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Curated weekend trips by drop taxi within 6 hours of Chennai — beach, hill, pilgrim, heritage. Distance, fare, and what to do at each.
| # | Destination | km | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pondicherry | 165 | ₹2,445 |
| 2 | Mahabalipuram | 55 | ₹1,015 |
| 3 | Yelagiri | 230 | ₹3,290 |
| 4 | Tirupati | 135 | ₹2,055 |
| 5 | Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) | 280 | ₹3,940 |
| 6 | Yercaud | 360 | ₹4,980 |
| 7 | Vellore | 140 | ₹2,120 |
| 8 | Kanchipuram | 75 | ₹1,275 |
| 9 | Hogenakkal Falls | 230 | ₹3,290 |
| 10 | Pichavaram | 240 | ₹3,420 |
| 11 | Vedanthangal | 75 | ₹1,275 |
| 12 | Madurai | 460 | ₹6,280 |
Cheapest weekend getaway from Chennai?
Mahabalipuram (₹1,015 sedan) and Kanchipuram (₹1,275 sedan) are the closest and cheapest. Both are half-day trips.
Best for beach lovers?
Pondicherry (₹2,445, 3.5 hours via ECR) — French Quarter + Promenade Beach + Auroville. Closer alternative: Mahabalipuram (₹1,015, 1.5 hours).
Best hill station near Chennai?
Yelagiri (230 km, ₹3,290) is the closest. Yercaud (360 km, ₹4,980) is more developed but further. Both are quieter than Ooty/Kodaikanal.
1-day pilgrim trip?
Tirupati (135 km, ₹2,055). 3 AM Chennai start → 6 AM Tirumala darshan → evening return. Single-day round-trip standard.
What's the difference between weekend taxi and outstation?
For one-way drop, see individual route pages. For round-trip (out Saturday, back Sunday), see /round-trip-taxi for hourly waiting pricing.
Family of 6 — Innova or Tempo Traveller?
Innova for 6 passengers + light luggage. Tempo Traveller (12-seater) for extended family / weekend group trips. See /group-taxi.
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