TOUR ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Chennai and drive to Pondicherry.
Reach Chennai by 1200 Hrs. You will be picked up from Chennai airport and driven to Pondicherry. On arrival Check in to the hotel.
Later start your sightseeing of Pondicherry. The attractions scheduled for the day include Aurbindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Nineteenth Century Light House. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner.
Later start your sightseeing of Pondicherry. The attractions scheduled for the day include Aurbindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Nineteenth Century Light House. In the evening return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight at hotel
Day 02 Tour of Auroville
Today you will visit the Auroville. Auroville, established in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa also called as 'the Mother', by her followers. The society is still guided by her philosophy. She was also the co-founder of Pondicherry's Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Aurovillians run a huge variety of projects ranging from schools, IT, organic farming to renewable energy and handicrafts production, employing around 4000 to 5000 people from nearby villages. Talk a walk or ride a bicycle and explore this quaint town.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Excursion to Chidambaram + Drive to Mahabalipuram (160kms/ 4 hrs)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Chidambaram known for the Thillai Natarajar Temple- representing the AAKASH (Sky) element. Lord shiva is also worshipped here as Nataraja (lord of dance). Creating this huge temple comeplex took contirbutions of differnte rullers i.e Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagara and the Chera Rulers. The main sanctum of the temple where Lord Natraja is worshipped, has gold roof.
Also visit the 2nd largest mangrove forest in the world at-Pichavaram. The magnificent forest can be explored with the row boats (hire on direct payment).
Later drive back to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check-in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Also visit the 2nd largest mangrove forest in the world at-Pichavaram. The magnificent forest can be explored with the row boats (hire on direct payment).
Later drive back to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check-in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Tour of Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, visit the famous Shore temples of Mahabalipuram. Constructed by Granite rocks these beautiful temples are now a UNESCO world heritage site. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the near by markets and the beautiful beach .
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 Departure
After leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to the Chennai airport/railway station for your departure.
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ACCOMODATION & TRANSPORT
Accommodation
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
Note: Our emphasis is on to provide neat and clean accommodation at best locations with basic amenities.
| Cities | Hotels | Meals | Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry | Treebo Grace Inn or Similar | Breakfast | Twin/Triple |
| Mahabalipuram | Mamalla Heritage or Similar | Breakfast | Twin |
Transportation
| Upto 5 Person | More than 5 |
|---|---|
| Innova/Sumo/Bolero or any other SUV | Tempo Traveler |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions:
- Room on twin/triple share, in standard hotels
- Meals as mentioned above
- Transportation by Ac Vehicle
- All Taxes
Exclusions:
- International/Domestic flights & Visa
- Airport tax or Insurance cover
- Items of personal nature
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED’
- Any increase in Government taxes
TOUR INFORMATION
Mandatory Things to Pack
- Light Woolens or full T-shirts
- Sunglasses &Cap
- Comfortable walking Shoes and Slippers & 2-3 pairs of socks
- Cotton clothing of your choice
Operational Information:
- Travelers will have to share a room on gender basis unless they are couple
- Travelers have to make their own arrangements for arrival and Departure from from Chennai
- Travelers will be taken to tourist places/Monuments, which they have to explore by them selves
- Twin rooms (two separate beds in a room) are not readily available hence we will provide a double bed for two persons with two separate bedding (blankets/linen).
- Most of the hotels/camps are of standard category and the buffet meals are pretty basic having limited menu. However, hotels/camps do prefer to know your requirement a day prior and will be happy to serve you.
- SoloTravelIndia.com reserves the right of cancelling any travelers booking, if he/she is trying to create a ruckus amid tour
- It’s a group tour and hence travelers are requested to keep in mind the comfort of fellow travelers
Hightlights
- Temples
- Culture & Architecture
- Beaches