Peaceful Pondicherry
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After a long gap, we are heading to one of our most favourite destinations - Pondicherry! This is a comfortable 4N-5D itinerary that starts from Chennai. Stroll the by-lanes of Pondicherry through the French and Tamil towns on a guided walk, head to Auroville for a visit to the Matrimandir and learn about ingenious local businesses, experience a boat ride through Pichavaram mangroves, and visit the World Heritage Sites in Mahabalipuram. Dates: 27-31 October 2021
Highlights
- Stay in a Tamilian heritage house - Guided walk of French Quarter in Pondicherry - Visit to Matrimandir and local businesses in Auroville - Learn about the local businesses in Auroville - Local food - Pichavaram mangrove boat ride - Historical sites of Mahabalipuram
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
Double Sharing
Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday, 27 October - Arrive in Chennai by flight from home destination. (Between 12 PM - 1 PM) - Depart for Pondicherry by private AC coach. Lunch en-route - Arrive in Pondicherry. Check-in - Evening stroll by the promenade - Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
Double Sharing
All Meals
Thursday, 28 October - Post breakfast, proceed to Auroville. We will explore the model town of Auroville, visit the Matrimandir view-point. Explore the unique businesses of Auroville, some shopping at the visitor's centre. Lunch in Auroville. - Head back to Pondicherry for a guided walk of the French Quarter. - Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
Double Sharing
All Meals
Friday, 29 October - Early morning depart for Pichavaram. Experience the 2nd largest mangrove forest in India in a boat. - Lunch at Cuddalore. - Back to Pondicherry with Paradise Beach en-route. - Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
Hotel
Double Sharing
All Meals
Saturday, 30 October - Sunrise at Serenity Beach. Post breakfast, we will head for some local shopping in Pondicherry. - Lunch in Pondicherry - Post lunch, depart for Mahabalipuram - Dinner and overnight at Mahabalipuram
Private Vehicle
AC Coach
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Breakfast, Lunch
Sunday, 31 October - Sunrise at the Sun Temple of Mahabalipuram. Proceed to Five Rathas and other sites in Mahabalipuram - Post breakfast, depart for Chennai. Visit the Madras Crocodile Bank en route (if time permits) - Depart to home destinations after 3 PM
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The Western Routes was founded in 2011. It started as a concept that found its roots in the love for the state of Maharashtra and its native culture. Since 2015, we have ventured into curating itineraries pan-India which are themed around history, culture, wildlife, people & food.
Inclusions
- 3 Night Stay in AC Rooms on Double/Twin Sharing in Pondicherry - 1 Night stay in AC Rooms on Double/Twin Sharing in Mahabalipuram - All meals as mentioned below - All internal travel (Chennai to Chennai) in private AC Coach - Guided Tour of Pondicherry - Boat Ride Charges at Pichavaram - Entry fees at all the temples and monuments - Local Guides at the monuments
Exclusions
- Air tickets or any travel from home destination to Chennai and back - Anything not mentioned in the includes list - Camera charges at any monuments - Personal costs (Shopping, etc.) - Meals other than the ones specified - Travel Insurance
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- 50% retention charges (Between 20 – 30 days prior to scheduled departure)
- 100% retention charges (Less than 20 days prior to scheduled departure)
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