4-Day Chennai to Pondicherry Tour via Mahabalipuram and Auroville

4 Days Round trip from Chennai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Pondicherry, known as the French capital of India
  • 02 Visit the temple city of Mahabalipuram on the way from Chennai
  • 03 Enjoy scuba diving and boat riding at Chunnambar Boat House
  • 04 Watch a beautiful sunrise over the vast Bay of Bengal
  • 05 Go birdwatching at Ousteri Lake

Escape to Pondicherry on a 4-day journey from Chennai that blends coastal relaxation, spiritual sites, and cultural discovery. Travel via Mahabalipuram's temples and holy places before exploring Pondicherry's French heritage, beaches, and landmarks such as Aurobindo Ashram, the French War Memorial, and Chunnambar Boat House. Visit Auroville and Matrimandir, known for their message of unity in diversity, and enjoy time by the seaside and local markets. This tour offers a refreshing mix of sightseeing, spirituality, and beachside leisure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pondicherry, Chennai, Mahabalipuram
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Chennai Arrival and Drive to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport, our representatives will receive you and your journey will begin. After breakfast, drive via Mahabalipuram on the way to Pondicherry. Visit temples and holy places in Mahabalipuram before continuing onward.

After reaching Pondicherry, complete your hotel check-in formalities. Unpack your luggage and freshen up. As the day will have been a bit long, enjoy dinner and take some rest. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 02

Pondicherry Sightseeing and Beachside Leisure

The second day of the trip is for spending time visiting various places in Pondicherry. After breakfast at the hotel, you will first go to Aurobindo Ashram. The ashram has a library, and you can spend some time in its study room before moving around its sales emporium. You will also find many facts about Sri Aurobindo.

Then continue to the French War Memorial, the old botanical garden, and Chunnambar Boat House, which is situated on the banks of the Ariyankuppam River. In the evening, you can sit by the beaches with your favourite wine. Finally, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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Day 03

Auroville, Matrimandir, and Local Markets

On the third day of the tour, visit Auroville and then go to Matrimandir. Auroville is an international township, and Matrimandir is the temple of the Divine Mother in the centre of Auroville. Explore these two places, which stand for unity in diversity.

In the afternoon, you can go for some adventure activities at the seaside, and in the evening, you must go shopping in the markets. Have dinner and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

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Day 04

Hotel Check-out and Chennai Drop

Wake up in the morning and enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Then complete all the formalities to check out.

Our representative will be present to take you back to Chennai Airport or the railway station, depending on how you have planned your return journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Chennai 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Double-sharing accommodation in 3-star hotels
  • Sightseeing at the places mentioned
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Private cab

What's Not Included

  • Flight/train fare
  • Personal expenses
  • River rafting
  • Safari
  • Rock climbing
  • Toy train
  • Extra use of a vehicle
  • Additional sightseeing
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra meals

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tour start
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Chennai.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room ₹9,200.00 — ₹11,000.00
Double Sharing ₹9,200.00 — ₹11,000.00

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