Chennai to Alleppey Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 1,350 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 4 days typical trip duration
• Crosses into Kerala — interstate permit applies
• Driver batta covers 4 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Alleppey?

• At 1,350 KM, a Force Urbania (10 + 1 Seats, from ₹55,300) is worth the difference over a Tempo Traveller for the recliners and the quieter cabin.
• For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹40,600 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹65,550 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
• Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 4-day trip it is 4× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.

📊 Chennai to Alleppey fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 1,350 KM over 4 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹32,100 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹65,550 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

📍 About Alleppey — what to see and what not to miss

Alleppey, situated in Kerala, is a tranquil coastal region famous for its extensive network of backwaters and scenic shorelines. At the heart of the area lies Vembanad Lake, a vast water body ideal for exploring on Punnamada houseboat cruises. Drifting along these gentle channels allows travellers to observe quiet village life, verdant foliage, and sprawling watery vistas. For those drawn to the sea, the coast features distinct seaside experiences. Alleppey beach offers open ocean views, soft sands, and a historic sea pier that extends into the water. Further along the coastline, Marari beach provides a peaceful retreat with its quiet, palm-lined shores, perfect for listening to the waves and relaxing by the water. Together, the serene lake waters and breezy beaches create a well-rounded coastal itinerary.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Alleppey route covers

The Chennai to Alleppey booking is usually made to cover these:

• Punnamada houseboat cruises
• Vembanad Lake
• Alleppey and Marari beaches

🛂 The Kerala border crossing on this route

Chennai to Alleppey leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Kerala, so a Kerala entry permit is raised for the vehicle. It is billed at actuals on top of the ₹32,100–₹65,550 fare range above, and the checkpost stop is built into the 4-day schedule.

How interstate permits and driver batta work →

🌙 Driver batta across 4 days

This trip runs 4 days, so batta is charged 4× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 1,350 KM the daily driving is paced around the driver's mandatory rest window.

Driver batta, halts and what is billed at actuals →

📍 Pickup anywhere in Chennai

Doorstep pickup from any Chennai locality at no extra charge. Common hubs: