Affordable 1-day or 2-day hill getaway from Chennai to Yelagiri Hills in Force Urbania or Tempo Traveller. Just 4 hours drive.
Yelagiri is a quiet hill station in Tamil Nadu, perfect for a relaxing two-day getaway. The region is widely appreciated for its calm atmosphere, pleasant weather, and lush green environment. Nature lovers can explore the surrounding hills and nature, enjoying scenic views, peaceful walks, and clean mountain air away from busy city life. The landscape also caters to active travellers looking for adventure, offering outdoor activities and trekking routes across the terrain. With its combination of natural beauty and recreational options, this destination provides a balanced itinerary where groups can unwind amidst serene surroundings or participate in energising outdoor sports during a short trip.
Ghat roads are the reason this trip is worth a driver who runs them regularly. Over 2 days you get the same vehicle for the climb, the local sightseeing and the descent.
The Chennai to Yelagiri trip starts at ₹11,320 for a 9 + 1 Seats Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa), worked out on the full 460 KM over 2 days including driver batta.
All six vehicles, with per-km rates and batta broken out, are on the Chennai to Yelagiri rental page.
This trip runs 2 days, so batta is charged 2× the daily rate — from ₹1,000 per day depending on the vehicle, already included in every fare above. Over 460 KM the daily driving is paced around the driver's mandatory rest window.