Detailed Itinerary
Today morning after arrival, set off to Mahabalipuram aka Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that greets you with its intricately carved temples, rock-cut caves, and monolithic structures. After having your hearty South Indian breakfast, start exploring Five Rathas (Five Chariots), dedicated to the Five Pandava brothers at Mahabalipuram. It is carved out of a single stone but each of them is unique from the other. Then, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time.
Later, visit Shore Temple which is situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. The Arjuna Penance, Cave Temple, and Krishna Butter Ball will leave you mesmerized. Also, explore India Seashell Museum. It is lauded as the biggest seashell museum in the whole of Asia and also the largest of its kind in India. Later, head back to your hotel for an overnight stay after having a delicious dinner at your preferred hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram
After having a scrumptious South Indian breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. After reaching Pondicherry/Puducherry, check-in at the hotel and relax for a while. At Pondicherry start visiting the most prominent temples like Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Kannigha Parameshwari Temple, Sri Vedapurishwarar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, and Panchamukha Sri Anjaneya Temple. Spend some quality time in the evening by relaxing at the Rock Beach at Pondicherry with your loved ones. Have your delectable dinner at your preferred restaurant/hotel in Pondicherry and then head back to your pre-booked hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Pondicherry aka Puducherry
After having a delicious breakfast from your hotel in the morning, head-on to Auroville, an experiential township where people from different countries live together in unity and harmony above all creeds, all politics, and all cultures. Later, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community (ashram) in Pondicherry White Town visited by thousands of people all over the world who wish to attain eternal peace and spiritual harmony. Following that you will also proceed to visit the French Colony, War Memorial and Bharathi Park which houses various remnants of the past that illustrate the fascinating heritage of Pondicherry. Finally, visit the Promenade Beach for relaxing some time. Later, head back to your hotel for an overnight stay after having a delicious dinner at your preferred hotel in Pondicherry.
Overnight stay at Pondicherry aka Puducherry
On the final day of your tour, after having your breakfast from your hotel, you will be transferred to Chennai International Airport / Railway station based on your onward journey to your home, enriched with delightful and beautiful memories. If you are Shopaholic, then make sure to fill your bags with varieties of handicraft products, fabrics, food products, home decors, etc before leaving Pondicherry. The town has a rich culture of sustainability and spirituality which is reflected in the various places for shopping in Pondicherry. You will be excited or surprised by the various products these spots offer you for an affordable purchase.
Included:
• All government taxes/GST.• Daily breakfast at hotels except on Day 01.
• Transportation service in private air-conditioned cars for all transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour as per your itinerary.
• Accommodation as 01 double room at the above-mentioned hotels.
• Pickup and drop from Chennai Airport / Railway Station / Bus Stand as per your onward journey.
• All expenses related to vehicle such as toll, fuel and parking, driver allowances, etc.
Excluded:
• Any Flight / Train / Boating fare.• Guide, camera fee and entrance fee at the sightseeing.
• Expenses of personal nature such as lunch, dinner, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, telephone, laundry bills, etc.
• Medical and travel insurance.