Planning a trip with the whole family or a group of friends? A Tempo Traveller is the most comfortable way to keep everyone together on the road. Bakkiya Tours & Travels has been arranging group vehicles from Virudhachalam since 2010, and we run well-kept, air-conditioned Tempo Travellers with drivers who know the temple towns, hill routes and highways of South India inside out.
Whether it is a Navagraha temple tour, a wedding party moving between venues, a Kodaikanal or Ooty holiday, or an airport run to Trichy or Chennai, you tell us the plan and we take care of the driving.
Our Tempo Traveller fleet
We match the vehicle to your group size so you are never cramped and never paying for empty seats:
12-seater
Perfect for a single family or a small group. Individual pushback seats and room for luggage.
14-seater
Our most-booked size for temple tours and weekend getaways with extended family.
17-seater
For larger groups, office outings and pilgrimage parties travelling together.
Every coach is air-conditioned with comfortable reclining seats, generous luggage space, a music system and clean interiors. Larger multi-vehicle groups are welcome too — we can send two or more Tempo Travellers, or combine them with a bus.
What is included with every booking
- An experienced, verified driver who knows the routes, temples and good places to stop.
- Driver's stay and meals arranged — you don't have to worry about his food or accommodation on multi-day trips.
- Fuel and vehicle running built into a clear, agreed quote.
- Pickup from your doorstep in Virudhachalam, or anywhere in Cuddalore district.
- Flexible day-by-day planning — we help you fit in the temples and sights that matter to you.
Indicative rental rates
Tempo Traveller — guide prices
Indicative only. Tolls, parking and state permits are extra where they apply. Your exact price depends on the vehicle, route and dates — message us on WhatsApp for a firm, all-inclusive quote.
Popular trips from Virudhachalam
Some of the routes we run most often in a Tempo Traveller:
- Navagraha temple tour — all nine planetary temples around Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
- Madurai – Rameswaram – Kanyakumari — the classic southern temple and coast circuit.
- Kodaikanal and Ooty — hill-station holidays with the family.
- Chidambaram, Thanjavur and Trichy — the great living-temple towns close to home.
- Velankanni and Nagore — coastal pilgrimage to the shrines.
- Airport transfers to Trichy and Chennai for groups with luggage.
Why book your Tempo Traveller with Bakkiya Tours
We are a local Virudhachalam company, not a faceless aggregator. You deal with people who answer the phone, know the roads and stand behind the booking. Our drivers are courteous, punctual and used to travelling with families, elders and children. Fifteen years of tours across India means we can also turn your vehicle hire into a fully planned trip — hotels, guides and temple timings included — if you want that.
Call or WhatsApp us with your dates, your group size and where you'd like to go, and we'll send a clear quote the same day.
Areas we serve
Bakkiya Tours is based in Virudhachalam, in Cuddalore district, and we arrange pickups right across the region — Cuddalore town, Chidambaram, Neyveli, Panruti, Ulundurpet, Tittakudi, Kattumannarkoil, Vadalur and the surrounding villages. From here we run trips throughout Tamil Nadu and into neighbouring Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, as well as pilgrimages and holidays further afield in India. Being a local company means we can collect you from your doorstep, start early without a long dead-run, and be genuinely on hand throughout your journey. Tell us where you're starting from and we'll arrange a convenient pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How many people fit in a Tempo Traveller?
Our Tempo Travellers seat 12, 14 or 17 passengers comfortably, plus the driver, with space for everyone's luggage. For bigger groups we can arrange multiple vehicles or a mini bus.
Is the driver's food and stay included?
Yes. On multi-day trips we arrange the driver's meals and accommodation so it is not something you need to think about. It is all reflected in the quote we give you up front.
Can I hire a Tempo Traveller for a one-day local trip?
Absolutely. We do single-day temple runs, wedding-day shuttling and local sightseeing as well as long outstation tours. Tell us the hours and route and we'll quote accordingly.
Do you provide a driver, or is it self-drive?
All our Tempo Travellers come with an experienced driver. We do not offer self-drive on these vehicles, because a driver who knows the temple towns and hill roads makes the trip far safer and more relaxing.
How do I confirm a booking?
Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 96264 88887 with your dates, group size and route. We confirm the vehicle and a firm price, and hold your date with a small advance.
Ready to plan your group trip?
Send us your dates, group size and route on WhatsApp and we'll come back the same day with a clear, all-inclusive quote.
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