Explore the charming Pondicherry with the 7-Day Pondicherry Tour. This tour will start in Chennai where you will visit iconic Marina Beach and explore other popular landmarks including Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Government Museum. Continue your journey to Mahabalipuram to visit Thirukadalmallai temple and Shore Temple before continuing to Pondicherry. Explore the markets of Pondicherry. Experience the beauty of Paradise Beach with its watersports activities and visit Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial and Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Try local food, and indulge in local activities before concluding your trip back in Chennai with unforgettable memories of Pondicherry’s culture and natural wonders.
Duration : 6 Nights 7 Days
Places Covered : Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chennai
Tour Highlights :
- The Second Longest Urban Beach Marina Beach in the world
- Temples of Mahabalipuram
- Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry
- French War Memorial Pondicherry
Tour Itinerary :
Day 01 – Chennai Arrival:
Welcome to Chennai for this exciting tour. Our representative will welcome you at the airport or railway station and escort you to a hotel. In the evening visit the popular Marina Beach to savor a beautiful sunset before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 – Chennai Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Dakshina Chitra Museum, Guindy National Park, and Periyar Science and Technology Centre. Enjoy a traditional meal before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry:
After breakfast leave for Pondicherry by road and en route visit Mahabalipuram. Visit Thirukadalmallai temple, the open-air rock relief Descent of the Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, India Seashell Museum, and Arjuna’s Penance, and a lighthouse to get some incredible views of the surroundings. Spend some time relaxing on the beach before leaving for Pondicherry. After reaching check into a hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 – Pondicherry Sightseeing:
After breakfast, take an exciting ferry ride to the beautiful Paradise Beach which is situated in Chunnambar. The 30-minute ride across the backwaters offers great views of green forests. This beach is popular for water sports like jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. After that, you can visit the Botanical Garden, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesu. And later return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 05- Pondicherry Sightseeing:
After breakfast visit the world-renowned Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, the French War Memorial, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Old Light House, Pondicherry Museum, Arikamedu, and the Promenade Beach. Explore the markets of Pondicherry before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 – Pondicherry to Chennai:
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Pondicherry airport to board the flight to Chennai. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Stay overnight in Chennai.
Day 07 – Chennai Departure:
After breakfast, at the appropriate time you will be picked up and transferred to Chennai airport to board the flight back home. The tour ends.