Yatra bus and tempo traveller hire
Temple circuits have their own rhythm: early starts for darshan, long halts, elders who need easy steps and frequent stops, and drivers who know where buses may park near each temple.
Post the circuit once (Dwarka and Somnath, Ambaji, Pavagadh, Nathdwara, Shirdi or Ujjain) and verified operators near you send itemised quotes for the whole yatra: vehicle, driver, halts, tolls and permits.
A tempo traveller suits a family yatra and the narrow lanes around most temples; a mini bus or coach takes a whole satsang or society group together. Tell operators about early darshan times and long halts so the driver's hours and night halts are priced in from the start.
Pilgrimage and yatra trips: ₹24–75 per km with driver for 13–49 seats (as of Oct 2026). A full day of 250 km in a 17-seater tempo traveller, the usual pick, costs ₹6,800–8,400. Operators ask a 25% advance, paid to them directly.
Vehicles and rates
The vehicles groups pick most for this kind of trip, with the rate per km and one full day of hire.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate per km | Full day (250 km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹24–30 | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹40–55 | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹55–75 | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Typical trips and what they cost
Round trips with driver, priced for each vehicle.
| Trip | Distance | Days | Tempo Traveller 17-seater | Mini Bus 28–35 seater | AC Coach 40–49 seater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad → Dwarka | 440 km | 3 days | ₹26,600–32,700 | ₹42,900–58,100 | ₹58,100–78,400 |
| Ahmedabad → Somnath | 410 km | 3 days | ₹24,900–30,600 | ₹40,100–54,300 | ₹54,300–73,200 |
| Ahmedabad → Ambaji | ≈ 181 km | 2 days | ₹14,000–17,100 | ₹22,400–30,200 | ₹30,200–40,700 |
| Ahmedabad → Nathdwara | 300 km | 2 days | ₹18,400–22,600 | ₹29,500–39,900 | ₹39,900–53,800 |
| Ahmedabad → Shirdi | 520 km | 3 days | ₹31,900–39,100 | ₹51,100–69,100 | ₹69,100–93,100 |
| Ahmedabad → Ujjain | 380 km | 2 days | ₹23,100–28,300 | ₹37,100–50,300 | ₹50,300–67,800 |
One way by road; ≈ marks a distance estimated from the map. Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Which vehicle for your group
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
| 74 | 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater (50–56 seats) | ₹17,600–22,800 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Before you book
- List every temple and the darshan or aarti timings you want to make.
- Mention senior citizens and wheelchairs so operators plan seating and halts.
- Ask about parking near each temple: big coaches often stop at the edge of town.
- Confirm the driver knows the circuit and whether two drivers are needed on long days.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Questions groups ask
How much does pilgrimage and yatra trips cost?
Tempo Traveller 17-seater: ₹24–30 per km; Mini Bus 28–35 seater: ₹40–55 per km; AC Coach 40–49 seater: ₹55–75 per km (indicative, October 2026). For a full day of 250 km with driver: ₹6,800–8,400 (Tempo Traveller 17-seater), ₹11,000–15,000 (Mini Bus 28–35 seater), ₹15,000–20,200 (AC Coach 40–49 seater), with 5% GST.
What does a typical trip cost?
Ahmedabad to Dwarka (440 km each way), 3 days: ₹26,600–32,700 in a Tempo Traveller 17-seater, ₹42,900–58,100 in a Mini Bus 28–35 seater, ₹58,100–78,400 in a AC Coach 40–49 seater, as of Oct 2026.
Which vehicle do we need for our group?
17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater; 74 people: 2 × AC Coach 50–56 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
How much advance do operators ask?
25% of the quote for pilgrimage trips, paid to the operator to confirm the booking; the balance as agreed with them. No Yippigo fee (free during launch).
Can we stop at temples on the way that are not on the plan?
Yes, if you tell the operator before the trip. Small detours are usually fine; long ones add kilometres to the bill, so ask for them on the quote.