Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
The trip
About this holiday
French Quarter mornings, Auroville, and the shore temples at Mahabalipuram — an easy coastal break with good food throughout.
Trip highlights
- Shore Temple at sunset
- Paradise Beach by boat
- Auroville Matrimandir
- French Quarter heritage walk
Day by day
The itinerary
- 1Day 1
Arrive Chennai, drive down the ECR to Mahabalipuram, evening at Shore Temple.
- 2Day 2
Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butterball; on to Pondicherry.
- 3Day 3
White Town walk, Aurobindo Ashram, Promenade and Paradise Beach.
- 4Day 4
Auroville and Matrimandir viewing point, afternoon free.
- 5Day 5
Departure transfer to Chennai airport.
Where you stay
Hotels & camps
- Mahabalipuram 3* and above Hotels 1 night
- Pondicherry 3* and above Hotels 3 nights
What's included
- ✓Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- ✓Daily breakfast and dinner
- ✓All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- ✓Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- ✓All applicable taxes
Not included
- ✗Airfare or train fare
- ✗Lunches and beverages
- ✗Monument and activity entry fees unless stated
- ✗Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- ✗Anything not listed under inclusions
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