Chennai to Pondicherry City Break Private Tour

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Duration

1 Nights / 2 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Chennai to Pondicherry City Break Private Tour, a two days private tour you will visit Kanchipuram, the city of thousands of temples and one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus. Mahabalipuram is an ancient 7th century port famous for its magnificent rock temples & carvings. You will stay overnight in Pondicherry the distinct French colonial town with well-laid out streets and avenues. The city presents an unusual combination of European culture and the Indian traditions. An added attraction here is the township of Auroville, an oasis of peace and enlightenment.

HIGHLIGHTS

This is a private tour/activity only for your group.
Enhanced cleaning/ traveler safety.
In-depth cultural experience.
Flexible sightseeing & stopover.
Most travelers can participate.

Bulk discount (by percent)

Bulk diccount adult

#	Discount group	From adult	To adult	Value
1	Discount on 2-person group	2	2	44%
2	Discount on 3-person group	3	3	46%
3	Discount on 4-person group	4	4	55%
4	Discount on 5-person group	5	5	54%
5	Discount on 6-person group	6	6	58%
6	Discount on 7-person group	7	7	57%
7	Discount on 8-person group	8	8	62%

Itinerary

Day 1: Chennai - Pondicherry (235kms)

Pick up from your hotel or Chennai airport and drive to Pondicherry via visiting Kanchipuram Kailasanathar temple, Ekambareswarar temple, Varadharaja temple, Vaikundhaperumal temple and Kamakshiamman temple. Further drive to Mahabalipuram and visit Monolithic Temples Five Rathas an excellent examples of the evolution of Dravidian style architecture. Krishnas Butterball a gigantic granite boulder resting on a short incline. 7th century Cave Temples cut and decorated with panels in the Mamalla style. Shore Temple built with blocks of granite in 7th century during the rule of King Narsimha-Varman II Rajasimha the temple complex consisting of two Siva temples and a carving of Anantasayana Vishnu. The Arjuna`s Penance an enormous rock-cut relief, one of the largest in the whole world.
Continue drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Evening to relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Pondicherry - Chennai (160kms)

Breakfast at hotel. Visit Aurovil an experimental community founded in 1968 by the spiritual leader Mirra Alfassa as a town where people from all over the world could live in harmony. Its focal point is the Matrimandir, a futuristic, spherical temple covered in gold discs. Pondicherry Museum it houses a fantastic collection of bronze sculptures of god and goddess, a wide gathering of temple lamps, handicrafts and art. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets, colonial villas and vibrant Tamil settlements. Besides a very picturesque view of the lovely alleys and narrow lanes, you can also marvel at the gorgeous architecture of the French colonial settlements which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
Later drive to Chennai and drop off to your hotel or airport.

Included/Excluded

Assistance on arrival at airport.
1 Nights' accommodation in 5-star hotels.
Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in car.
Government taxes.

Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour's Location

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4-Star Hotels Used or Similar
Pondicherry - Palais De Mahe/ La Villa

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from $ 521.00

Date

06/06/2023

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Children

5-11

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