Day 01
Mahabalipuram Heritage and Pondicherry Coastal Discovery
- Meet your professional driver at your hotel or Chennai International Airport and begin the journey in a comfortable air-conditioned private car.
- Drive approximately 1.5 hours to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock-cut monuments.
- Visit the Shore Temple and admire its Dravidian architecture overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
- Explore the Five Rathas and learn about their historical and mythological significance.
- Spend time at Mahabalipuram Beach, enjoying the coastal scenery and historic surroundings.
- View Arjuna's Penance, one of the largest open-air rock reliefs in the world.
- See Krishna's Butter Ball, the famous balancing boulder that has remained unmoved for centuries.
- Continue driving to Pondicherry and visit Auroville, the international township dedicated to peace and human unity.
- View the golden Matrimandir and learn about its role as a centre for silent reflection.
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and experience its serene spiritual atmosphere.
- Explore Manakula Vinayagar Temple and observe its colourful carvings and religious significance.
- Visit the Sacred Heart Basilica and admire its Gothic architecture and stained-glass panels.
- Walk along Promenade Beach and enjoy colonial buildings, ocean views, and the coastal ambience.
- Drive back to Chennai for approximately three hours.
- Conclude the tour with drop-off at your preferred location in Chennai.
