Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Beach Tours
This 05 Days tour offers visit to various Beaches of India.
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Beach Tours
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (04 Nights / 05 Days)
Destinations Covered: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry - Chennai
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Arrive Chennai(Hotel Check in Time 1200 Noon)
Scheduled arrive Chennai Airport; meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to Hotel.After fresh up explore the city and visit Murugan Temple,Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswar Temple and Marina Beach. Back to hotel.
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Chennai – Covelong Beach - Mahabalipuram (70Kms, 2Hrs drive)
After breakfast in the hotel depart for Mahabalipuram, located around 70kms south from the city of Chennai. Enroute visit Covelong Beach locateda distance of 40km from Chennai, on the coast of Coromandel, Covelong Beach is well-known for its beach activities and the serene beauty of its surroundings. Once a major port, one comes across it on the way to Mahabalipuram. Adventure filled water activities are one of the best things to do in Chennai, and Covelong Beach is now thronged mostly by water sports enthusiasts for activities such as wind surfing and swimming. Close by are ancient monuments like forts, churches and mosques apart from the town of Mahabalipuram and the Crocodile Farm, making Covelong Beach a popular destination for a day outing. In the evening arrive and check into hotel.
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Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100Kms, 3Hrs drive)
Post morning breakfast at the hotel explores the ancient historic town which flourished too much in the ancient time due to trade by sea port. The city was largely developed by the Pallava King Narshimhavarman in the 07th Centaury AD. The mandapa or pavilions and the rathas or shrines shaped as temple chariots were hewn from the granite rock face, while the famed Shore Temple, erected half a century later, was built from dressed stone. What makes Mamallapuram so culturally resonant are the influences it absorbs and disseminates. The Shore Temple includes many base reliefs, including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high, carved out of granite. The modern city of Mahabalipuram was established by the British Raj in 1827. Enjoy the sightseeing including Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas (five Chariots), Tiger Cave & Varaha Temples etc. Rest of time free and unwind yourself on the sandy beach of Mahabalipuram.
In the afternoon drive to Pondicherry. On reaching check into hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.
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Pondicherry - Sightseeing
Post breakfast in the hotel depart for Pondicherry is one of the union territories of India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India which showcase the systematic town planning and well planned French styled buildings. It is quite fascinating destination due to many beaches, churches and renowned Ashram etc. Start the city tour and visit the places including the famous Aurobindo Ashram; located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurobindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Later visit Chunnambar (7-km)if you interested to Swim, row a boat, or simply watch the sunrise and picnic at the beach, or go trekking, or feel comfortable on a tree house. Chunnambar is the right place, and to reach Chunnambar in Ariankuppam, which is just 7-km from Pondicherry (commonly known as Pondy), one has to go to Cuddalore. Later visit Arikamedu ,a historical site, 4-km south of Pondicherry, which revealed local trade with Romans as early as 2nd century BC, some even believe Roman settlements existed. Wine seems to have been a major import as excavated amphora jars suggest. In return, textiles, precious stones and shell-jewellery left these shores. Rest of time spend time spend the Beaches.
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Pondicherry – Chennai (120Kms, 4Hrs drive) Airport Departure
Take breakfast in the hotel and spend time at leisure until drive back to Chennai. On reaching visit the local markets for shopping until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour Ends with happy memories.
