Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry 3N 4D Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : CHENNAI SIGHTSEEING Chennai

  Sri Parthasarathy Temple
  At a distance of 4.5 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, Sri Parthasarathy Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triplicane locality of Chennai. It is one of the popular temples in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places during your Chennai Trip.
  
  Govt. Museum
  
  At a distance of 4 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, Governement Museum is a museum situated on Pantheon Road in Chennai. This is one of the oldest museums in India, and among the top tourist places to visit in Chennai city.
  
  National Art Gallery
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, the National Art Gallery is situated inside the Government Museum Complex on Pantheon Road in Egmore, Chennai. This is one of the oldest art galleries in India and also one of the must visit Chennai Tourist Places.
  
  Valluvar Kottam
  
  At a distance of 7 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station (located in Vaikuntapuram, less than 1 Kms from local Kodambakkam Railway Station), Valluvar Kottam is a monument built to pay homage to Tamil Poet Saint Thiruvalluvar.
  
  Marina Beach
  
  At a distance of 4 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station (located at Kamarajar Road, near local Chepauk Railway Station), the famous Marina beach is the second longest beach in the World and runs to a length of 13 Km. This is one of the top tourist places to visit in Chennai city and also one of the popular attraction not to miss in a Chennai tour packages.
  
  MGR Memorial
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Chennai Central Railway Station, MGR Memorial is a memorial structure situated within the picturesque surroundings of the Marina Beach in Chennai. It is one of the popular places of sightseeing in Chennai.

  • Hotspots : Valluvar Kottam, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Marina Beach, Parthasarathy Temple
  • Themes : Beaches Sightseeing, Museums, Sightseeing

• Day 2 : VISIT MAHABALIPURAM & TRAVEL TO PONDICHERRY Chennai

  Shore Temple
  At a distance of 2 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, the Shore Temple is an ancient temple situated on the shore of Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram. It is one of the most photographed monuments of heritage in India, and among the must-visit Mahabalipuram tourist places.
  
  Sculpture Museum
  
  At a distance of 1 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (situated in East Raja Street), the Sculpture Museum is famous for its elaborate collection of sculptures and images of god and goddesses of Hindu mythology. There are more than 3,000 sculptures can be found in this museum. All the sculptures bear the historic significance and the tales of the by-gone days. In the display of the museum there are sculptures made of wood, metal, brass and cement. There are creations of ancient artists to the contemporary ones.
  
  Arjuna's Penance
  
  At a distance of 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (on Mada Koil Street), Arjuna's Penance or Bhagiratha's Penace is the name of a massive open air bas-relief monolith dating from the 7th century CE. Measuring 96 feet long by 43 feet high, the bas-relief is also known as The Descent of Ganga. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Mandapams / Caves
  
  At a distance of 0.5 Kms around Mahabalipuram Bus Station, there are 14 rock-cut carves and Mandapams in and around Mamallapuram. Mythological scenes are depicted on these architectures. These caves have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Ganesha Ratha
  
  At a distance of nearly 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, Ganesh Ratha Temple is located towards the north of the Arjuna's Penance. It is a temple carved out from a rock to resemble a chariot and is built in Dravidian style of temple architecture. It was once dedicated to Lord Shiva. But when the original lingam was removed, the temple came to be known as the temple of Lord Ganesh.
  
  Krishna's Butter Ball
  
  At a distance of 0.5 Km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station (on Mada Koil Street), Krishna's Butter Ball is a huge boulder near the Ganesha Ratha. It rests precariously on a narrow rock base. Legend has it that several Pallava Kings attempted to move it, but all the kings and their elephants could not shift the boulder even by an inch.
  
  Pancha Rathas
  
  At a distance of 1.5 Kms from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) - five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula and Sahadeva) and Draupadi. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.
  
  Mahabalipuram Beach
  
  At a distance of 2 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station, the golden sandy Mamallapuram Beach is a serene beach situated near the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is identified as the one of the most pristine beaches in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places during your Mahabalipuram tour.

  • Themes : Beaches Sightseeing, Museums, Sightseeing

• Day 3 : PONDICHERRY SIGHTSEEING Mahabalipuram

  Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  At a distance of 3 km from Pondicherry Bus Station, The Manakula Vinayagar Temple is one of the famous ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is a popular pilgrimage site in Puducherry.
  
  Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Pondicherry Bus Station, Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a famous spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry. Founded by Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) in 1926, it is one of the major highlights of Pondicherry and is visited by thousands of people from all over the world. The ashram is also the place of Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
  
  Pondicherry Museum
  
  At a distance of 3 km from Pondicherry Bus Station, Pondicherry Museum is situated in the Bharathi Park and is known for its unique collection of sculptures. It is one of the popular places in Pondicherry Sightseeing.
  
  Botanical Garden
  At a distance of 1.5 km Pondicherry Bus Station, the Botanical Garden is located south of the New Bus Stand and is one of the top Pondicherry Tourist Places. The Botanical Garden along with Aquarium was established in 1826.
  
  Chunnambar Boat House
  
  At a distance of 6 km Pondicherry Bus Station, Chunnambar Boat House also known as Plage Paradiso is famous for its backwaters and it's a popular boating venue and is. Located on the Cuddalore main road, the backwater is situated at a point where the Chunnambar River meets Bay of Bengal. Paradise beach is usually reached by boat from Chunnambar Boat House.
  
  Paradise Beach
  
  At a distance of 8 km from Pondicherry Bus Station, Paradise Beach, also known as Plage Paradiso, is an isolated beach located at Chunnambar. This is one of the most famous Pondicherry Beaches and also one of the best places to experience Pondicherry Tourism. Paradise Beach is another popular attraction not to miss in a Pondicherry tour packages.

  • Hotspots : Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum
  • Themes : Beaches Sightseeing, Museums, Sightseeing

• Day 4 : Departure

  Departure Mahabalipuram

  • Themes : Sightseeing

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Inclusions

• Sightseeing
• Accommodation: 1 night in Chennai, 1 night in Mahabalipuram, 1 night in Pondicherry in 3-star or equivalent hotels.
• Meals: Daily breakfast and one meal per day (lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary).
• Transportation: AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
• Sightseeing: Entry fees to Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Basilica, Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball, Promenade Beach, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and DakshinaChitra.
• Guide: English-speaking guide for sightseeing.

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Exclusions

• Airfare/Train fare to and from Chennai.
• Personal expenses: Laundry, phone calls, tips, and other personal expenses.
• Meals: Meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Optional activities: Any activity not mentioned in the inclusions.
• Insurance: Travel insurance.
• Any additional expenses: Caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities, flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, etc.

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