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Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry-Chennai
Tour Overview
Arrive in Chennai and visit the historic Mahabalipuram before traveling to Pondicherry. Spend the next days exploring the spiritual township of Auroville, the ancient temple town of Chidambaram, and the charming French Quarter and beaches of Pondicherry. On the final day, return to Chennai for your departure.
Day 1: Arrival at Chennai – Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (145 KMS – 3.5 Hrs)
Arrival Meet & Greet at airport & drive to Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, and the Five Rathas. Explore Krishna’s Butter Ball and the Varaha Cave Temple. Lunch at 1400 Hrs (at own). Drive towards Pondicherry. Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 2: Pondicherry – Auroville - Pondicherry
Breakfast. At 0800 hours, then local excursion to -Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Lunch at 1400(at own) & continue tour: Explore the French War Memorial, colonial architecture and the Pondicherry Museum. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Pondicherry
Breakfast at 0800 hours.Later drive to – Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. Later visit Thillai kali amman temple. Drive back to Pondicherry. Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 4: Pondicherry
Breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM, after which you have a full day at leisure to unwind. Spend your day relaxing at the scenic Promenade Beach, soaking in the sea breeze and beautiful views. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Pondicherry – Chennai departure (166 KMS – 4 Hrs)
Breakfast at 0800 Hrs. After Breakfast, check out from Hotel. Drop at Chennai airport to board your flight.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Cost Include: -
- Accommodation as per program
- 04 Nights’ accommodation on double room sharing basis.
- Welcome and assistance on arrival.
- Check in and check out at 12 Noon.
- Daily Breakfast at hotel. [As per your package].
- All sightseeing places.
- Toll taxes, Parking, Fuel Charges and Driver Allowance.
- All transfers and Sightseeing by AC Dzire/Etios car.
- Similar hotels will be provided in case selected hotels are sold out or unavailable due to service factors.
Cost Does Not Include: -
- Any airfare, insurance.
- Lunch charges.
- Any Monument entrance or activities tickets.
- Tips
- Government GST of 5%
- Not shown above in “cost includes”
Frequently Asked Questions
- Oddiyanam – Decorative waist belt.
- Thodu – Traditional ear studs.
- Nethichutti (Maang Tikka) – Forehead jewelry.
- Vanki – Armlet worn on the upper arm.
- Jadanagam – Snake-like hair ornament for braids.
- Mookuthi – Nose stud.
- Valayal – Gold or glass bangles.
- Kolusu – Anklets with tiny bells.
- Kaasu Malai – Coin necklace.
- Pathakkam – Large pendant with traditional motifs.
Optional additions: Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coimbatore, Pondicherry, and the Statue of Unity (dip into Kerala).
