Chennai to Chikmagalur Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 1,250 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 3 days typical trip duration
• Crosses into Karnataka — interstate permit applies
• Driver batta covers 3 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Chikmagalur?

• At 1,250 KM, a Force Urbania (10 + 1 Seats, from ₹50,500) 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 ₹37,100 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹59,850 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
• Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 3-day trip it is 3× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.

📊 Chennai to Chikmagalur fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 1,250 KM over 3 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹29,300 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹59,850 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

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

Chikmagalur in Karnataka is widely famous for its lush highland landscapes and rich agricultural heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts flock here to trek up Mullayanagiri Peak, the highest point in Karnataka, which provides vast panoramic views across the surrounding mountain ranges. Another key site to explore is the Bababudangiri hills and shrine, a location valued for its historical and cultural significance. For a refreshing break in nature, head towards Jhari (Buttermilk) Falls to watch white streams of water tumble over natural rock formations deep within the greenery. To complete the experience, peaceful coffee estate walks offer a closer look at the local shade-grown coffee production, where visitors can stroll through shaded pathways surrounded by aromatic plantations and dense foliage.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Chikmagalur route covers

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

• Mullayanagiri Peak (highest point in Karnataka)
• Bababudangiri hills and shrine
• Jhari (Buttermilk) Falls
• Coffee estate walks

🛂 The Karnataka border crossing on this route

Chennai to Chikmagalur leaves Tamil Nadu and enters Karnataka, so a Karnataka entry permit is raised for the vehicle. It is billed at actuals on top of the ₹29,300–₹59,850 fare range above, and the checkpost stop is built into the 3-day schedule.

How interstate permits and driver batta work →

🌙 Driver batta across 3 days

This trip runs 3 days, so batta is charged 3× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 1,250 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: