Chennai to Yercaud Tempo Traveller & Force Urbania Rental

📍 This route at a glance

• 730 KM estimated roundtrip from Chennai
• 2 days typical trip duration
• Commonly booked as a 2 day trip
• Stays within Tamil Nadu — no interstate permit needed
• Driver batta covers 2 days, including overnight halt

🚌 Which vehicle suits Chennai to Yercaud?

• At 730 KM this is a short enough run that the Tempo Traveller (9 + 1 Seats, from ₹17,260) is usually the sensible choice.
• For a large group, compare the 17+1 Tempo Traveller at ₹21,840 against the 16+1 Force Urbania at ₹35,250 — the Urbania seats one fewer but is the more comfortable of the two.
• Driver batta is charged per day, so on this 2-day trip it is 2× the daily rate shown in the table. That is already included in the fare estimates above.

📊 Chennai to Yercaud fare estimate — all six vehicles

Worked out on 730 KM over 2 days, garage to garage. Excludes tolls, parking and state border permits. On this route the range runs from ₹17,260 (9 + 1 Seats, Tempo Traveller (Maharaja Sofa)) up to ₹35,250 (16 + 1 Seats, Force Urbania (Large)).

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

Yercaud is a tranquil hill station in Tamil Nadu, ideal for a relaxing two-day break. Known for its pleasant climate, the town centres around Yercaud Lake and boat house, where visitors can hire boats to explore the peaceful waters surrounded by trees and gardens. For those seeking natural waterfalls, Kiliyur Falls offers a dramatic sight as water cascades down a rocky gorge into the valley below. The region is also famous for its panoramic vantage points. Visitors should not miss Pagoda Point and Lady's Seat, which offer expansive views of the surrounding valleys, distant plains, and winding mountain roads, particularly around sunset. Together, these scenic spots make the destination a delightful retreat for travellers.

🗺️ What the Chennai to Yercaud route covers

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

• Yercaud Lake and boat house
• Kiliyur Falls
• Pagoda Point and Lady's Seat

🌙 Driver batta across 2 days

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 730 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: