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Vagamon Meadows
Open grassy slopes by the road. A bus parks on the wider part of the road; keep an hour for the group.
Vagamon Pine Forest
A few minutes from the meadows. Gather the group at the entrance; the slope is steep in places.
Kurisumala
A long, steep walk to the top. Only for the fit ones; others can wait at the base.
Thangal Para
A rock hill with valley views. The climb is short but steep.
Vagamon Lake
Near the meadows. A calm half hour.
Distance
560 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 14 hr
Via Hosur, Dindigul and Kumily
Starting from
₹ 52800
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
Start
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560 km
One assembly point
Day one for the bus starts at 5 am from a single gate, ideally the college or office itself, where a coach can stand while the whole group loads. Luggage goes into the hold under the floor, and the coordinator ticks names off a printed list. We keep out of the central areas, since the police there allow a bus only a short halt. The bus runs down Hosur Road to the Attibele toll and makes its first stop just past the border, at Hosur.
Border papers
For a full bus, the Hosur halt, about 40 km out, takes fifteen minutes while the driver settles the permit papers. Hosur sits at about 880 m and gets rain from both monsoons. It is a big flower growing area, and the district grows flowers on about 3,700 hectares, roses most of all. Kempegowda airport is about 75 km away, handy if a group member flies in to join. Breakfast is planned at Krishnagiri, where hotels can serve a full bus.
Breakfast for fifty
Breakfast for the whole bus is at Krishnagiri, about 95 km out, at a highway hotel that can serve a full coach in about 40 minutes. The coordinator counts heads before leaving. Krishnagiri dam, the KRP dam, is about 10 km away between Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri, a picnic spot for a slower day. The Hosur to Krishnagiri stretch is being widened to six lanes, so expect work zones. The bus then takes NH44 to Salem.
Tea on the bypass
Twenty minutes at a big food court on the Salem bypass, about 210 km out, covers tea and the toilets. Salem is a textile city, with a stainless steel plant run by SAIL since 1981. Tharamangalam temple, about 24 km off, shows a light effect every year from 21 February. In the Tamil month of Aadi, mid July to mid August, the Kottai Mariamman festival fills the old town, another reason the coach keeps to the bypass. NH44 carries on south from here.
Biryani lunch
Lunch for the group is at Dindigul, about 370 km out, where the local biryani is known across Tamil Nadu; we phone ahead so the group's order is ready within fifty minutes. On the hill by the city stands the rock fort, about 900 ft high, built in 1605 and now in ASI care. A coach is wiser on the highway than in the narrow village lanes around. Theni is about 80 km west, with the hills coming into view on the way.
Foot of the hills
A twenty minute tea halt at Theni, about 450 km out, gives the group a break at the foot of the hills. The district headquarters is about 70 km from Madurai and bakes in summer. Near Andipatti the Vaigai dam stands about 111 ft high, and Meghamalai climbs to about 1,500 m beyond. The water cans get refilled here. After Cumbum, about 40 km on, the ghat begins, so this is the last proper tea of the day.
Last flat road
Cumbum, about 490 km out, is the last halt on flat ground, fifteen minutes for the restroom before the ghat. The bus stays on the main road, as the vineyard lanes are narrow. Cumbum Panneer grapes, GI tagged since April 2023, are sold at stalls by the road. Buses use the Kumily ghat daily, but a full bus climbs the 25 km slowly. Students should stay seated through the bends.
Night halt at Thekkady
Kumily, about 515 km out, is where the bus stops for the night. Choose a hotel on the main road with room to park a coach, as the lanes behind are narrow. The lake at Thekkady lies about 4 km away. The town has filled with homestays and hotels since the 1980s, yet a big group still needs to book well ahead. Spice shops along the road sell cardamom, pepper and tea. The remaining 45 km to Vagamon is a short morning run.
Tea country
The bus passes Peermade, about 540 km out, at about 915 m. On the way from Kumily the road runs through Vandiperiyar, with tea factories beside NH183. Kuttikkanam, close by, has the old summer palace of the Travancore kings, a history stop for a college group on the return. Waterfalls and grassland line the road. The bus takes the hill bends slowly, in low gear on the climbs, and Vagamon is about 20 km on.
Stay drop
About 14 hours of driving, spread over two days, brings the bus to Vagamon. Pick a stay a coach can reach, or arrange the drop at the junction where a side road begins. At about 1,100 m on the Kottayam and Idukki border the evenings turn cool, so jackets belong in the day bags, not the hold. Erattupetta, about 25 km west, is the nearest bigger town. Our driver remains with the bus near the stay throughout the trip.
Taking a college batch or a corporate group of 30 to 50 to the Vagamon hills? This is our Bangalore to Vagamon Bus page, covering the road, parking at stops and fares by seat count. A bus is the practical choice for a trip this long, and we split it with a night at Kumily so nobody arrives worn out. Tejas Tours & Travels has run bus on rent in Bangalore since 2009.
Route | One way | Vagamon and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to Vagamon via Salem, Dindigul, Theni and Kumily | About 560 km | About 1,120 km | About 14 hr with stops |
Vagamon is about 560 km away, about 1120 km for the round trip. A bus is billed for four days, 1,200 km, which fits the drive with a night at Kumily. Bus tolls, Tamil Nadu and Kerala permits, 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. Pick an AC or a non-AC coach; that choice sets the rate.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹65 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 |
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, 5 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,720 a person.
27 to 30 people: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 45 to 50: 50 seater bus. On narrow hill roads, a mid-size bus is easier than the longest one.
Group of 15 to 25? The Bangalore to Vagamon mini bus handles the hill road better. Organisers going ahead can take the Bangalore to Vagamon 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
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹73,168 ₹88,390
+ ₹12990 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹78,988 ₹95,438
+ ₹14038 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹58,900 ₹71,176
+ ₹10476 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹84,808 ₹1,02,485
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹85,000
+ ₹15120 (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
The road to Vagamon is about 560 km each way, around 1,120 km in all, by Hosur, Krishnagiri, Salem, Dindigul, Theni and Cumbum, then over the Kumily ghat and through Peermade. A full bus needs about 14 hours of driving, so it halts a night at Kumily.
Four days billed at 1,200 km at ₹60/km come to ₹72,000. Driver allowance ₹4,000. Tolls, permits and GST extra.
A bus needs about fourteen hours of driving. Splitting it at Kumily keeps the driver and the group fresh.
Yes, the main road takes buses. Some stays on side roads cannot; we check.
The 49 or 50 seater. Sizes and rates: bus on rent in Bangalore.
Yes, on the morning after the Kumily halt.
October to March. The hills are cool and dry, and the Peermade road is easy for a big bus. June to September brings heavy rain and fog, which slows the ghat and cuts outdoor time on the hills. On day one, the plains from Salem to Theni are hot from March to May.
Big bags go in the hold, and a day bag at the seat holds water, a jacket and a rain cover. Vagamon, at about 1,100 m, is cool in the evenings. Keep an overnight kit in the day bag for Kumily, so the hold is not unloaded for one night. The coordinator keeps the name list and IDs.
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