Pondicherry with Mahabalipuram
Sneak a Peek!
Experience Sightseeing Highlights
- Stroll around 'Promenade' beachfront, Pondicherry
- View the 'Panch Rath' monument at Mahabalipuram
- Witness the French War Memorial in Pondicherry
- Explore the world famous 'Sri Aurobindo Ashram'
- Witness the Varaha Cave Temple in Mahabalipuram
- Explore the Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory
- The 'Aayi Mandapam' in Bharathi Park, Pondicherry
- Visit 'Eglise de Sacre Coeur De Jesus' Church
Welcome to Pondicherry! Experience the French colonial charm of this picturesque coastal town alongwith a visit to the experimental township of Auroville. Enjoy this short but memorable tour that also lets you explore Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO world heritage site with magnificently carved temples.
Terms & Conditions
- All charges to be paid 100% before tour starts.
- Cancellation if any, will be refunded as under 50% within 7 days of tour starts 75% from 8th day to one month of Booking.
What's included
- Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
- Travel by comfortable A/c or Non A/c coach / Vehicle as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
- 1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
What's excluded
- To and fro Air or Rail fare and Airport or Railway station transfer for ‘Joining and Leaving Tour Guests’
- Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- Any applicability of new taxes from Government
- Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Cost of Insurance
- Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency
- Any services or activity charges other than those included in the group tour itinerary
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
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Day 1
Chennai - Pondicherry (2 Nights)
We arrive in Chennai, meet the group and proceed to Pondicherry.
‘Joining and Leaving Tour’ Guests will meet directly at the Chennai Airport as per the guidelines given and proceed to Pondicherry.
Today we stroll around the Promenade Beachfront in the evening. We have a short ‘meet n greet’ session before dinner.
Lunch
Dinner
Night Stay in Pondicherry
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Day 2
Pondicherry
Today we explore the city of Pondicherry, which includes Auroville, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and a visit to Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, Ayee Mandapam - Park Monument (Bharathi Park), Vinayagar Temple and French War Memorial, Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus (a catholic church well-known for its Gothic architecture and stained glass window panes). Later we enjoy the French heritage walk in the French colonies.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Night Stay in Pondicherry
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Day 3
Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram (1 Night)
Today we proceed to Mahabalipuram - famous for its temple and beach. We visit the shore Temple, Panch Rath, Varah Caves, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball at Mahabalipuram and proceed to Kanchipuram - famous for its crafted world-renowned silk sarees - a traditional home industry over here. Further, we also visit Vishnukanchi Temple.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Night Stay in Kanchipuram
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Day 4
Kanchipuram - Chennai – Departure to Hometown
Today we proceed to Chennai and enjoy shopping in the city. After lunch, it’s time now to say goodbye to our tour companions. Let us be in contact with each other through Email, Facebook…. And meet again on yet another memorable tour. See you all!!
‘Joining and Leaving Tour’ Guests will be dropped at the Chennai Airport as per group scheduled flight timing.
Tour concludes.
Breakfast