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Pondicherry Tamil Nadu Heritage
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
5 Days / 4 Nights
Breakfast
AC Car
Package Overview
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Pondicherry - Arrive Chennai Airport (150km, 3.5 hours drive) or Puducherry/Villupuram Railway Station, transfer to heritage hotel in French Quarter, check-in, afternoon walk on Promenade Beach and Rock Beach (1.5km seaside boulevard, no vehicles, French War Memorial, Gandhi statue), evening explore White Town colonial area, French cafes for crepes and coffee, overnight Pondicherry|
Day 2:
Pondicherry Sightseeing - Morning visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram (spiritual community founded 1926, meditation, bookshop), Auroville (8km from city, international township, visit Matrimandir - golden sphere meditation center, requires advance online booking, walk through gardens), lunch at Solar Kitchen, afternoon Botanical Garden, Chunnambar Backwaters boat ride, evening visit Serenity Beach, Auroville Beach, overnight Pondicherry|
Day 3:
French Quarter Walk & Beaches - Morning heritage walk through French Quarter: colorful French colonial buildings, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus (Gothic architecture, stained glass), Notre Dame des Anges, French Institute library, Rue Romain Rolland street, Rue de Bussy (cafes, boutiques), afternoon Paradise Beach (boat ride from Chunnambar), evening shopping at MG Road, Rue Suffren, overnight Pondicherry|
Day 4:
Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram (100km, 2.5 hours) - Check-out, drive to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram, UNESCO World Heritage site), en route optional Gingee Fort visit (90km, Rajagiri hill fort), arrive Mahabalipuram, check-in beach resort, afternoon visit Shore Temple (8th century Pallava temple by Bay of Bengal, sunset views, archaeological marvel), evening beach walk, seafood dinner, overnight Mahabalipuram|
Day 5:
Mahabalipuram Monuments - Full day exploring UNESCO monuments: Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas, monolithic rock-cut temples shaped like chariots - Draupadi, Arjuna, Bhima, Dharmaraja, Nakula-Sahadeva), Arjuna's Penance (27m × 9m bas-relief rock carving depicting Ganga descent, intricate animal and human figures), Krishna's Butterball (giant balanced boulder defying gravity), Varaha Cave Temple, Mahishasuramardini Cave (rock-cut cave temples with relief sculptures), visit stone sculptor village (artisans creating granite sculptures), afternoon relax at beach, overnight Mahabalipuram|
Day 6:
Kanchipuram Day Trip & Departure - Morning excursion to Kanchipuram (65km, City of Thousand Temples, one of seven sacred cities), visit Ekambareswarar Temple (Shiva temple with 1000-pillar hall, 3500-year-old mango tree), Kailasanathar Temple (oldest Pallava monument, 58 small shrines), Kamakshi Amman Temple (Shakti Peetha), Varadharaja Perumal Temple (Vishnu temple with 100-pillar mandapa), silk saree weaving visit (Kanchipuram famous for pure silk sarees with gold zari, watch weaving process, buy authentic sarees), lunch, afternoon return Chennai for departure (75km, 2 hours) or extend Pondicherry stay, tour ends
What's Included
- Hotels with breakfast, Pondicherry tour, Auroville, Beach visits, Mahabalipuram excursion, Transfers, Guide
What's Not Included
- Flights/trains, Lunch/dinner, Water sports, Personal expenses, Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit
October to March
Important Information
- Group Size: Maximum 12 persons per group
- Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Transportation: AC Car
- Guide Language: English, Hindi (other languages on request)
- Documents Required: Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport), Photographs
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (not included)
Note: Package details, prices, and inclusions are subject to change based on availability and season. Please confirm all details at the time of booking.
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