05 Nights / 06 Days
2N Mahabalipuram – 2N Pondicherry – 1N Chennai
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Kanchipuram Temple complex
Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance and the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
In Pondicherry, cover Aurobindo ashram, churches and Auroville
Visit in Chennai – Fort St George, St. Mary’s Church, museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State
Museum & National Art Gallery
2nd longest beach in world – Marina Beach
Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
Start and End in Chennai
ITINERARY
Day 01 – Arrival in Chennai – Mahabalipuram (65 kms / approx. 1.30 hours)
Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai & take drive to Mahabalipuram – the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Upon arrival check in to the hotel & later take an excursion to Kancheepuram.
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Day 02 – Sightseeing in Mahabalipuram
After breakfast visit the proceed for the Mahabalipuram sightseeing which includes the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball return back to the hotel for
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100 kms / approx. 2 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram – Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram’s many departments. Also, cover church of sacred hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry – Auroville.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 04 – Pondicherry
Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Day 05 – Pondicherry – Chennai (170 kms / approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Chennai. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Later explore Chennai- Visit Fort St George, St. Mary’s Church and a museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery. Drive past Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world.
Overnight Stay in Chennai.
Day 06 – Departure from Chennai
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chennai airport for return flight back home.
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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
5 night accommodation in well-appointed hotels or equivalent
Meal plan as on either Bed & Breakfast / or with Lunch or Dinner basis
Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle
Drivers allowances & toll taxes.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
Air tickets and airport taxes
Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours
Entry Fee at the Monuments
Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.
Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument
Guest/s who have missed the visit as per itinerary may b included on request on a chargeable basis
NOTES
Check Inn & Check out time as per Hotel Policy
All tourist places are open and state body reserves right to close any places if found necessary
Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 traveler