Karnataka, India · for visitors from abroad
Visiting Karnataka from abroad: hire a vehicle with a driver
Fly into Bengaluru (BLR) or Mangaluru (IXE) and post your trip once on Yippigo: verified operators quote a car, tempo traveller or Urbania with a driver for your whole stay. Compare itemised quotes and pay the operator you choose directly. Nandi Hills is 61 km (38 miles) from Bengaluru by road.
This site is in English. Prices are in Indian rupees (₹).
- Free to post
- Compare quotes
- 25% advance only after you choose
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- Fly into
- Bengaluru or Mangaluru
- Bengaluru to Nandi Hills
- 61 km (38 miles)
- 2–6 people
- Car (SUV) or 12-seat tempo traveller with driver
- Best season
- October to March
- Prices
- In Indian rupees (₹); pay the operator directly
How many are travelling?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, with its day fare and the fare from Bengaluru to the main sights.
Fits your group
SUV / Innova
6–7 seats
₹4,700–6,300 for a full day (250 km)
Bengaluru → Nandi Hills
₹4,700–6,300
SUV / Innova · 61 km one way · 1 day, round trip
Tap a route:
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Where to land
- Bengaluru (BLR): Kempegowda International Airport, north of the city: the start for Mysuru, Coorg, Hampi, Chikkamagaluru and Belur.
- Mangaluru (IXE): International airport on the coast: the start for Udupi, Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Coorg and Gokarna.
- Mysuru (MYQ) and Hubballi (HBX): Domestic airports: Mysuru for the palace city and the forests, Hubballi for Hampi, Badami, Dandeli and Gokarna.
From Bengaluru by road
One way, by road, from our route catalog. Plan 8–10 hours of driving a day at most.
| To | Distance | Drive, with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Nandi Hills | 61 km (38 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Srirangapatna | 127 km (79 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Mysuru | 143 km (89 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Shravanabelagola | 141 km (88 miles) | 3–4 h |
| Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura | 247 km (153 miles) | 5–6 h |
| Coorg (Madikeri) | 254 km (158 miles) | 6–8 h |
| Chikkamagaluru | 250 km (155 miles) | 6–8 h |
| Hampi | 338 km (210 miles) | 7–8 h |
How it works
1. Post your trip
Arrival airport and date, the places you want to see, how many people and how much luggage. In English; it takes two minutes and costs nothing.
2. Verified operators quote
Operators near your pickup send itemised quotes: the vehicle, the driver's daily allowance, night halts, tolls and any state entry taxes, each on its own line.
3. Compare and ask
Ask each operator about the vehicle's model and age, whether the driver speaks English, and how they take payment.
4. Book and pay the operator
Accept the quote you prefer and pay the operator's advance directly, by a method you agree with them.
Is it safe to hire a driver?
- An operator sends a quote only with a vehicle whose papers (registration, insurance, permit and fitness certificate) our team has checked and approved.
- Every quote names the operator, so you can ask for the vehicle number and the driver's name and phone before the trip.
- Forest highways close at night and ghat roads are slow: keep to 6–8 hours of driving a day and finish drives before dark.
Travelling with a driver: what is usual
- Drivers on multi-day trips stay where you stay or in drivers' rooms; the quote shows the driver allowance and night halts.
- Tipping the driver at the end of a trip is common but optional.
- Most drivers speak Kannada and some English, Hindi or Tamil: ask in your request.
Paying
- You pay the operator directly; the quote says how much advance the operator asks.
- Payment methods depend on the operator: many take UPI and bank transfer, which may not work with a foreign card or bank. Agree on payment before you accept the quote.
- Prices on this site are in Indian rupees (₹).
Words you will hear
- Tempo traveller :
- a 12 to 26-seat van with a driver, the usual vehicle for groups of 10 to 25
- Darshan :
- seeing and praying before the deity in a temple
- Seva :
- a ritual offering booked at a temple, such as Sarpa Samskara at Kukke Subramanya
- Basadi :
- a Jain temple, as at Shravanabelagola and Halebidu
- Ghat road :
- a winding road up into the Western Ghats
- Driver allowance (bata) :
- a daily amount for the driver's food, paid on top of the vehicle hire and listed on the quote
Questions groups ask
Can I book a vehicle with a driver from Bengaluru airport?
Yes. Post the trip with Bengaluru airport (BLR) as the pickup and your arrival date; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole tour.
Do I need an international driving licence?
Not for this: every vehicle comes with a local driver, so you do not drive yourself.
Is Hampi worth the long drive from Bengaluru?
For anyone who loves history, yes: give it two full days, and add Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal if you can. Some visitors take the overnight train to Hosapete and have the vehicle meet them there.
How far are the main sights from Bengaluru?
Nandi Hills 61 km (38 miles); Srirangapatna 127 km (79 miles); Mysuru 143 km (89 miles); Shravanabelagola 141 km (88 miles); Belur, Halebidu & Somanathapura 247 km (153 miles); Coorg (Madikeri) 254 km (158 miles); Chikkamagaluru 250 km (155 miles); Hampi 338 km (210 miles). Measured by road.
Which vehicle for my group?
2 people: AC Coach 50–56 seater; 4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote, paid to the operator to confirm. Payment methods depend on the operator; agree them before you accept. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
- Free to post
- Compare itemised quotes
- Pay the operator a 25% advance only after you accept a quote
- Operators quote only once their vehicle's papers are approved