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5-Day Tamil Nadu Tour: Chennai, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram & Beaches
Pondicherry(2N) → Mahabalipuram(1N) → Chennai(1N)
4.9 (10 Reviews)
$ 204
$ 240
15% off
/personDetailed Itinerary
- Pondicherry carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India.
- Legend says that Pondicherry is the place where St. Agasthya settled down.
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram, located 10 km north of Pondicherry.
- This ashram promotes Aurobindo’s ideas of synthesizing Yoga and modern science to unite spirit and matter.
- Stay overnight in Pondicherry.
- After breakfast, visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living that aims to create a new environment where individuals of all nationalities can live together in harmony.
- Explore the following temples:
- Vardaraja Perumal Temple
- Vedapureeswarar Temple
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Visit the war memorial and Town Hall.
- Stay overnight in Pondicherry.
- After breakfast, proceed to Mahabalipuram.
- Beautiful Mahabalipuram is famous for its temples and beaches.
- Visit the Mandapams Caves:
- There are about 14 rock-cut caves or Mandapams featuring mythological scenes, located about half a kilometer from Mahabalipuram.
- A few of them are a must-see, such as Krishna, Mahishasuramardini, and Varaha.
- Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots):
- These are five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas: Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula, and Sahadeva, as well as Draupadi.
- Despite their size, each one is carved out of a single piece of pink granite.
- The Shore Temple:
- This Shore Temple, located 2 hours from Mahabalipuram, overlooks the Bay of Bengal.
- It was built by the Pallavas in the 8th century AD and features a pyramidal structure that is 60 feet high, built on a 50-foot square platform.
- Stay overnight in Mahabalipuram.
- After breakfast, proceed to Chennai.
- Check into the hotel.
- Embark on a sightseeing tour of Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world after California.
- Visit St. Thomas Church.
- Explore the Art Gallery.
- Visit St. George Fort.
- Return to the hotel for the night.
- The Dream Days come to an end, and it’s time to bid farewell.
- We will drive you to the airport or railway station to catch your flight or train for your onward destination.
Stay & Meal Details
Pondicherry
2 nights
Pondicherry - Jayaram/Similar
Breakfast Included
Mahabalipuram
1 night
Mahabalipuram - Aura East bay / Similar
Breakfast Included
Chennai
1 night
Chennai - Rain Drops / Similar
Breakfast Included
15% off
Package Policies
- Accommodation: 1 Double Room
- Breakfast included
- Transportation: Air-conditioned sedan car for all transfers as per the itinerary
- Toll & Parking: Includes tolls, parking, permits, and all hotel taxes
- Entrance fees and flight/train tickets
- Meals not mentioned (excluding breakfast)
- Personal expenses are not included
- Rates are valid only for the specified dates.
- Hill station hotels offer non-AC rooms.
- Rooms are subject to availability; package costs may vary based on room availability.
- Advance Payment: A deposit of 25% of the total tour cost is required for confirmation.
- Total Payment: To secure all arrangements, the remaining balance must be paid before the tour begins.
- 30 days before the tour: 10% of the tour cost will be charged.
- 15 days before the tour: 25% of the tour cost will be charged.
- Less than 15 days before the tour: 50% of the tour cost will be charged.
- Less than 7 days before the tour: 100% of the tour cost will be charged.
- No Show: No refund will be provided.
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