
Bangalore to Vagamon Cab Service - Outstation Taxi and Car Rental to Kerala's Hill Country
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Vagamon Meadows
The image that made Vagamon famous. These rolling, treeless hills, known locally as the mottakunnu or bald hills, are carpeted in short green grass and stretch in soft folds towards the horizon. Families picnic on the slopes, children roll down them, and on misty mornings the hills seem to float. Go early for the light and the empty slopes, and wear shoes with grip, as the grass is slippery after rain.
Distance
550 Km
One way
Time
10 hrs
Via expressway
Starting from
₹ 10736
Plus GST

Dzire Swift A/C
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹8,936 ₹10,736
+ ₹1536 (Taxes & Charges)

Etios A/c
NORMALAC4 Seats
₹8,936 ₹10,736
+ ₹1536 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 6 A/C
LUXURY6 Seats
₹11,070 ₹13,321
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova 7 A/C
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹11,070 ₹13,321
+ ₹1921 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Crysta 7 A/C
LUXURY7 Seats
₹12,137 ₹14,613
+ ₹2113 (Taxes & Charges)

Innova Hycross
LUXURYAC7 Seats
₹14,271 ₹17,197
+ ₹2497 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota commuter A/C
LUXURY10 Seats
₹36,550
+ ₹6435 (Taxes & Charges)
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Corolla-altis A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹19,650
+ ₹3465 (Taxes & Charges)

Camry A/C
LUXURY4 Seats
₹28,000
+ ₹4950 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi A6
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹39,300
+ ₹6930 (Taxes & Charges)

Audi-q7 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹66,800
+ ₹11880 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW 5 Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹88,800
+ ₹15840 (Taxes & Charges)

BMW-7-Series A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹83,300
+ ₹14850 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes-benz-s-class-320 A/C
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹88,800
+ ₹15840 (Taxes & Charges)

Mercedes Benz E Class Rent
LUXURYAC4 Seats
₹77,800
+ ₹13860 (Taxes & Charges)

Rolls-royce-ghost
LUXURY4 Seats
₹3,31,000
+ ₹59400 (Taxes & Charges)

Toyota Fortuner A/C
LUXURY5 Seats
₹33,500
+ ₹5940 (Taxes & Charges)
Where Your Journey Starts
90 Km
205 Km
370 Km
445 Km
505 Km
550 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.

Mango Capital of Tamil Nadu
A pre-dawn start clears Electronic City and the Attibele border in under an hour, and the Tamil Nadu interstate tax is settled here. Hosur's cool plateau climate earned it the Little England name in British times, and it now hosts some of the country's best-known automobile plants. Krishnagiri, famous for its mango orchards, is where most drivers take the first coffee and breakfast halt, around 6:30 AM.

Steel City of Tamil Nadu
The highway runs past Dharmapuri and through the short Thoppur ghat before descending into Salem, a city ringed by the Shevaroy and Kalrayan hills. The Salem Steel Plant gives the city its nickname, and it is also known across Tamil Nadu for sago, handloom silk and silver anklets. The bypass keeps the drive quick, and highway plazas here make a good short break.

Lock City of Tamil Nadu
Namakkal's poultry farms supply eggs across the country, and its rock fort and giant open-air Anjaneyar temple stand in the town centre. The road continues past Karur, known for home textiles, to Dindigul, where handmade locks carry a GI tag and Dindigul biryani draws its own devotees. The Rock Fort stands above the town. Lunch at around 11:30 AM here sets you up for the hills ahead, as this is where you leave NH44.

Land of the Vaigai Dam
Turning south-west, the road reaches Batlagundu, where the ghat road to Kodaikanal begins, and the Palani Hills rise to the right. Theni lies in a broad, fertile valley between the Western Ghats and the Varusanadu hills. Close to town, the Vaigai Dam, built in 1959 on the river that flows on to Madurai, has landscaped gardens that make a pleasant short stop. The district is also a major trading centre for cardamom from the nearby Bodinayakanur hills and for bananas and vegetables from the valley farms.
Spice Town at the Gate of Thekkady
At Lower Camp stands the memorial to Colonel John Pennycuick, the British engineer who built the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1895 and turned this dry valley green. Farmers in Theni still honour him with Pongal celebrations every January. From here the road climbs a steep ghat with sharp hairpin bends to the Kerala border at Kumily, where the Kerala interstate tax is completed. Kumily is a lively spice market town, and Thekkady, four kilometres away, is the gateway to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, with its lake boat rides and nature walks. Many families stay the night here.

Scotland of Asia
The final 20 kilometres wind through tea gardens and small hill villages, with sudden views across deep valleys. Vagamon is often called the Scotland of Asia for its misty grasslands and cool climate, and the Hill of Three Faiths for Kurisumala, Thangal Para and Murugan Mala, which rise side by side. On a direct 5:00 AM departure you arrive by late afternoon, in time to check in and watch the mist settle over the meadows. Some resorts sit on narrow, steep lanes; your driver will confirm the approach road with the property before arrival.










Vagamon has become a favourite for Bangalore team offsites, with its large resorts, open meadows for team activities, paragliding and trekking. We move leadership teams in premium cars and larger groups in tempo travellers or mini buses, all coordinated under one booking. Includes GST invoices, a Proforma Invoice for PO-based approval, verified chauffeurs, daily duty slips and consolidated billing. Our corporate travels desk plans arrivals so every vehicle reaches the resort before the evening sessions.
Our most booked format on this route. A typical four to five-day plan drives to Thekkady on day one for the Periyar boat ride and spice gardens, continues to Vagamon for two nights, and returns via Munnar or Kochi. As a kerala hill station tour from bangalore, it covers three very different hill towns with one car and one driver. A bangalore to vagamon innova booking in a Crysta, or our innova hycross rent bangalore option, keeps everyone comfortable on the ghat sections.
For couples, students and small groups of friends watching costs. AC Etios or Dzire sedans with the same verified drivers and maintenance standards as the rest of the fleet. The budget tier changes the car, never the safety checks. Because billing runs garage to garage, a bangalore to vagamon car rental booked as a round trip with the car staying for sightseeing usually gives the best value.
For couples, senior executives and special occasions. Choose from Fortuner, Corolla Altis and Camry, or step up to the Audi A6, Audi Q7, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Rolls-Royce Ghost. On winding hill roads, the comfort and quiet of a premium car make a real difference. Book early for December, Christmas and New Year, when Vagamon resorts and premium cars fill quickly.
We run a full range of vehicles from one Bangalore base, so if your headcount changes after booking we can move you up or down a category without restarting the process.
• 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 small groups and extended families
• Mini bus, 12 to 24 seater — AC and non-AC, for mid-size groups
• Force Urbania, 13 to 17 seater — luxury van for premium group travel
• Bus, 27 to 50 seater — including Volvo and Benz coaches for large groups
Tejas Tours and Travels does not operate sleeper bus services. All our group vehicles are seated configuration with push-back seats.
We quote in writing before you book, and the quote itemises every charge. A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking.
• Base fare and fuel charges
• Driver allowance
• Toll and parking charges
• Interstate tax for the Tamil Nadu and Kerala crossings
• Driver bata after 9:45 PM
• Final rental is based on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage
• GST as applicable
Tejas Tours and Travels does not cover passenger insurance. Travellers who want personal cover are advised to arrange their own travel insurance. Vehicle insurance and full statutory compliance are maintained across the fleet.
Every service below runs from both our Bangalore and Mysore bases, so a trip can start in one city and end in the other with the same operator.
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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 vagamon distance is about 550 km via Salem, Dindigul, Theni, Kumily and Kuttikkanam. Driving time is 10 to 11 hours, as the last 90 km are ghat and hill roads. With halts, most travellers arrive in 11 to 12 hours. We recommend leaving by 5:00 AM, or breaking the journey with a night at Thekkady.
For most trips we use the Theni and Kumily route. It is about 70 km shorter, passes through the scenic Cumbum grape valley and lets you stop at Thekkady. The Coimbatore, Thrissur and Thodupuzha route is longer but runs mostly on wide highway, and it suits travellers who want to add Kochi or the backwaters. Your driver confirms the route with you before departure.
Fares start from around Rs 15 per km for an AC sedan, with Innova Crysta, Hycross and premium cars priced higher. The quoted fare includes base fare, fuel charges and driver allowance. Toll and parking, interstate tax for both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, driver bata after 9:45 PM and GST are billed separately, and the final rental is calculated on total kilometres and hours from our garage to garage.
Yes, a bangalore to vagamon one way cab can be arranged. Because the car and driver return to Bangalore, billing is still calculated garage to garage, so a one-way trip is usually quoted close to a round trip. A vagamon to bangalore cab for your return can also be scheduled separately if you travel on to Kochi or Alleppey first.
A 20 percent advance of the total fare confirms your booking and locks in the specific vehicle. You can pay by UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), NEFT, IMPS or RTGS bank transfer, or by card through a payment link. A receipt is issued within 30 minutes, and the balance is settled at trip end after the advance is deducted.
September to May is the best season, with December to February the coolest and clearest. From June to August the monsoon brings heavy rain, thick mist and lush scenery, but hill roads are slower and paragliding usually stops. Christmas, New Year and long weekends are peak times, so book the cab and resort two to three weeks ahead.
Tejas Tours and Travels does not provide passenger insurance cover, so travellers who want personal cover should arrange their own travel insurance. All vehicles carry valid insurance and full statutory compliance, and every driver is verified. To book, call or WhatsApp +91 9980277773 or email info@tejastravels.com with your travel date, pickup location, number of passengers and preferred vehicle. A written quote follows within two hours.
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.