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
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
Stay Not Included
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
Policy and Terms
- 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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