Chennai to Davanagere Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 1,400 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 4 days typical trip duration
• Crosses into Karnataka — interstate permit applies
• Driver batta covers 4 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Davanagere?

• At 1,400 KM, a Force Urbania (10 + 1 Seats, from ₹57,200) 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 ₹42,000 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹67,800 — 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 Davanagere fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 1,400 KM over 4 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹33,200 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹67,800 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

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

Located in North Karnataka, Davanagere serves as a vibrant stopover for travellers exploring the heritage belt of the state. The town is widely celebrated for its rich culinary tradition, most notably its iconic butter dosa, which is a must-try local staple. Beyond its food culture, the region offers convenient access to major historical landmarks. A short excursion brings visitors to the massive stone structures of Chitradurga Fort, known for its impressive defences and surrounding hills. Travelling further into the circuit allows groups to explore the vast expanse of the Hampi ruins, where striking stone temples and historical monuments dot the rocky terrain. Together, these sites make Davanagere a practical and rewarding destination for those seeking a mix of local flavours and fascinating regional history during a multi-day journey.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Davanagere route covers

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

• Chitradurga Fort
• Hampi ruins
• North Karnataka

🛂 The Karnataka border crossing on this route

Chennai to Davanagere 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 ₹33,200–₹67,800 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 1,400 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: