The Ultimate Chennai Weekend getaway guide to make your Holidays memorable!

For most city folks, weekends mean heading out of the city for a bout of fresh air. In a life of corporate work hours, most of the generation is stuck inside the four walls of their office. They have almost all the amenities at the flip of a button, and hence people are naturally drawn to the wilder side of the outside world.

Chennai, the soul of South India, and the gateway to the colorful South, is graciously located such that most of the tourist towns are a ride away, and can be covered in a day or two. Whether it is Tirupati, Pondicherry, Vellore or other nearby places, all are suitably located from Chennai. Chennai, being the most prominent metropolitan with an international airport, a major railway station, and an international sea port, along with a well-connected network of roadways, has overflow of travelers from all over the country as well as abroad. The inhabitants of this urban conglomerate also stack up their weekends such that they are free to scour the nearby locations to explore the different experiences these places have to offer. There are a bunch of options for traveling to nearby places in Chennai But buses and state transport hardly make up for a comfortable ride. Off late, along with the brand leaders in cab services, there are other taxi services like ours that provide outstation cab services to nearby destinations.  And hence, to sort out your weekend you just need to plan a visit to any one of these places and to make it much easier for you, you can now avail the UrbanClap Outstation Taxi Service and ride away!

1. Pondicherry – rendezvous with French chronicles

Pondicherry is a world of its own, streamlined with a touch of French culture which still reflects in its architecture, colonial style townhouses and cafes that earmark the city. The good-natured French ‘vibe’ is replete in the many restaurants serving ‘steak’ and ‘lifestyle’ shops that grace the city.

The internationally acclaimed Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, just north of town, attracts many from all across the globe for its spirituality. Pondicherry is a good place to unwind, being a popular Indian destination for yoga and meditation, and sought by backpackers from all across the world. Known for its beaches along the blue waters of the sea, Pondicherry is a blend of tradition, cultural ancestry and religion.

Distance – 169.2 Kilometers via NH 32, 156.4 km via E Coast Road
Time – 3 hours, 40 minutes.

2.Tirupati – the city of faith.

The culturally vibrant city of Tirupati is surrounded by the devotional stance of Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple. Draped in an air of spirituality with the clinking of temple bells from the nearly temples, the city of Tirupati is regarded as the holiest place amongst the Hindu pilgrimages sites.  The ‘Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh’ streamlined by temples, most of them with a rich historical heritage has earned the tagline of the “Best Heritage City”. Just a few 100 kilometers from Chennai, many outstation taxi services  including UrbanClap’s cover the city on a regular basis.

Distance – 133 km via Tirupati Road, 156.3 km via NH16
Time – 3 hours, 40 minutes.

3.Mahabalipuram – the shores of history

A major seaport with a historical past, Mahabalipuram is famous for its elegant shore temples, that stand out as one of its most attractive feature. The colorful history of the ancient Pallava kingdom at Kanchipuram fills up the city with historical regalia. Most of the temples here are listed as world heritage sites because of their beautiful structure and intricate cravings. Especially heightened at sunset to give a unique glow to its appearance, the temples attract tourists from far and wide. Along with its ancient archaeological wonders, the surf scene is another big hit with travelers. Just a little more than 50 kilometers from Chennai, Mahabalipuram is a perfect weekend getaway with UrbanClap outstation taxi services to the city from Chennai.

Distance – 57.1 km via E Coast Road.  
Time – 1 hour, 39 minutes.

4.Vellore – the culturally educational city

Located on the banks of the Pallar River in the north-eastern part of Tamil Nadu, the sprawling city of Vellore is also known for its prowess in administrative and medical sciences. With a cultural heritage like no other and slices of the famous Vijanagar kingdom still evident, is much more than a mere educational city. With the scenic Vellore Fort, the replica filled government museum, Science Park, the Amirthi Zoological Park, and the Vainu Bappu Observatory earmarking the city, Vellore also has a religious fervor due to its many temples, the Big Mosque and the St. John’s Church. The Yelagiri Hill Station is an interesting tourist attraction near Vellore!

Distance – 138.9 km via Vellore-Chennai Road.
Time – 3 hours, 20 minutes.

Chennai has multiple companies with a fleet of cars, providing car hire and car rental services for outstation travel from Chennai. Most of them are equipped with online booking services and mobile applications, to make booking a cab an easy task, often at the tap of a finger. UrbanClap is another way of finding an outstation cab service in Chennai. We promise to give you the best of an experience with our highly  professional and local drivers So, with the next long weekend approaching, the city folk of Chennai, you definitely do have a range of options when deciding to head outstation in a comfortable way. Happy Holidays to you!