Leisure Tour to Pondy Mahabalipuram

Leisure Tour to Pondy Mahabalipuram

Pondy, popularly known as French capital of India, is a union territory nestled in south-eastern coast of India near to Chennai.

It is a former French colony paved with lanes lined with small yellow-walled houses & French Cafés. Pondy was under French Rule till 1954. Therefore, you feel like it is a miniature version of France which gives colonial & bohemian vibes through its French civilisations.

The city attracts tourist across the world due to its cosmopolitan lifestyle. Another major reason why people visit pondy is famous town of Auroville, which is a hub for meditation, spirituality & yoga.

Right from shiny white sand beaches, delicious food Cafes, tranquil Ashrams to old Heritage & religious sites, Pondicherry has lot to offer.

So, if you are looking for a place to relax by the beach, get indulged in French cuisine, experience serenity & rejuvenate yourself then pondy is the place for you.

Along with Pondy, we would be visiting Mahabalipuram which is famous for its rock cut shore temples & monuments built by the pallava dynasty in 7 & 8th Centuries. It is a town on a strip of land between Bay of Bengal & Great Salt Lake in Tamil Nadu which is also known as Mamallapuram.

So do join us to explore this French Town of India along with Mahabalipuram and few other places.

• Drive on the famous & scenic East Coast Route to reach Pondicherry
• Experience little world of French by taking a walking Trail across Town
• Visit to Meditation Hub, Auroville
• Exploring gorgeous beaches & indulge in some lip smacking French Cuisine
• Visit to the architectural wonder of India, Mahabalipuram
• Visit to Kanchipuram & Chidambaram Temples
• Exploring Gingee, the Southern Capital of Maratha Empire
• Enjoy boating at Pichavaram Mangroves

Inclusions:

• 4 Nights Accommodation in hotel on double occupancy
• Breakfast & Dinner Costs as mentioned on the itinerary
• Pick up & Drop-Chennai Airport
• Boating to Paradise beach
• Private sightseeing vehicle
• Boating in Pichavaram
• Entry Fees
• Guide for the trip

Exclusions:

• 5% GST
• Airfare/ Train Fare from Mumbai-Chennai & Back
• Lunch on all days
• Meals during Air/ Train Journey
• Mineral Water, Beverages cost
• Any other expenses which are not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’

Leisure Tour to Pondy Mahabalipuram

Day 1, Saturday, 28th Sep: Chennai-Mahabalipuram

Arrival in Chennai between 8.00 am to 9.00 a.m.
We will head to Mahabalipuram.
Visit Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Panch Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball.
We will check-in into hotel.

Night Stay at Mahabalipuram Hotel.
(Dinner)

Day 2, Sunday, 29th Sep: Pondy-Paradise Beach & Pondy Local Sightseeing

Post breakfast, we will head towards Pondicherry via the scenic East Coast Route.
Visit Paradise Beach Island by taking a speed Boat. The backwaters on the way to beach are green & fresh & have thick mangroves.
This is a little isolated & highly sought-after beach.

On a perfectly bright day, you will enjoy various shades of blue stretching to the horizon and beyond.

We will Relax by the beach, enjoy the waves & sip some coconut water.

The sand is extraordinarily soft & grainy and long walk on this beach would be fantastic.

Come back to Pondy.

Visit Ayi Mandapam, rock beach, French Headquarters & few churches.
Check-in into Hotel.

Night Stay at Pondy.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 3, Sunday, 30th Sep: Drive Pondy-Pichavaram-Chidambaram-Pondy

Post Breakfast, Leave for visiting Chidambaram Temple.

We will cover Pichavaram Mangroves on the way back to Pondy. (The boating in Pichavaram is subject to operation.)

Come back to Pondy by late evening.

Night Stay at Pondy.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 4, Monday, 1st Oct: Drive Pondy-Auroville-Vellore

Check out from the Hotel early in the morning. Visit Auroville.
Auroville (city of Dawn) is an experimental township dedicated to the ideal of human unity based on the vision of Sri Aurbinodo & his Mother, Mirra Alfassa.
People from across the world, irrespective of creed, colour& nationality, work here together to build a Non-religious , cash Free, universal community.
Its focal point is the Matrimandir, a futuristic, spherical temple covered in gold discs.
Move towards Vellore.
Visit Golden temple & Vellore Fort at Vellore.

Night Stay at Vellore.

(Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 5, Tuesday, 2nd Oct: Drive Vellore-Kanchipuram-Chennai

After breakfast, check out & proceed to Kanchipuram.
Visit few temples in Kanchipuram & head back to Chennai.
We will reach Chennai Airport between 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

You can plan your return post 7.00 pm.
(Breakfast)