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Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry one day trip from Chennai with Lunch

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Overview

For a well-organized 12-hour day trip from Chennai, begin at 7:00 AM with a drive to Pondicherry, which takes approximately 3 hours. Start your visit at the serene Aurobindo Ashram, then explore the historic French Quarter and the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Following this, take a relaxing stroll along Promenade Beach. Next, proceed to Auroville to experience its innovative architecture and the Matrimandir. After enjoying lunch, drive to Mahabalipuram and tour the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna’s Butterball. Return to Chennai by 7:00 PM to conclude a memorable and enriching day.

Activity location

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • No. 9 Marine Street
    • 605002, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • No. 9 Marine Street
    • 605002, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

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What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Headsets to hear the guide clearly
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    Lunch
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    Entry/Admission - Monuments
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    Personal expenses
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    Service charge
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    Drinks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Auroville
  • 1h
Pancha Rathas
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Krishna's Butter Ball
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Arjuna's Penance
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Shore Temple
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included

Location

Activity location

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    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • No. 9 Marine Street
    • 605002, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    • No. 9 Marine Street
    • 605002, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

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