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Unchalli Falls
A few hundred metres of steps from the parking. Send the group down in batches and keep about ninety minutes in all.
Jog Falls
The best stop on the way. The bus parks in the vehicle area; keep two hours if the group wants to walk the steps.
Marikamba Temple, Sirsi
About an hour from Unchalli. The bus drops near the main road, a short walk to the temple.
Sahasralinga
A hanging bridge and river rocks. Fine for a college group, slow for a big family group with elders.
Distance
435 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 11 hr
Via Tumkur, Shimoga and Siddapur
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
Start
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435 km
Single pickup point
A college or office group of 45 boards at 4:30 am at one agreed spot with space for a coach. Avoid Majestic, where police give private buses only seconds to load on peak days. The coach rules inside Bangalore are confirmed again for every Unchalli Falls group. Leaving before 6 also beats the weekend queue at the Nelamangala toll. Breakfast is at Tiptur. The first halt on the Unchalli Falls road is Tumkur, where everyone can stretch.
Drive through
At Tumkur, officially Tumakuru, the coach does not stop; fifty breakfasts at this hour make no sense. NH48 goes north from here to Sira, about 50 km on, but the bus turns west. A member landing at the airport can join here by taxi, roughly 90 km away. Araluguppe, with a 12th century Hoysala temple, is about 25 km away, a return detour for a history group. Breakfast is at Tiptur.
Breakfast for the group
Fifty breakfasts are served at Tiptur, in a highway restaurant whose forecourt fits the coach. Allow 45 minutes with the head count. Construction of a wider Tumakuru to Shivamogga road started along here by 2022, so diversions are possible. A history minded group can stop on the way home at Arsikere, a little ahead, where a Hoysala shrine of Ishvara dates to 1220 AD. KSRTC and private buses run from Tiptur to every big town.
Restroom halt
At Kadur the coach takes a 15 minute restroom halt at a highway fuel station, faster than the town for fifty, and the driver checks tyres and fuel for the hill roads that follow later in the day. Kemmangundi is about 42 km away, and Tarikere, Birur and Kadur are its nearest stations, a hill trip for another time. Arsikere is about 38 km behind. The coordinator confirms the lunch order at Shimoga by phone and counts heads before the bus moves.
Lunch with parking
Lunch for the coach is at Shimoga, now Shivamogga, at a restaurant on the outskirts where buses can park. Fifty people need about an hour. The odometer will read close to 290 km by now. Monsoon months, June to early October, make city traffic crawl, so lunch is kept outside the centre. The coordinator should do a head count before the bus leaves, because the afternoon has fewer good stops. Sagar is about 80 km on, a little under two hours by coach on the two lane NH69.
Tea
Sagar gives the coach 15 minutes for tea at a highway hotel with room to stand. This is where the bus leaves NH69 and turns north to Siddapur. A student group returning this way can visit Varadamoola, about 6 km off, where the Varada river rises from a spring. Shivamogga airport is about 78 km from Sagar, if a teacher must fly back early. The road ahead is narrower, so the driver takes it slowly.
Drive through
The bus passes Siddapur, about 400 km from Bangalore, without stopping, since the group had tea at Sagar. A state road leads from here down to Kumta on the coast, and Sirsi lies to the north over the hills. The slopes around the town are planted with areca, with cardamom and pepper climbing between the palms. The road narrows after Siddapur, and the coach goes slowly through the villages. Unchalli is about 35 km on.
Falls parking
A full bus needs about 11 hours of driving to Unchalli, so most groups reach Sirsi, about 30 km away, by evening and see the falls the next morning. Pick a Sirsi hotel that can park the coach and feed everyone together in the evening. In the monsoon, June to September, carry raincoats rather than umbrellas, as the path is narrow. Hubli airport is about 2.5 hours from Sirsi for staff who fly.
Planning a monsoon trip for 35 or 45 people to Unchalli and Jog? For a Bangalore to Unchalli Falls Bus trip, the stops, timings and rates are listed further down. With a group that big, one bus is simpler than three vans, and the driver knows which halts can take a full coach. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Unchalli Falls and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Unchalli Falls via Tumkur, Shimoga and Siddapur | About 435 km | About 870 km | About 11 hr with stops |
Unchalli is about 435 km from Bangalore, close to 870 km both ways. We bill three days at 900 km. Jog Falls is on the route, so it costs nothing extra; any other side trip is added per km. Bus tolls, parking and GST are at actual. Volvo or BharatBenz on request, 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.
Under 30 travellers: 30 seater bus. Up to 40: 40 seater bus. Up to 50: 50 seater bus. Monsoon trips mean wet shoes and raincoats; a few empty seats keep the cabin dry.
Only want the big falls? Our Bangalore to Jog Falls bus is a shorter trip. Group of 20 or so? The Bangalore to Unchalli Falls mini bus suits you better.
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.
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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
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2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
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13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
Unchalli Falls is about 435 km from Bangalore, about 870 km for the round trip, by Tumakuru, Tiptur, Kadur, Shivamogga, Sagar and Siddapur. A full bus needs about 11 hours with breakfast, lunch and tea, so we start at 4:30 am, stay at Sirsi and see the falls the next morning.
A 40 seater for three days, 900 km at ₹60/km, is ₹54,000. Allowance ₹3,000. Tolls, parking and GST extra.
Yes. Jog is near Sagar, right on the route. Most bus groups see it on day one and stay in Sagar.
The 50 seater. Every size is listed on bus on rent in Bangalore.
July to October. In peak rain the steps are slippery, so keep the group together.
It is narrow, so the driver drives slowly and only by day. We check the road before your date.
The highway up to Sagar is two lane and fine for a coach. After Sagar the road to Siddapur is narrower, with bends and village sections, and the driver goes slowly. In the monsoon the ghat roads around Sirsi can be slippery, so we drive them only in daylight and keep spare time in the plan.
One bag each in the hold under the floor and one small bag at the seat. Pack rain gear, a spare set of clothes and slippers for the falls, as paths get wet. Label every bag with a name and phone number. The coordinator counts bags at loading and at the hotel, which saves time on a two night trip.
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