Mahabalipuram Pondicherry Tour [4N/5D]

Day 1 / ( Kanchipuram )

ARRIVAL AT CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM (75 KM / 2 HRS)

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport or Railway Station, you will meet our representative. We will proceed to Kanchipuram, renowned for its magnificent temples and exquisite silk sarees. Check into your hotel and take the time to refresh. The itinerary includes visits to Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, as well as local weaving centers.

Enjoy an overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

Day 2 / ( Pondicherry )

KANCHIPURAM – MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY (170 KM / 4-5 HRS)

After breakfast, we will drive to Mahabalipuram. The tour will include visits to the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, and Arjuna’s Penance. Later, we will proceed to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, you can relax or take a leisurely evening stroll along Promenade Beach. Overnight accommodation will be in Pondicherry.

Accommodation & Breakfast

Day 3 / ( Pondicherry )

PONDICHERRY SIGHTSEEING

Your day will begin with breakfast at the hotel, followed by visits to Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, the Botanical Garden, and the Chunnambar backwaters. After the sightseeing, we will return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Accommodation & Breakfast

Day 4 / ( Pondicherry )

PONDICHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM – PICHAVARAM

This day entails a visit to Chidambaram to explore the iconic Shiva temple, followed by a trip to the Pichavaram mangrove forest for a boat ride and bird watching. We will return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Accommodation & Breakfast

Day 5 / ( Chennai )

PONDICHERRY – CHENNAI – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Chennai Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.

Accommodation & Breakfast

• Pickup and drop services available from Chennai.

• Accommodation for 4 nights in 1 room on double occupancy (2 adults).

• CP Meal Plan: 4 breakfasts (corresponding to the number of nights).

• A separate A/C sedan cab will be provided as per the itinerary.

• Includes transfer fees, parking, fuel, and driver charges.

• All applicable taxes excluding GST.

• Air travel, trains, ferries, and more.

• Fees for entry to monuments & camera fees.

• Personal costs - laundry services, shopping, phone bills, gratuities, etc.

• Charges for activities / jeep safaris / rafting / boating / adventure sports.

• Additional services - permits, Volvo luggage charges, heaters, meals, etc.

• Hotel early check-in / late check-out fees, if applicable.

• Any other expenses not mentioned above.

• Mandatory gala dinner for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. (to be paid directly at the hotel - not included in the package price).

• Rates not applicable during long weekends and festive dates.

• An additional 5% GST (Goods & Services Tax).

• Discover the ancient temples of Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram

• Explore the Shore Temple & Pancha Rathas – UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Uncover the allure of Pondicherry’s French heritage & its beaches

• Find tranquility at Auroville & Aurobindo Ashram

• Take a beautiful boat ride through Pichavaram Mangrove Forest