Chennai to Vellore by Urbania
Home to the dazzling gold-covered Sripuram Golden Temple and the 16th-century Vellore Fort, Vellore makes an easy, rewarding day trip west of Chennai.
A glimpse from our recent trips across this route.
01The Route
Getting there
Straight run on the Chennai–Bengaluru highway (NH48) — smooth four-lane all the way.
Top highlights
- Sripuram Golden Temple (Sri Lakshmi Narayani)
- Vellore Fort & Jalakandeswarar Temple
- Government Museum
- Sri Ratnagiri Murugan Temple
- Amirthi Zoological Park
02Suggested Itinerary
The 1-day plan we recommend
A starting point — swap halts, add temples, extend a day.
Morning: pickup and highway run to Vellore with a breakfast stop
Late morning: Sripuram Golden Temple star-path walk and darshan
Afternoon: Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple and lunch
Evening: optional Amirthi falls detour, return to Chennai
Footwear, phones and cameras are not allowed inside Sripuram — leave them in the van with your chauffeur and walk in light.
03Fare Estimate
Chennai to Vellore — all five variants
Estimates at minimum billing. Final quote in writing before you pay.
| Urbania variant | Seats | Rate | Billed kms* | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Urbania | 12 / 14 / 16 Seater | ₹38/km | 300 km | ₹11,400 |
| Premium Urbania | 12 / 15 Seater | ₹45/km | 300 km | ₹13,500 |
| Luxury Urbania | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹55/km | 300 km | ₹16,500 |
| Luxury Urbania — Massage Seats | 9 / 10 Seater | ₹60/km | 300 km | ₹18,000 |
| Ultra Luxury Urbania | 8 / 9 Seater | ₹65/km | 300 km | ₹19,500 |
*Billed kilometres = actual round-trip distance or 300 km × 1 day, whichever is higher (≈290 km round trip). Driver bata, toll, parking and permits extra at actuals. Final quote shared in writing before booking.
04Nearby Routes