Peaceful Pondicherry
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After a long gap, we are heading to one of our favourite destinations in India - 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 also visit Swaram's Sound Garden. Experience a boat ride through Pichavaram mangroves, and visit the World Heritage Sites in Mahabalipuram.
Highlights
- Guided walk of the French Quarter in Pondicherry
- Visit to the Matrimandir and Swaram's Sound Garden Tour in Auroville
- Pichavaram mangrove boat ride
- Chidambaram Temple
- Guided tour of Mahabalipuram
Day 1 - Arrivals
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
Lunch, Dinner
Wednesday, 6 March
- Arrive in Chennai by flight from your home destinations (Between 8-9 AM)
- Depart for Pondicherry by private AC coach. Lunch en-route
- Arrive in Pondicherry. Check-in
- Evening stroll by the promenade. Free for leisure
- Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry
Day 2 - Auroville & French Quarter Walk
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Thursday, 7 March
- Post breakfast, we head to Auroville. We will explore the model town of Auroville, and visit the Matrimandir viewpoint. We will go on a tour of Swaram's sound garden and also 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
Day 3 - Pichavaram & Paradise Beach
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Friday, 8 March
- Depart for Pichavaram. Experience the 2nd largest mangrove forest in India in a boat.
- Visit the Natraja Temple in Chidambaram. Lunch at Chidambaram
- Back to Pondicherry with Paradise Beach en route for sunset.
- Dinner and overnight at Pondicherry
Day 4 - Shopping in Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Hotel
All Meals
Saturday, 9 March
- Sunrise at Serenity Beach. Post breakfast, we will head for some local shopping in Pondicherry.
- Lunch in Pondicherry. Post lunch, depart for Mahabalipuram
- Evening free for leisure.
- Dinner and overnight at Mahabalipuram
Day 5 - Mahabalipuram
Private Vehicle (AC Coach)
Breakfast, Lunch
Sunday, 10 March
- 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 and Dakshin Chitra Museum en route (if time permits)
- Depart to home destinations after 6 PM
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Inclusions
- 3 Night Stay in Pondicherry (Hotel Grand D'Europe or Equivalent)
- 1 Night stay in Mahabalipuram (Hotel Mamalla Heritage or Equivalent)
- All meals as mentioned below
- All internal travel (Chennai to Chennai) in private AC Coach
- Guided Tour of Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram
- 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
- Personal costs (Shopping, tips etc.)
- Meals other than the ones specified
- Travel Insurance
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- 50% retention charges (Between 20 – 45 days before scheduled departure)
- 100% retention charges (Less than 20 days before scheduled departure)
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