Tamil Nadu · 3 Nights / 4 Days · Heritage
Chennai, Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry 3N/4D
A coastal heritage circuit for guests landing in Chennai: city highlights, the UNESCO shore temples of Mahabalipuram and the French quarter of Pondicherry.
- RouteChennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry
- StartChennai
- EndChennai
- Duration3 Nights / 4 Days
Highlights
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple & Marina Beach
- Mahabalipuram Shore Temple & Five Rathas
- Pondicherry White Town & Promenade
- Auroville & Paradise Beach
Day-wise itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive Chennai
Pick-up at Chennai airport / railway station. Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica, Fort St George (outside) and Marina Beach. Overnight Chennai.
- Day 2
Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram
Drive the East Coast Road. Mahabalipuram Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball. Continue to Pondicherry. Overnight Pondicherry.
- Day 3
Pondicherry sightseeing
Auroville and Matrimandir viewpoint, Paradise Beach boat ride (direct), Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and a White Town heritage walk. Overnight Pondicherry.
- Day 4
Departure
Drive back to Chennai (about 3.5 hours) for departure.
Inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing (3★ standard – 4★, 5★ & resorts on request)
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing (Sedan / Innova / Tempo Traveller as per pax)
- Toll, parking, driver bata & inter-state permits
- All hotel & transport taxes
- 24x7 on-ground support from our local team
Exclusions
- Flight / train tickets
- Entry tickets, boating, safaris & activities
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips & porterage
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Itinerary can be customised – add nights, change hotel category, upgrade the vehicle or combine with other South India destinations. Hotel names are shared with the B2B quote.
