Chennai to Pondicherry
Popular day trip route.
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One Day Trip from Chennai
The best one day getaways from Chennai with comfortable taxi service. Explore beaches, temples, and hill stations within a day.
Top Day Trips
- Mahabalipuram: 60 km — UNESCO Shore Temple, beach
- Kanchipuram: 75 km — City of Thousand Temples, silk sarees
- Pondicherry: 150 km — French Quarter, beaches, Auroville
- Tiruvannamalai: 200 km — Arunachaleswarar Temple, girivalam
- Yelagiri: 230 km — Hill station, boating, trekking
- Vellore: 135 km — Golden Temple, CMC Hospital
Chennai's strategic location makes it perfect for day trips to beaches, temples, hill stations, and heritage towns. Book a DropTaxi one way or round trip for a hassle-free getaway.
Budget Day Trips Under INR 3,000
Mahabalipuram (60 km, INR 1,500 sedan one way): UNESCO Shore Temple, Five Rathas, beach. Kanchipuram (75 km, INR 1,800): Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, silk weaving centres. Both are comfortable half-day trips leaving Chennai by 7 AM.
Weekend Getaways Within 200 km
Pondicherry (150 km, INR 3,500 round trip): French Quarter, Promenade Beach, Auroville, Paradise Beach. Vellore (135 km): Sripuram Golden Temple and Vellore Fort. Tiruvannamalai (200 km): Arunachaleswarar Temple and full moon girivalam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best one day trip from Chennai?
Pondicherry (150 km) and Mahabalipuram (60 km) are the most popular. Pondicherry offers French Quarter, beaches, and Auroville. Mahabalipuram has UNESCO heritage sites and beach.
How much does a day trip taxi from Chennai cost?
Mahabalipuram round trip: INR 1,500–2,000. Kanchipuram: INR 1,800–2,500. Pondicherry: INR 3,500–4,500. All sedan rates.