Car rental with driver

Take a day trip from Agra to Mathura, birthplace of Lord Krishna, with a private car and driver for temples, ghats and a return by evening.

Book a chauffeur-driven car from Agra to Jaipur, the Pink City, with forts, palaces and bazaars about five hours away by road.

Travel from Agra to Lucknow by private car on the Agra–Lucknow Expressway, a fast five-hour drive to the city of Nawabs and kebabs.

Hire a car from Agra to Nainital for a scenic drive to the lake town of the Kumaon hills, cool weather and boat rides on Naini Lake.

Travel from Amritsar to Dalhousie by private car for pine forests, colonial churches and quiet walks in the hills of Chamba district.

Book a car from Amritsar to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj for Tibetan monasteries, mountain views and cafés below the Dhauladhar range.

Book a car from Amritsar to Chandigarh along NH 44, a smooth four-hour drive to the planned city with its gardens and Sukhna Lake.

Travel from Amritsar to Shimla by private car, crossing Punjab to the old summer capital with its Mall Road, Ridge and pine-covered hills.

Hire a chauffeur-driven car from Amritsar to Delhi on NH 44, a full-day drive across Punjab and Haryana with dhaba stops along the way.

Take a day trip from Aurangabad to the Ajanta Caves with a private driver to see ancient Buddhist paintings in a horseshoe river gorge.

Plan a day trip from Aurangabad to Shirdi for darshan at the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, with a private car and driver for the return.

Hire a car from Aurangabad to Nashik for Godavari ghats, Trimbakeshwar temple and vineyard visits, about four hours away by road.

Book a chauffeur-driven car from Aurangabad to Pune via Ahmednagar, a five-hour trip for work, study or a family visit in the city.

Hire a car from Ayodhya to Lucknow on NH 27 for a quick trip to the state capital for flights, work or a day of Nawabi sightseeing.

Travel from Ayodhya to Prayagraj by private car for a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the meeting point of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.

Book a car from Ayodhya to Varanasi to see the Ganga ghats, Kashi Vishwanath temple and the evening aarti after a four-hour drive.

Take a half-day or day trip from Bangalore to Bannerghatta National Park for the safari, butterfly park and zoo with a private car.

Book a car from Bangalore to Hosur for work, factory visits or a short outing to its old hill temple, lake and nearby dam.

Take a sunrise trip from Bangalore to Nandi Hills with a private driver for sea-of-clouds views, the old fort and a relaxed breakfast.

Take a day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi to see the hanging pillar, painted ceilings and giant Nandi at the Veerabhadra temple.

Plan a day trip from Bangalore to Srirangapatna for Tipu Sultan's island fort, the Ranganathaswamy temple and a Ranganathittu boat ride.

Plan a day trip from Bangalore to Hogenakkal Falls for coracle rides on the Kaveri, oil massages and fresh fried fish by the river.

Plan a day trip from Bangalore to Mysore on the new expressway to see the palace, Chamundi Hill and the lit-up Brindavan Gardens.

Take a day trip from Bangalore to Shravanabelagola to climb up to the giant Gommateshwara statue, a major Jain pilgrimage centre.

Take a day trip from Bangalore to Chitradurga Fort on NH 48 to walk the seven-ringed stone fort and the boulder hills around it.

Hire a car from Bangalore to Salem on NH 44 for business, family visits or a day trip up the Yercaud hills just outside the city.

Hire a car from Bangalore to Kabini for jungle safaris, river boat rides and a chance to spot elephants, leopards and tigers.

Travel from Bangalore to Chikmagalur by private car for coffee estates, misty hills, Mullayanagiri peak and quiet homestays.

Book a car from Bangalore to Tirupati for darshan at the Tirumala Venkateswara temple, with a driver who knows the ghat road.

Book a car from Bangalore to Coorg (Madikeri) for coffee plantations, waterfalls, monasteries and cool hill air in the Western Ghats.

Hire a car from Bangalore to Ooty via Mysore and the Mudumalai forest for tea gardens, lakes and cool Nilgiri weather.

Book a car from Bangalore to Wayanad for waterfalls, caves, spice estates and forest drives through Bandipur into green Kerala hills.

Book a car from Bangalore to Pondicherry for French Quarter streets, the seaside promenade, Auroville and quiet beaches on the east coast.

Hire a car from Bangalore to Hampi to explore the ruins of the Vijayanagara empire, boulder landscapes and riverside temples.

Hire a car from Bangalore to Trichy for the Srirangam temple, Rockfort and the Kaveri delta, a comfortable six to seven hour drive.

Hire a chauffeur-driven car from Bangalore to Chennai on NH 48 for a comfortable six to seven hour drive via Krishnagiri and Vellore.

Book a chauffeur-driven car from Bangalore to Mangalore through the Shiradi ghat to the coast for beaches, temples and seafood.

Plan a day trip from Calicut to Wayanad up the Thamarassery ghat for viewpoints, waterfalls, lakes and cool air in the Kerala hills.

Take a day trip from Calicut to Kannur for Theyyam, the old fort, drive-in Muzhappilangad beach and the handloom town of the north.

Travel from Calicut to Cochin by private car along NH 66, a five-hour coastal drive via Thrissur to Kerala's busiest port city.

Plan a day trip from Chandigarh to Shimla by private car for the Ridge, Mall Road, Kufri and colonial buildings in the hills.

Book a car from Chandigarh to Amritsar for the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Attari–Wagah border ceremony.

Hire a car from Chandigarh to Manali along the Beas valley for snow views, apple orchards, Solang Valley and old Manali cafés.

Take a day trip from Chennai to Mahabalipuram along the ECR for the Shore Temple, Five Rathas and rock carvings by the sea.

Take a day trip from Chennai to Kanchipuram, the city of a thousand temples, for ancient shrines and its famous silk sarees.

Plan a day trip from Chennai to Tirupati for darshan at Tirumala with a private car, a driver who knows the ghat and a same-day return.

Plan a day trip from Chennai to Vellore for the moat-ringed fort, Jalakandeswarar temple and the Sripuram Golden Temple.

Hire a car from Chennai to Pondicherry along the East Coast Road for the French Quarter, promenade, Auroville and seaside cafés.

Book a car from Chennai to Tiruvannamalai for Arunachaleswarar temple, Ramana Ashram and the sacred walk around Arunachala hill.

Hire a car from Chennai to Trichy on NH 32 and NH 38 for the Srirangam temple, Rockfort and the Kaveri, about six hours by road.

Book a car from Chennai to Velankanni along the coast for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health and a stop at Nagore or Karaikal.

Hire a chauffeur-driven car from Chennai to Bangalore on NH 48 for a comfortable drive via Vellore and Krishnagiri, with good food stops.

Book a car from Chennai to Madurai on NH 32 and NH 38 for the Meenakshi Amman temple, a full-day drive with temple towns en route.

Take a day trip from Cochin to Cherai Beach on Vypin Island for calm sea, backwaters on one side and a relaxed seafood lunch.

Take a day trip from Cochin to Marari Beach for a quiet stretch of sand, fishing villages and a relaxed seafood lunch near Alleppey.

Take a day trip from Cochin to Alleppey for a houseboat or shikara cruise through the backwaters, paddy fields and canal villages.

Plan a day trip from Cochin to Kumarakom for Vembanad Lake, a bird sanctuary walk and a slow backwater cruise with Kerala lunch.

Plan a day trip from Cochin to Athirappilly Falls and Vazhachal for Kerala's biggest waterfall and a drive through green forest.

Take a day trip from Cochin to Thrissur, Kerala's cultural capital, for the Vadakkunnathan temple, museums and Athirappilly Falls.

Take a day trip from Cochin to Guruvayur for darshan at the Sri Krishna temple and a visit to the temple's elephant sanctuary.

Plan a day trip from Cochin to Vagamon for rolling grass meadows, pine forest, tea gardens and paragliding in the Idukki hills.

Hire a car from Cochin to Munnar for tea gardens, waterfalls and cool hills in Idukki, a scenic climb through the Western Ghats.

Book a car from Cochin to Kollam for Ashtamudi Lake, cashew country, old lighthouses and the gateway to the Kerala backwaters.

Book a car from Cochin to Palakkad for the old fort, Malampuzha Dam and the rice fields at the foot of the Western Ghats.

Book a car from Cochin to Thekkady for a Periyar lake boat ride, spice plantations and forest walks in the Kerala highlands.

Book a car from Cochin to Calicut along NH 66 for beaches, spice markets and Malabar food, about five hours up the Kerala coast.

Hire a car from Cochin to Coimbatore through the Palakkad gap for textile shopping, Marudhamalai temple and the Isha Adiyogi statue.

Plan a trip from Cochin to the Isha Yoga Centre near Coimbatore to see the Adiyogi statue, Dhyanalinga and the evening light show.

Hire a car from Cochin to Trivandrum along NH 66 for the Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kovalam beach and the capital's museums.

Book a car from Cochin to Wayanad via Calicut and the Thamarassery ghat for waterfalls, caves, dams and spice estates in the hills.

A private car from Coimbatore to Pollachi for coconut groves, Aliyar dam, Monkey Falls and the edge of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

Travel from Coimbatore to Palakkad by private cab through the Walayar pass to see the old fort, Malampuzha dam and Kalpathy village.

Hire a cab from Coimbatore to Tiruppur for garment buyers, factory visits and family trips, with local stops at Avinashi and Sivanmalai.

Book a car from Coimbatore to Topslip in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve for a forest safari, elephant camp visit and Parambikulam views.

Book a chauffeur-driven car from Coimbatore to Ooty via the Kallar ghat, with time for the lake, gardens and Doddabetta in one easy day.

Plan a day trip from Coimbatore to Erode for textile markets, the Bhavani river temples and Kodiveri dam, with a private driver.

Travel by chauffeur-driven car from Coimbatore to Valparai over the 40 hairpin bends for tea estates, waterfalls and wildlife sightings.

Hire a car from Coimbatore to Palani for darshan at the Dhandayuthapani hill temple, with the winch or rope car and an easy return.

Travel by cab from Coimbatore to Thrissur for Vadakkunnathan Temple, the palace museum and Guruvayur, with a same-day return option.

Take a day trip from Coimbatore to Guruvayur for darshan at the Sri Krishna temple and a stop at the Punnathur Kotta elephant camp.

Take a day trip from Coimbatore to Athirappilly Falls through the Palakkad gap to see Kerala's largest waterfall and Vazhachal.

Travel from Coimbatore to Munnar by private cab through the Chinnar forest and Marayoor, with a driver who knows the hill roads.

Book a Coimbatore to Salem taxi on the NH 544 highway for business, family visits or a trip up to Yercaud; sedans, SUVs and tempo travellers.

Book a chauffeur-driven cab from Coimbatore to Kodaikanal for a cool hill escape, with a steady driver on the Palani ghat road.

Hire a car from Coimbatore to Cochin through the Palakkad gap for Fort Kochi, the Chinese nets, Marine Drive and Kerala seafood.

Book a cab from Coimbatore to Mysore for palace visits and family trips, driven over the Dhimbam ghat by an experienced driver.

Hire a comfortable cab from Coimbatore to Madurai for temple visits, family functions or business, with a careful local driver.

A private cab from Coimbatore to Trichy for Srirangam, the Rock Fort and Samayapuram, with a comfortable same-day return on the highway.

Book a car from Coimbatore to Bangalore via Salem and Hosur on a fast four-lane highway, about seven hours with good food stops.

Book a cab from Delhi to Mathura and Vrindavan for Krishna Janmabhoomi, Banke Bihari and ISKCON, easily done as a same-day return trip.

Hire a taxi from Delhi to Haridwar for the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri, with an easy extension to Rishikesh or the Char Dham route.

Book a Delhi to Agra car on the Yamuna Expressway to see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, and return to Delhi the same evening.

Travel from Delhi to Jaipur by private car to see Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace, with sedans and SUVs driven by experienced drivers.

Hire a car from Hubballi to Badami for the rock-cut cave temples, Agastya lake and the Chalukya sites at Aihole and Pattadakal.

Hire a taxi from Hubballi to Goa through Dandeli forest and the Anmod ghat, for beaches, old churches and a quick weekend by the sea.

Travel from Hubballi to Hampi by private car to explore the Vijayanagara ruins, Virupaksha Temple and the stone chariot at Vittala Temple.

Book a one-way or round-trip cab from Hubballi to Bangalore on the NH 48 highway, with sedans, SUVs and tempo travellers for groups.

Book a car from Hyderabad to Srisailam through the Nallamala forest for Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga darshan, the dam and Patala Ganga.

Hire a cab from Hyderabad to Tirupati for Tirumala Venkateswara darshan, with drivers who know the ghat road and Alipiri checkpoints.

Book a cab from Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park for a tiger safari, the old hill fort and Trinetra Ganesh Temple inside the reserve.

Book a Jaipur to Agra taxi with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri or Abhaneri stepwell, and reach Agra in time to see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Hire a car from Jaipur to Delhi for airport drops, onward travel or sightseeing, with a comfortable highway ride and breakfast at Neemrana.

Travel from Jaipur to Jodhpur by private cab, with a stop at Ajmer or Pushkar, to see Mehrangarh Fort and the blue houses of the old city.

Hire a car from Jaipur to Udaipur via Ajmer and Chittorgarh to reach the City of Lakes, its palaces and sunset views over Lake Pichola.

Book a cab from Kannur to Calicut along the Malabar coast for Kappad beach, SM Street, Mananchira and a meal of Kozhikode biryani.

Travel from Kannur to Wayanad by private car up the Kottiyoor or Periya ghat for waterfalls, spice estates, Edakkal caves and forest drives.

Book a Kolkata to Mayapur cab for the ISKCON headquarters and the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, with a same-day return on NH 12.

Hire a taxi from Kolkata to Mandarmani for a quiet beach break by the Bay of Bengal, with seafood, sunrise walks and red crab spotting.

Travel from Kovalam to Trivandrum by cab for Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Palace and the city markets.

Book a short cab ride from Kovalam to Poovar for a backwater boat ride to the golden sand beach where the Neyyar river meets the sea.

Hire a car from Kovalam to Neyyar Dam for a boat ride, the lion safari park and crocodile centre in the green foothills of Agasthyamala.

Book a car from Kovalam to Varkala for the red cliff beach, Janardhana Swamy Temple and Sivagiri Mutt, with a relaxed same-day return.

Travel from Kovalam to Jatayu Earth's Center in Chadayamangalam to see the giant bird sculpture, ride the cable car and enjoy hilltop views.

Book a car from Kovalam to Kollam for Ashtamudi lake, the Thangassery lighthouse and a backwater ride, with an easy same-day return.

Hire a cab from Kovalam to Kanyakumari for the Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar statue and sunset at the southern tip of India.

Hire a car from Kovalam to Alleppey for a backwater houseboat or shikara ride, Alappuzha beach and a Kerala lunch by the canals.

Travel from Kovalam to Kumarakom by private cab for Vembanad lake, the bird sanctuary and a quiet houseboat stay among the backwaters.

Book a cab from Kovalam to Cochin for Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets and Mattancherry, or for a drop at Cochin airport or port.

Hire a cab from Kovalam to Thekkady for Periyar Tiger Reserve, spice plantations and a boat ride on Periyar lake among the hills.

Travel from Madurai to Dindigul by cab for the rock fort, Abirami Amman Temple and famous Dindigul biryani, with an easy same-day return.

Travel from Madurai to Srivilliputhur by car for Andal Temple, its tall gopuram and famous palkova, with a relaxed same-day return.

Book a car from Madurai to Karaikudi for Chettinad mansions, Athangudi tiles, Pillayarpatti temple and an authentic Chettinad lunch.

Book a car from Madurai to Pudukottai for Sittannavasal cave paintings, Thirumayam Fort, Kudumiyanmalai and the old palace museum.

Hire a car from Madurai to Kodaikanal up the Batlagundu ghat for the lake, Coaker's Walk, pine forests and cool hill air in the Palani hills.

Hire a car from Madurai to Palani for darshan at the Dhandayuthapani Swamy hill temple, with the rope car, winch or step path.

Hire a car from Madurai to Trichy for Srirangam, the Rock Fort and Thiruvanaikaval temple, or for an airport drop, with a quick highway ride.

Hire a car from Madurai to Thekkady via Theni and Kumily for a Periyar lake boat ride, spice gardens and forest walks in Kerala.

Book a cab from Madurai to Thoothukudi for the port, Our Lady of Snows Basilica, Tiruchendur temple and a sea breeze on the harbour beach.

Book a car from Madurai to Courtallam for a bath at the Main, Five and Old falls during the season, with Tenkasi temple on the way.

Travel from Madurai to Munnar via Theni and Bodimettu for tea gardens, Mattupetty dam, Eravikulam park and cool hill views in Kerala.

Book a cab from Madurai to Tirunelveli on NH 44 for Nellaiappar Temple, halwa, Papanasam falls and the Tamirabarani river temples.

Hire a cab from Madurai to Rameshwaram over the Pamban bridge for Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi and the Kalam memorial.

Hire a car from Madurai to Tiruchendur for darshan at the seashore Murugan temple, a sea bath and stops at Manapad and Kulasekarapattinam.

Book a cab from Madurai to Thanjavur for the Brihadeeswarar Big Temple, the Maratha palace, art gallery and Thanjavur painting shops.

Travel from Madurai to Vagamon by car via Kumily for rolling meadows, pine forest, paragliding and quiet tea estates in the Idukki hills.

Hire a cab from Madurai to Coimbatore on NH 44 and the Dindigul–Palani route, for business, family trips or onward travel to Ooty.

Book a cab from Madurai to Nagercoil on NH 44 for Nagaraja Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace and quick access to Kanyakumari.

Hire a cab from Madurai to Kanyakumari on NH 44 for sunrise at land's end, the Vivekananda Rock and the Thiruvalluvar statue.

Hire a cab from Madurai to Velankanni for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, the beach and Nagore Dargah, with an overnight option.

Book a one-way or round-trip cab from Madurai to Trivandrum via Tirunelveli and Nagercoil for Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kovalam and flights.

Book a cab from Mangalore to Udupi for the Sri Krishna Temple, Malpe beach and St. Mary's Island, with a relaxed same-day return.

Hire a car from Mangalore to Coorg via Sullia and the Sampaje ghat for Abbey Falls, Raja's Seat and coffee estate walks in Madikeri.

Book a Mangalore to Bangalore cab over the Shiradi ghat via Hassan, with sedans, SUVs and tempo travellers for families and groups.

Travel from Mangalore to Goa by private car along the Konkan coast via Udupi, Murudeshwar and Gokarna for beaches and old churches.

Hire a cab from Mumbai to Pune on the expressway for work, airport drops or a day at Shaniwar Wada, Aga Khan Palace and Sinhagad Fort.

Book a car from Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar for Venna Lake, strawberry farms, Arthur's Seat and a stop at Pratapgad Fort in the Sahyadris.

Book a cab from Mumbai to Shirdi for Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir darshan, with an easy side trip to Shani Shingnapur and comfortable cars.

Hire a cab from Mumbai to Goa along NH 66 through the Konkan, with sedans, SUVs and tempo travellers for families and groups.

Hire a cab from Mysore to Coorg for coffee estates, waterfalls and Madikeri viewpoints, with an easy same-day return option.

Travel from Mysore to Ooty by private cab through Bandipur and Mudumalai forests, with a driver used to the Nilgiris ghat roads.

Book a cab from Mysore to Wayanad for caves, dams and forest drives, with a driver who knows the Muthanga border timings well.

Hire a car from Mysore to Bangalore on the new expressway for airport drops, business or sightseeing, with Srirangapatna on the way.

Take a short cab ride from Ooty to Coonoor for tea gardens, Sim's Park and valley viewpoints, easily covered in one relaxed day.

Ooty to Pykara by car: a short run past pine forests and shooting spots to Pykara Lake boating and the Pykara waterfalls.

Hire a cab from Ooty to Kotagiri for a calm day among tea estates, Catherine Falls and the Kodanad viewpoint over the valleys.

Book a cab from Ooty to Masinagudi for Mudumalai safaris and forest stays, driven down the Kalhatti ghat by a careful driver.

Ooty to Mudumalai by car: a short ghat drive down to the tiger reserve for a jeep safari, elephant camp visit and forest views.

Hire a cab from Ooty to Mettupalayam for train connections, temples and fruit farms, driven down the Coonoor ghat with care.

Book a cab from Ooty to Coimbatore for airport and railway drops, down the Coonoor ghat with a driver who knows every bend well.

Ooty to Mysore by cab through Mudumalai and Bandipur forests, with time for the palace, Chamundi Hill and Brindavan Gardens.

Hire a one-way or round-trip cab from Ooty to Bangalore via Mudumalai, Bandipur and Mysore, with a relaxed, careful driver.

Pondicherry to Chidambaram by car for the Nataraja Temple, with an easy return the same day and a possible stop at Pichavaram.

Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram by car on the East Coast Road for the Shore Temple, Five Rathas and rock-cut Pallava carvings.

Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai by cab for Arunachaleswarar Temple, Ramana Ashram and the girivalam path around the holy hill.

Pondicherry to Kanchipuram by cab to see the great temples of the silk city and shop for pure Kanchi silk sarees in one day.

Pondicherry to Kumbakonam by cab for a day among the temple town's shrines, with Darasuram and the navagraha temples nearby.

Pondicherry to Karaikal by car along the coast, with the Tirunallar Saneeswaran temple and an easy link to Velankanni.

Pondicherry to Chennai by cab along the East Coast Road, with stops at Mahabalipuram or airport and station drops in the city.

Pondicherry to Nagapattinam by cab along the coast, with Nagore Dargah, Velankanni church and the town's old port close by.

Pondicherry to Velankanni by car along the coast to the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, with Nagore and Karaikal nearby.

Pondicherry to Vellore by cab for the fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple, the Golden Temple at Sripuram, or a CMC hospital visit.

Pondicherry to Tanjore by car for the Brihadeeswara Temple, the Maratha palace and Thanjavur's art plates and dolls.

Pondicherry to Trichy by cab via Villupuram and Perambalur, for the Rockfort, Srirangam and Samayapuram temples on the Kaveri.

Poovar to Kovalam by cab: a short coastal hop to Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach and the seafood cafes along the promenade.

Poovar to Trivandrum by car for Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum, Kerala's capital city and the airport or station.

Poovar to Neyyar Dam by car for a boat ride on the reservoir, the crocodile centre and green walks at the edge of the wildlife sanctuary.

Poovar to Kanyakumari by cab for the Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar statue and sunset at the southern tip of India.

Poovar to Varkala by cab for the red cliffs above Papanasam beach, the Janardhana Swamy Temple and cliff-top cafes at sunset.

Poovar to Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam by car for the giant bird sculpture, cable car ride and rocky hilltop views.

Poovar to Kollam by car for Ashtamudi Lake, Thangassery lighthouse and a quiet backwater boat ride away from the crowds.

Poovar to Alleppey by cab up the Kerala coast for a houseboat or shikara ride on the backwaters and a walk on Alappuzha beach.

Poovar to Kumarakom by cab to the quiet shores of Vembanad Lake for backwater resorts, houseboats and the bird sanctuary.

Poovar to Thekkady by cab into the Cardamom Hills for a Periyar lake cruise, spice plantation tours and forest walks.

Poovar to Cochin by cab along NH 66 for Fort Kochi, the Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry and a Kochi airport or city drop.

Salem to Yercaud by car up 20 hairpin bends to the Shevaroy hills for the lake, Lady's Seat, coffee estates and viewpoints.

Salem to Trichy by cab via Namakkal and Musiri for Srirangam, the Rockfort temple and Samayapuram, back the same evening.

Salem to Coimbatore by cab on the four-lane NH 544 via Erode, for Isha Yoga Centre, Marudhamalai and the city's textile markets.

Salem to Kodaikanal by car via Karur and Dindigul, climbing the Palani hills for the lake, Coaker's Walk and pine forests.

Tirupati to Chennai by cab via Puttur and Tiruttani, for airport and Central station drops or a day in Tamil Nadu's capital.

Tirupati to Bangalore by cab via Chittoor and Kolar after darshan, for a Kempegowda airport drop or a stay in the city.

Tirupati to Hyderabad by car via Kadapa, Kurnool and the NH 44 corridor, a long one-way run with breaks built in for rest and meals.

Trichy to Manapparai by car: a short highway run for the famous murukku, the cattle market and nearby Viralimalai temple.

Trichy to Turaiyur by car for the Perumal Malai hill temple, the Pachamalai hills and the streams around Puliyancholai.

Trichy to Tanjore by cab on the four-lane road for the Big Temple, the Maratha palace and Thanjavur art plates, back by evening.

Trichy to Namakkal by car for the 18-foot Anjaneyar statue, the Narasimha cave temple, the hilltop fort and Kolli Hills beyond.

Trichy to Karaikudi by car for Chettinad mansions, Athangudi tiles, Pillayarpatti temple and a real Chettinad meal.

Trichy to Kumbakonam by cab via Thanjavur for Darasuram, Swamimalai, the Mahamaham tank and the town's many old temples.

Trichy to Dindigul by car for the hilltop rock fort, Abirami Amman Temple, the famous Dindigul biryani and the Sirumalai hills.

Trichy to Kolli Hills by car up 70 hairpin bends for Agaya Gangai falls, Arapaleeswarar Temple and quiet hilltop viewpoints.

Trichy to Madurai by cab on the four-lane NH 44 for Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and the old city streets.

Trichy to Erode by cab along the Kaveri via Karur and Kodumudi, for Bhavani Sangameswarar, Chennimalai and the textile market.

Trichy to Salem by car via Musiri and Namakkal, for business, the Yercaud hills or the Salem railway junction and airport.

Trichy to Velankanni by cab via Thanjavur and Thiruvarur for the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health and the seashore.

Trichy to Palani by cab via Dindigul and Oddanchatram for darshan at the Dhandayuthapani hill temple by rope car or winch.

Trichy to Tiruppur by cab via Karur and Kangeyam for knitwear markets, Sivanmalai, Avinashi and Thirumuruganpoondi temples.

Trichy to Kodaikanal by cab via Dindigul and the Batlagundu ghat, for the lake, Coaker's Walk, Pillar Rocks and cool air.

Trichy to Pondicherry by cab via Perambalur and Villupuram for the French Quarter, Promenade Beach, Auroville and the ashram.

Trichy to Coimbatore by cab via Karur and Kangeyam, for business trips, the airport, Isha Yoga Centre or a Nilgiris stay.

Trichy to Rameshwaram by cab via Pudukkottai and Ramanathapuram, crossing the Pamban bridge to Ramanathaswamy Temple.

Trichy to Thekkady by cab via Madurai or Dindigul and Theni, up the Kumily ghat to Periyar and the spice gardens of Kerala.

Trichy to Munnar by cab via Dindigul, Theni and Bodi Mettu, climbing into Kerala's tea country for a relaxed hill stay.

Trichy to Ooty by cab via Karur, Erode and Mettupalayam, climbing the Nilgiris ghat to the lake, gardens and tea estates.

Trichy to Chennai by cab on the four-lane NH 45 via Perambalur and Villupuram, for airport, station or city drops at any hour.

Trichy to Tirupati by cab via Villupuram and Vellore for darshan at Tirumala, with an overnight stay and a comfortable return.

Take a quick cab from Trivandrum to Kovalam for beaches, the lighthouse and seafood, ideal for a half-day or full-day outing.

Short car trip from Trivandrum to Neyyar Dam for a reservoir boat ride, the lion safari park and the forest at the foot of the Western Ghats.

Car rental from Trivandrum to Poovar for a backwater boat ride to the golden sand beach where the Neyyar river meets the Arabian Sea.

Trivandrum to Jatayu Earth's Center by car for a cable car to the giant bird sculpture, rock walks and wide valley views.

Chauffeur-driven car from Trivandrum to Varkala for the red cliffs, the beach and Janardhana Swamy Temple, as a relaxed day trip.

Book a cab from Trivandrum to Kollam for Ashtamudi backwaters, beaches and the old port, with an easy same-day return trip.

Book a car from Trivandrum to Nagercoil for temple visits, business trips or an onward run to Kanyakumari, driven by a local chauffeur.

Trivandrum to Kanyakumari by cab via Padmanabhapuram Palace for Vivekananda Rock, Thiruvalluvar statue and the sunset.

Trivandrum to Alleppey by cab up NH 66 for a houseboat or shikara day on the backwaters, back in Trivandrum by night.

Chauffeur-driven car from Trivandrum to Kumarakom on Vembanad Lake, for a backwater day out or a houseboat stay near Kottayam.

Trivandrum to Cochin by cab along NH 66 via Kollam and Alleppey, for Fort Kochi, Mattancherry or a Cochin airport drop.

Trivandrum to Guruvayoor by cab via Kollam, Alleppey and Cochin, for darshan at the Sri Krishna Temple and Punnathur Kotta.

Car hire from Varanasi to Prayagraj for a holy dip at Triveni Sangam and a look at the old city, easy to do there and back in one day.

Hire a car from Varanasi to Ayodhya for Ram Mandir darshan and the Saryu ghats, with a driver who knows the route through Sultanpur.

Comfortable one-way or round-trip car from Varanasi to Lucknow, the city of Nawabi monuments, kebabs and chikan work, via Sultanpur.

Short car ride from Vijayawada to Guntur for business, temple visits at Kotappakonda or a day out at Amaravati and Undavalli Caves.

One-way or round-trip car from Vijayawada to Hyderabad on the NH 65 highway, for airport runs, business trips or a family visit.

Book a car from Vijayawada to Tirupati for Tirumala darshan, with an experienced driver on the NH 16 coastal route via Ongole and Nellore.

Car hire from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley on the ghat road, for coffee estates, Borra Caves and cool hill views, done in a single day.

Long-distance car from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad via Rajahmundry and Vijayawada, with a rested driver and comfortable halts on the way.

Car rental from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati for Tirumala darshan, a long NH 16 drive with planned halts at Vijayawada, Ongole and Nellore.