1. Clear & Inclusive Travel Pricing
We keep our travel pricing simple and clear. When you book a trip with Kudla Ratha, your travel costs are inclusive of vehicle hire, fuel, driver allowance, and journey expenses agreed upon upfront so you can travel comfortably with no surprises.
What to Expect With Your Quote
- Clean, comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with fuel and driver allowance included.
- Trip expenses, including applicable highway tolls and parking, are clearly covered in your agreed travel quote.
- Outstation and one-way journey quotes are confirmed upfront based on your destination and itinerary.
2. Outstation Travel Guidelines
For outstation trips, fares are planned around your route and preferred vehicle class (Sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta, or Tempo Traveller). Everything is agreed upon before you depart so your journey is relaxed and comfortable from start to finish.
3. Schedule Changes & Travel Updates
We understand that flight schedules change, train tickets get waitlisted, and family travel plans shift unexpectedly.
- Flexible Updates: If your travel schedule changes, please inform us on WhatsApp as early as possible so we can update your vehicle timing.
- Weather & Monsoon Rescheduling: In the event of heavy monsoon Ghat road closures (such as Charmadi or Shiradi repair advisories) or temple festival rush reschedules, you can postpone your trip to a later date.
4. Western Ghats Safety & Luggage Limits
Mountain routes like Charmadi Ghat (NH 73), Shiradi Ghat (NH 75), and Agumbe Rainforest Pass feature steep inclines and sharp hairpin bends that demand responsible driving:
- Disciplined Mountain Speeds: Our drivers maintain steady, controlled speeds on downhill hairpin curves and avoid sudden braking or aggressive overtaking. We do not permit rash driving or speeding under passenger urgency.
- Luggage Capacity Limits: Luggage must fit securely inside the dedicated boot space or carrier rack. Bags must not be stacked inside the passenger cabin where they obstruct the driver's rear rearview mirror or emergency exit pathways.
- Seating Capacities: Strictly enforced in compliance with Karnataka Motor Vehicles Department regulations: Sedans & Luxury Sedans (4 passengers), Ertiga & Premium MPVs / SUVs (6-7 passengers), Tempo Traveller (12-17 passengers), Luxury Tourist Bus (25-35+ passengers).
5. Passenger Conduct & Pilgrimage Sanctity
Kudla Ratha operates vehicles for families, elders, and pilgrims visiting sacred shrines across Tulunadu:
- Substance-Free Vehicles: Consumption of alcohol, tobacco chewing, or smoking inside the vehicle is strictly prohibited at all times.
- Ritual Respect: Many of our travelers maintain ritual fasts and traditional attire for Kukke Subramanya Sarpa Samskara or Dharmasthala darshan. Drivers maintain clean, odor-free seats and play quiet devotional music or keep silence as requested.
- Elder Pacing: Drivers will happily halt for restroom breaks, coffee stops at reputable Highway Darshinis, or photo points upon request, provided road safety permits.
6. Booking Assistance & Legal Jurisdiction
For questions about an existing booking, bill adjustments, or multi-day travel billing, reach out to our Hampankatta office team:
Operator: Kudla Ratha Cabs
Central Office: D No-132, Ashraya Colony, Devinagara, Pachanady, Bondel, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka 575008
Customer Helpline: +91 96065 87572
Email: [email protected]
Jurisdiction: All commercial contracts are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Mangaluru (Dakshina Kannada District), Karnataka.