NH 75 toward Kunigal and Hassan. The short highlight for this stage: Nelamangala - western city exit; NH 75 junction for Hassan and the coast.
Hassan
Hoysala heritage gateway
From Nelamangala, NH 75 runs southwest for approximately 155 kilometres to Hassan, passing through Kunigal and Channarayapatna on a road that is well-maintained and relatively straightforward for most of its length. The countryside through this section transitions from the dry plateau around Kunigal to the more irrigated and greener agricultural land of the Hassan district, and the drive is pleasant and unhurried once the city traffic is behind. Hassan is the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Hoysala temple circuit, with the famous Chennakeshava Temple at Belur 35 kilometres away and the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu 32 kilometres away. Travellers who have scheduled more than one day for their Bangalore to Udupi trip often plan a detour to Belur or Halebidu on this leg, adding a heritage component to what would otherwise be a purely transit stretch. A lunch break in Hassan is practical, as the town has a good selection of restaurants and is roughly the halfway point of the total journey. The short highlight: Hassan - Hoysala heritage gateway; Belur and Halebidu temples detour; comfortable NH 75 highway stretch.
Sakleshpur
Coffee and cardamom estates
From Hassan, the route continues on NH 75 southwest toward Sakleshpur, covering around 55 kilometres as the road begins to climb into the Western Ghats and the landscape transitions from Hassan's open agricultural plateau to the dense, mist-covered coffee and cardamom estates of the Malnad region. Sakleshpur is a small hill town at around 900 metres altitude, well-known as a trekking base for the popular Sakleshpur to Kukke Subramanya Green Route trail and surrounded by coffee, pepper and areca nut plantations that are beautiful in any season. The drive from Hassan to Sakleshpur is one of the most scenic sections of the entire NH 75 route, and a tea or coffee break here at one of the roadside estate kiosks is genuinely worth the ten minutes it takes. Beyond Sakleshpur, the route enters the Bisle reserve forest and the descent through the Western Ghats begins. The short highlight: Sakleshpur - coffee and cardamom estates; entry to the Western Ghats; famous Green Route trekking base.
Dharmasthala
Major Shiva pilgrimage centre
The descent from Sakleshpur through the Charmadi Ghat to Dharmasthala and then toward the coast is the most dramatic and demanding section of the entire Bangalore to Udupi road journey, and it is the part most experienced drivers approach with greatest care. The Charmadi Ghat road drops sharply through the Western Ghats rainforest, with tight bends, limited overtaking room and, during the monsoon, the possibility of fallen debris and very limited visibility through rain and cloud. The views from certain points along the ghat are genuinely extraordinary, with the 180-degree panorama of forested ridges and valleys described by many travellers as the visual highlight of the entire drive. At the foot of the ghat, Dharmasthala is one of Karnataka's most important pilgrimage centres, a place where a Shaiva temple administration also supports Jain worship within the same complex, reflecting the unique pluralism of the coastal Karnataka coastal faith traditions. Stopping for darshan at Dharmasthala adds approximately 45 minutes to an hour to the journey but is recommended for pilgrims specifically travelling on a religious itinerary. The short highlight: Charmadi Ghat - dramatic 180-degree Western Ghats descent; Dharmasthala - major Shiva pilgrimage centre.
Udupi
Final coastal approach through areca nut and coconut plantations
The final stage from Dharmasthala to Udupi covers approximately 73 kilometres and passes through the distinctive landscape of coastal Karnataka, where the Western Ghats foothills flatten into areca nut and coconut plantations, red-laterite soil roads and the occasional glimpse of the Arabian Sea horizon. Karkala, approximately 40 kilometres from Udupi, is a rewarding stop on this stretch for its Gomateshwara Jain statue and the Chaturmukha Basadi, and many Bangalore to Udupi taxi travellers include a 30-minute visit here on the approach to the coast. Beyond Karkala the road descends to the coastal plain and the characteristic coastal Karnataka landscape of tiled-roof villages, fishing communities and roadside banana and coconut stalls signals the imminent arrival at Udupi. Most travellers departing Bangalore between four and five in the morning reach Udupi by noon to one in the afternoon, giving a full first afternoon for the Sri Krishna Temple darshan and Malpe Beach before the second day's deeper exploration. The short highlight: Karkala - Jain Gomateshwara statue; final coastal approach through areca nut and coconut plantations.
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Minibus Packages for Every Group
Every quotation is built around what the group actually needs rather than a fixed menu. The four tiers below describe how we typically structure mini bus booking online enquiries on this corridor.
Family Minibus Package
The dominant booking type on this route - families travelling for darshan at the Sri Krishna Matha, often extending into a Kollur and Murudeshwar circuit, and frequently with three generations aboard. The 17 and 21 seater configurations work best, and on this corridor they carry a real advantage beyond comfort, since lighter vehicles have consistently had better ghat access when restrictions are in force. We plan these itineraries around a daylight descent, an early temple visit before the queue builds, and beach or lighthouse stops in the late afternoon rather than the middle of the day. Drivers are selected for patience with elderly passengers and extended temple waits, and child seats can be arranged with notice.
Budget Minibus Package
For college groups, student travel to and from Manipal, trekking and photography groups heading for Agumbe and Kudremukh, and community pilgrimages. Standard AC minibus, 25 or 35 seater to maximise headcount, with a straightforward itinerary. Filling the vehicle is what makes this tier work, and on an 810 km round trip the per-head cost on a full 35 seater is genuinely low. The honest caveat is the same one that runs through this whole page: the largest coaches are the first category affected by ghat restrictions, so for monsoon dates we may recommend two smaller vehicles and explain why. Institutional groups should also see our student transportation management service.
Corporate Minibus Package
For team offsites to the coast, and for the Manipal corridor specifically - academic conferences, campus visits, recruitment drives and industry programmes generate steady corporate movement to this district. The Executive Mini Coach tier is standard: pushback seats, charging points at every row, a public address microphone and proper luggage capacity for an eight-hour run. Documentation is handled up front, with GST invoicing, a Proforma Invoice at quotation stage for purchase-order approval, monthly consolidated billing and thirty-day credit terms for signed accounts. On this route we quote a realistic arrival window rather than a single time, because the ghat makes precise promises dishonest. For ongoing requirements see our corporate travels bangalore and employee transportation services bangalore programmes.
Luxury Minibus Package
For coastal destination weddings, premium temple tours, VIP delegations and senior family groups. This tier moves into the force urbania rent bangalore and luxury mini coach range: reclining captain seats, generous legroom, superior climate control and visibly higher interior standards. Over eight to nine hours ending with a ghat descent the comfort difference is functional rather than cosmetic, and the compact 13 and 17 seater Urbania configurations combine that comfort with the vehicle class best suited to a restriction-prone corridor. Drivers travel in formal attire for wedding and VIP work. Coastal wedding season demand is heavy, so book with lead time.
Fare Inclusions, Exclusions and Advance Payment
Every Tejas Tours and Travels quotation for the Bangalore to Udupi corridor is issued in writing with the structure below. Nothing outside this list is charged, and everything inside it is stated before you confirm.
Advance payment: 20 percent of the total fare is payable in advance to confirm the booking.
Included in the Quoted Fare
1. Base fare and fuel charges
2. Driver allowance
Not Included in the Quoted Fare
3. Toll and parking charges
4. Interstate tax and permit charges
5. Driver bata after 9:45 PM, charged extra
6. Final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
7. GST
Insurance note: Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Passengers are advised to arrange their own travel cover where required. Vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law.
Three points are specific to this route. First, temple seva and pooja fees, and the St Mary Islands ferry tickets, are paid on site and sit outside the vehicle fare. Second, Udupi is entirely within Karnataka, so no interstate permit arises; the exclusion above stays in our standard terms because it applies to our other corridors. Third, if a ghat diversion adds distance on the day, the additional kilometres are billed at the pre-agreed per-kilometre rate rather than at an improvised figure, and we will tell you the likely difference between the Shiradi and Charmadi routings at the quotation stage. Garage-to-garage billing is the standard commercial basis for coach hire and we state it plainly up front.
Our Services from Bangalore and Mysore
Tejas Tours and Travels operates a full ground-transport fleet across Bangalore and Mysore, and every service below is available on the Udupi corridor and on every other route we run.
Cab Service: Sedans, SUVs and premium cars for one to seven passengers, and the vehicle class with the most consistent ghat access on this route. Our premium car rentals in bangalore fleet handles car rental bangalore and luxury car rental bangalore needs from single-day local use to week-long outstation itineraries.
Tempo Traveller Service: The 9 to 17 seater band just below minibus capacity, and a frequent recommendation for monsoon travel on this corridor. Our luxury tempo traveller bangalore fleet is the usual choice for groups of ten to sixteen, and the tt vehicle option often prices better than a minibus at that size.
Minibus Service: The 13 to 35 seater mini coaches described throughout this page. Our mini bus rental in bangalore fleet covers Standard AC, Executive and Luxury tiers and handles mini bus booking online for temple circuits, coastal weekends, Manipal movement and outstation group travel.
Bus Service: Full-size 35 to 55 seater coaches. Our bus rental in bangalore service covers rental bus booking for weddings, conferences and institutional travel, and bangalore bus booking for multi-day circuits, with ghat routing planned in advance on this corridor.
Force Urbania: The premium monocoque van that has become the preferred vehicle for high-end small-group travel. Our force urbania rent bangalore fleet offers 10, 13 and 17 seater configurations, and urbania on rent bangalore suits this route for its combination of comfort and compact size.
Luxury Volvo Bus: Multi-axle Volvo and BharatBenz coaches for long-haul comfort. Our volvo bus rental bangalore service is the usual choice for Goa and Shirdi, where volvo luxury bus seating makes a material difference across a long night run.
Corporate Travels: Managed transport for companies, covering offsite logistics, guest transfers and event movement. Our corporate travels bangalore desk provides corporate car rental bangalore with GST invoicing and monthly consolidated billing.
Airport Transfer: Round-the-clock Kempegowda International Airport pickups and drops with live flight tracking, and transfers connecting to Mangalore airport at Bajpe for groups flying part of the way. Our airport transfer bangalore service covers bangalore airport cab and kempegowda airport taxi needs in vehicles from sedans to 35 seater coaches.
Employee Transport: Contracted daily commute operations for IT and BPO organisations. Our employee transportation services bangalore programme covers office cab service bangalore and night shift cab service bangalore with GPS tracking, night-shift marshals and route optimisation, plus it employee transport service, staff bus rental bangalore, tech park cab service and employee shuttle service Bangalore.
School Commute: Safety-first daily school transport and excursion travel. Our school transportation services cover school bus service bangalore and school bus rental bangalore with verified drivers, onboard attendants and live tracking, plus school excursion bus rental bangalore, college trip bus rental bangalore and safe school transport service Bangalore.
Outstation Travel: Multi-day intercity and pilgrimage travel across South India. Our outstation cabs bangalore service handles outstation cab booking and outstation vehicle booking with permits arranged in advance where the route requires them.
Wedding Cab and Bus: Decorated cars for the couple and coordinated fleets for guest movement, including the coastal weddings common in this district. Our wedding car rental bangalore service covers wedding cars for rent, marriage car rental bangalore and wedding bus rental Bangalore as one managed booking.
Innova Hycross: Our innova hycross rent bangalore service offers hycross car rental for families and executives who want SUV comfort with hybrid efficiency on a long ghat route, and it is a popular choice for Manipal parent travel. Curated multi-day tour packages from Bangalore and Mysore are also available across Udupi, Mangalore, Chikmagalur, Sringeri, Goa and the wider South Indian circuit.
How to Book a Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore - Step by Step
Booking a mini bus for hire in Bangalore with Tejas Travels takes under five minutes. Follow these four steps.
Step 1 - Contact Tejas Travels
• Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Share your travel date and your Bangalore pickup location by area, building or landmark - Electronic City, Whitefield, MG Road, Koramangala and similar.
• Share your destination or full itinerary, your group size, and your preferred mini bus tier: Standard AC, Executive Mini Coach or Luxury.
• For Udupi, tell us if you are travelling between June and September so we can advise on ghat conditions and recommend the right vehicle size for the season.
• Tell us if the trip includes Kollur, Murudeshwar, Sringeri, Agumbe or St Mary Islands, since each changes the day plan and the kilometre allowance significantly.
• For Manipal travel, share the campus and dates - term start and end weeks are the busiest periods in the district. For corporate bookings, share your GST number and preferred invoicing format.
Step 2 - Receive Your Written Quote
• Within two hours of your enquiry, Tejas Travels sends a written quote by WhatsApp or email.
• The quote itemizes every charge: mini bus hire rate in rupees per kilometre or as a flat package, driver allowance of Rs 500 to Rs 800 per day depending on vehicle, applicable toll estimates, and GST.
• Where your dates fall in the monsoon, the quote states the expected ghat routing and a realistic arrival window rather than a single optimistic time.
• No verbal-only pricing. Everything is in writing before you commit.
• For Bangalore IT sector corporate clients, a Proforma Invoice is available at this stage for purchase-order approval.
• Request comparison quotes for Standard versus Executive Mini Coach at the same time if you want to weigh both.
Step 3 - Confirm Your Booking and Pay the Advance
• Review the written quote and confirm by WhatsApp or phone.
• A 20 percent advance payment confirms the booking and guarantees the specific mini bus variant on your date.
• Payment options: UPI through Google Pay, PhonePe or Paytm; NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer; or credit and debit card through a payment link.
• Advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes.
• Your confirmation includes driver name and mobile number, vehicle registration number, departure time, pickup location confirmation and the full billing breakdown - all sent by WhatsApp or email in writing.
• For the coastal wedding season, Krishna Janmashtami and the Paryaya festival period, Dasara and Manipal term-change weeks, book well ahead.
Step 4 - Your Driver and Mini Bus Arrive Early
• Your assigned Tejas Travels driver arrives at the confirmed Bangalore pickup point 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
• The mini bus will be clean, sanitized, fuelled and ready.
• The driver calls you 30 minutes before arrival as a courtesy.
• During the trip, the driver handles all routing, toll payments, the ghat descent, and any rerouting required if the ghat position changes on the day.
• At trip end, the balance is settled after deducting the advance.
• Any additional kilometres or hours are billed at the pre-agreed rate.
Quick booking for hire: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your group size, Bangalore pickup area, destination and travel date. Written mini bus quote in two hours.
Payment Methods - Mini Bus for Rent and Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels accepts all major digital and traditional payment methods for both advance deposits and final settlement at trip end.
• UPI - Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI and Amazon Pay. The fastest method, with instant confirmation on receipt. Recommended for advance deposits.
• Bank transfer - NEFT, IMPS and RTGS. Used for corporate clients and advances above Rs 10,000. IMPS is instant; NEFT can take up to two hours.
• Credit and debit card - Visa, Mastercard and RuPay, through a payment link sent to your registered mobile or email. Valid for both advance and full payment.
• Net banking - all major Indian banks, through a payment link sent by WhatsApp or email. Preferred for Bangalore IT corporate purchase-order approvals and institutional payments.
• Cash - accepted for the balance at trip end. The advance must be digital for booking confirmation. A receipt is issued.
• Corporate credit - available to registered corporate accounts and institutions with standing arrangements, with 30-day credit terms, monthly consolidated invoicing and invoices issued within 24 hours.
Note: A 20 percent advance confirms your booking and guarantees vehicle availability. For coastal wedding season, festival dates and Manipal term-change weeks, a higher advance may be required.
Cancellation Policy - Mini Bus Hire in Bangalore
Tejas Travels maintains a fair, transparent and tiered cancellation policy. All terms are communicated in writing at booking confirmation, with no hidden conditions.
• More than 72 hours before departure - no cancellation charge. 100 percent of the advance is refunded within 5 to 7 working days.
• 48 to 72 hours before departure - 10 percent of the total trip fare is charged. The advance is refunded less the 10 percent deduction.
• 24 to 48 hours before departure - 25 percent of the total trip fare is charged. The advance is refunded less the 25 percent deduction.
• 12 to 24 hours before departure - 50 percent of the total trip fare is charged. The advance is refunded less the 50 percent deduction.
• Less than 12 hours before departure - 75 percent of the total trip fare is charged. Minimal or no refund, depending on trip value.
• No-show, where the bus has been deployed and the group is absent - 100 percent of the total trip fare is payable. No refund.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels, for breakdown or force majeure - no charge. 100 percent refunded within two working days, or an alternate vehicle is offered.
Special Cancellation Conditions
• Ghat closures and restrictions - if Shiradi or Agumbe is closed, or a vehicle-category restriction prevents your booked vehicle from travelling, that is force majeure. Full refund within two working days, or an alternative vehicle or routing, whichever you prefer. You do not lose money because a ghat closed.
• Ferry suspension - the St Mary Islands ferry does not operate in the monsoon or in rough sea conditions, and that is outside anyone control. It is not grounds for cancellation charges on the vehicle if you choose to travel anyway, and we will rework the day around alternatives.
• Multi-day coastal circuits - two-night and three-night Udupi, Kollur and Murudeshwar itineraries require minimum seven days notice for a full refund.
• Weddings - minimum seven days notice for a full refund. Cancellations within three days of the wedding date are non-refundable.
• Force majeure - bandhs, landslides, cyclone and flood-related disruption and road closures attract a 100 percent refund within two working days regardless of notice period.
• Modifications - date changes, vehicle upgrades and route additions with more than 24 hours notice are accommodated at no penalty, subject to availability.
How to cancel: Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference. Cancellation confirmation within two hours. Refund to the original payment method within the stated timelines.
Refund Policy - Mini Bus for Rent in Bangalore
All refunds are processed to the original payment instrument. No cash refund is issued unless the advance was paid in cash.
• Cancellation 72 or more hours before departure - 100 percent of the advance paid, processed in 5 to 7 working days to the original payment instrument.
• Cancellation 48 to 72 hours before departure - advance minus the 10 percent charge, processed in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before departure - advance minus the 25 percent charge, processed in 5 to 7 working days.
• Cancellation 12 to 24 hours before departure - advance minus the 50 percent charge, processed in 7 to 10 working days.
• Cancellation by Tejas Travels, including ghat closure force majeure - 100 percent of the advance paid, processed in two working days on priority.
• Trip shortfall, where actual kilometres are less than the minimum - proportional credit on the excess, settled at trip end.
• Billing error or overcharge - the full overcharged amount, processed in 2 to 3 working days after verification.
• Duplicate payment - the full duplicate amount, processed in 2 to 3 working days after confirmation.
Refund by Payment Method
• UPI - Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm refunds reach the UPI-linked bank account within 3 to 5 working days.
• Credit and debit card - refunds reach the originating card within 5 to 7 working days.
• Bank transfer - refunds reach the originating account within 3 to 5 working days, with the account re-confirmed before processing.
• Cash - refunded at the Tejas Travels Bangalore office or by IMPS within five working days.
Refund contact: WhatsApp +91 9980277773 with your booking reference, advance receipt and refund reason. Confirmation within 24 hours.
Book Your Bangalore to Udupi Minibus Today
Whether you are travelling as a family for darshan at the Sri Krishna Matha, planning a coastal weekend around Malpe and St Mary Islands, running a temple circuit through Kollur and Murudeshwar, or moving a student into Manipal with a car boot worth of luggage, Tejas Tours and Travels has the vehicle, the drivers and the ghat knowledge to plan it properly - including a straight answer about what the road is doing on your travel date and which vehicle can use it. Our mini bus rental bangalore service on the Udupi corridor is priced transparently, quoted in writing within two hours, and confirmed with a 20 percent advance.
Call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773, or email info@tejastravels.com. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Share your group size, Bangalore pickup area, travel dates and itinerary, and your written quote arrives within two hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore to Udupi Minibus
The bangalore to udupi distance is 405 km via NH 75 through Hassan, Sakleshpur and the Shiradi Ghat descent to Mangalore, then north on NH 66 along the coast. A minibus covers it in 8 to 9 hours with one breakfast halt, assuming the ghat is open and clear. The Charmadi Ghat route via Karkala reaches Udupi without going through Mangalore and takes about an hour longer. The Shivamogga and Agumbe route is the most scenic and the most restriction-prone.
Yes, and they matter to your booking. Both Shiradi and Agumbe carry seasonal and incident-driven restrictions. Agumbe on NH 169A has had monsoon heavy-vehicle bans issued more or less annually, typically running from mid-June to the end of September, plus landslide closures at the hairpin bends. Shiradi has a similar history of closures and category restrictions. Critically, these orders have repeatedly permitted light vehicles - explicitly including mini buses, vans and cars - while banning heavy vehicles such as luxury coaches and Volvos. We check the current position before every departure and reroute where needed.
On this corridor, often yes, and for a specific reason rather than a sales one. When ghat restrictions are imposed, the line is usually drawn between light and heavy vehicles, and mini buses have repeatedly fallen on the permitted side while larger coaches did not. That means a minibus is frequently the largest vehicle that can actually travel during a restriction. For monsoon travel dates with a group of thirty, we may recommend two 17 seaters over one 35 seater and explain exactly why, even though it is not the simpler booking for us.
A 13 seater AC minibus starts at Rs 12,500 for a one-way drop and Rs 29,000 for a two-night coastal and temple package with the vehicle staying with your group. Larger 21, 25 and 35 seater coaches are quoted on group size, nights and itinerary. Every quote itemizes base fare, driver allowance, toll estimate and GST separately and is sent in writing within two hours. If a ghat diversion adds distance on the day, the extra kilometres are billed at the pre-agreed rate, and we tell you the likely difference between routings up front.
A 20 percent advance on the total fare confirms your booking and holds the specific vehicle for your date. The advance receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and your confirmation includes driver name, mobile number, vehicle registration, departure time and the full billing breakdown in writing. For coastal wedding season, festival dates and Manipal term-change weeks, a higher advance may be requested.
Included: base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Not included: toll and parking, interstate tax and permit charges, driver bata after 9:45 PM, and GST. Temple seva and pooja fees and the St Mary Islands ferry tickets are paid on site. Udupi is entirely within Karnataka, so no interstate permit arises on this route. The final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage, which we state plainly up front.
No. Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Our vehicles carry the statutory motor insurance required under law and our drivers hold valid commercial licences, but passengers wanting personal travel cover should arrange it independently. On a long ghat route we recommend it more strongly than on plain highway trips, and for large institutional and college groups a group travel policy is usually inexpensive and simple to obtain.
The ferry from Malpe takes around thirty minutes each way and the islands are a National Geological Monument, with columnar basalt rock formations that are genuinely unusual. But the ferry is seasonal and does not operate during the monsoon or in rough sea conditions, and that decision is made locally on the day. Plan it as a half day, confirm operation on the morning, and have an alternative ready - Kaup lighthouse or Malpe itself works well. We will not promise you the islands in writing, because nobody honestly can.
Yes, and a large share of our Udupi bookings are really temple circuits. Kollur Mookambika is around eighty kilometres inland and north and works as a full day from Udupi. Murudeshwar is further up the coast and is usually paired with Kollur across two days. Sringeri and Agumbe sit up the ghat inland and suit a Malnad loop rather than a coastal one. Each adds meaningful distance, so tell us at the quotation stage and the kilometres go into the plan rather than surfacing at settlement.
Yes, and it is a steady part of our work on this corridor. Manipal sits five kilometres from Udupi, and term start and end weeks generate concentrated demand for both people and luggage - which is exactly when a hired vehicle beats individual bus tickets, since students move with far more than a seat can hold. We handle single-family trips, shared parent groups travelling together, and institutional movement for conferences and campus programmes. Book early around term-change weeks, when both accommodation and vehicles are tight across the district.