Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry
Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry from Chennai
The Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry from Chennai covers about 403 km of driving over 3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 3 days
- Driving
- 403 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Chennai
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
Temples, Pallava stone and the French quarter: Kanchipuram's temples and silk, the UNESCO monuments of Mamallapuram, and a night in Puducherry.
It suits families, school groups and visitors from abroad landing at Chennai.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 403 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Chennai
- Kanchipuram
- Mahabalipuram
- Puducherry
Day-by-day plan (3 days)
Day 1: Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram143 km
Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi and Kailasanathar, then to the coast for the Shore Temple at sunset.
Day 2: Mahabalipuram to Puducherry95 km
The rathas and Arjuna's Penance in the morning, then the East Coast Road to Puducherry.
Day 3: Puducherry to Chennai165 km
Auroville and the promenade, then back to Chennai.
What the circuit costs
About 403 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Puducherry is a union territory: its entry tax for the vehicle is listed on the quote.
Operators for Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry
Approved operators who take groups to Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
165 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
326 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
386 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Chennai
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry?
3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Chennai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram; day 2: Mahabalipuram to Puducherry; day 3: Puducherry to Chennai.
How far is the Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry circuit?
About 403 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Puducherry to Chennai), 165 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.