Trichy to Mahabalipuram taxi and Urbania
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th-century Pallava rock-cut temples on the sea. From Trichy it’s about 5.5 hours. It pairs well with Pondicherry or a Chennai trip.
- Distance300 km
- Drive time~5.5 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeNH 38 to Tindivanam, then the ECR
Trichy to Mahabalipuram taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Tindivanam
Where we leave the Chennai highway for the coast.
- Marakkanam
Salt pans and backwaters along the ECR.
- Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple and rock-cut Pallava wonders.
Things to see in Mahabalipuram
- Shore Temple
- Pancha Rathas
- Arjuna’s Penance
- Krishna’s Butter Ball
- Tiger Cave
- Seafood shacks
The monuments are spread out. Our driver will wait at each parking area so you don’t walk in the heat.
A simple Mahabalipuram trip plan.
Combine with Pondicherry: Day 1 in Pondy, Day 2 in Mahabalipuram, then return to Trichy.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Mahabalipuram: Innova or Urbania.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Mahabalipuram run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Mahabalipuram taxi: common questions
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What is the distance from Trichy to Mahabalipuram?
About 300 km by road via NH 38 to Tindivanam, then the ECR. Plan for roughly 5.5 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Mahabalipuram Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Mahabalipuram?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Mahabalipuram?
Innova or Urbania.
Can we stop at places on the way to Mahabalipuram?
Yes. Most people stop at Tindivanam, Marakkanam. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Mahabalipuram fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Mahabalipuram?
November-February. Dance festival in December-January.
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