Category

Duration
5 Days
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
Min 6 Pax
Language
English
Pondicherry Mahabalipuram

Tamil Nadu

Overview

Pondicherry, with its unique blend of French and Indian cultures, offers a delightful array of experiences. Explore the vibrant streets lined with colorful buildings, visit the spiritual haven of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and indulge in the serenity of the Botanical Gardens.

Delight your taste buds with Pondicherry's diverse culinary delights, from savory crepes at charming cafes to authentic French pastries. The Pondicherry tour package promises an exploration of cultural richness, tranquil landscapes, and culinary adventures, ensuring an unforgettable journey.

Destination Pondicherry
Depature Yes Required
Included
  • To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Pune) with current airport taxes
  • Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
  • Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
  • Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
  • All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
  • Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
  • Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
  • Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
  • Askar Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
  • Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age
Excluded
  • Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
  • Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
  • Cost of Insurance
  • Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
  • Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
  • Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
  • Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
  • Cost of any optional activity or service
  • Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
Travel With car | Bus

Details

Tour Guests will arrive at Chennai Airport as per their Scheduled flight. Upon arrival they will meet Askar tour manager at the airport and proceed to Kanchipuram – also known as the 'Golden city of thousand temples.' Here we visit the ancient Vishnukanchi Temple. In the evening we enjoy short Meet & Greet session.

  • 01. Dinner

Today we proceed to Mahabalipuram - historically important town situated on the Coromandel Coast, along the Bay of Bengal in the state of Tamil Nadu. We visit the most famous Shore Temple, legendary Panch Rath, exquisite Varah Caves, awe-inspiring Arjuna's Penance and fascinating Krishna's Butter Ball. Further we proceed to Pondicherry – The city which offers glimpse of France in India.

  • 01. Sightseeing - Mahabalipuram
  • 02. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 02. Tea/Coffee and Coconut Water at Mahabalipuram, Two Dry Snacks and Tea/Coffee en route to Pondicherry.

Today we explore the beautiful city of Pondicherry, we view Auroville and visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Ayee Mandapam - Park Monument (Bharathi Park), Vinayagar Temple, French War Memorial and Catholic Church - Notre Dame des Anges Church. In the evening we take a wonderful heritage walk in the French colonies as well as along Promenade Beach.

  • 01. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 02. Tea/ Coffee at Auroville, One dry snack and Ice cream at Promenade beach.

Today we will visit the tiny town of Chidambaram, which is home to the most iconic Shiva temple in India. We visit the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, one of the ancient temple in South India. Later we visit the Pichavaram mangrove forest. To discover nature in its most beautiful shape, here we take a boat ride through the forest & we look at an assortment of extraordinary and indigenous birds.

  • 01. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • 02. Tea/Coffee at Chidambaram, Tetra Pack juice and one Dry Snack at Pichavaram

Today we proceed to Chennai - capital city of the state Tamil Nadu, which is known as the ‘Detroit of India’ because many automobile industries are located here. Upon arrival we have free time for shopping. It’s time now to say goodbye to our travel companions.

  • 01. Breakfast
  • 01. Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Chennai, Tea/Coffee at Chennai