Chennai to Hampi 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 Hampi?

• 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 Hampi 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 Hampi — what to see and what not to miss

Hampi presents a striking landscape filled with historic monuments and sprawling architectural ruins. Among its most famous sites is the ancient Virupaksha Temple, an active centre of worship surrounded by grand structures. Visitors can marvel at the iconic Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple, a masterpiece of intricate craftsmanship. The royal enclosure features the distinct Indo-Islamic design of the Lotus Mahal alongside the grand Elephant Stables. Nearby, massive rock monoliths depict towering religious figures, including the formidable Ugra Narasimha and the grand Badavilinga. A short journey away, the lush Tungabhadra Dam gardens offer a tranquil outdoor space to relax amid manicured lawns and water features. Each location highlights the incredible heritage and artistic legacy of the region, making it a compelling destination for history enthusiasts.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Hampi route covers

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

• Virupaksha Temple
• Stone Chariot at Vittala Temple
• Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stables
• Ugra Narasimha and Badavilinga
• Tungabhadra Dam gardens

🛂 The Karnataka border crossing on this route

Chennai to Hampi 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: