Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Trip from Chennai – 2 Night 3 Days

Inclusions

• Pickup and drop from Madurai
• Private vehicle for the complete journey
• 2 nights accommodation
• Pondicherry sightseeing
• Mahabalipuram sightseeing
• Driver allowance
• Fuel charges
• Toll and parking charges as per package

Exclusions

• Meals unless included in the selected package
• Entry and monument tickets
• Chunnambar boating charges
• Paradise Beach boat tickets
• Lighthouse entry fees
• Guide charges
• Personal and shopping expenses
• Optional activities
• Additional sightseeing or kilometres outside the confirmed itinerary

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram Main Sightseeing Places

The Madurai to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram tour package offers two distinct sightseeing experiences: Pondicherry's French-influenced streets, spiritual centres, and waterfronts followed by Mahabalipuram's ancient temples, sculptures, caves, and coastal monuments.

Mahabalipuram Sightseeing List

• Shore Temple – A spectacular Pallava-era monument where ancient stone architecture meets the Bay of Bengal.
• Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas) – Five monolithic structures displaying different styles of early South Indian temple architecture.
• Arjuna’s Penance – A vast granite relief packed with beautifully carved human, animal, and mythological figures.
• Krishna’s Butter Ball – An enormous boulder seemingly balanced on a sloping rock surface.
• Mahishasuramardini Cave – A rock-cut sanctuary featuring dramatic sculptural panels from the Pallava period.
• Tiger Cave – An unusual carved rock monument set within a quieter landscape near the coast.
• Mahabalipuram Lighthouse – A prominent hilltop viewpoint overlooking monuments, townscapes, and the shoreline.
• Mahabalipuram Beach – A breezy coastal stretch perfect for relaxing after visiting the heritage monuments.

Pondicherry Sightseeing List

• Auroville – Start the day in a peaceful international community centred around the striking Matrimandir.
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Find a quieter side of Pondicherry at this renowned spiritual institution.
• Manakula Vinayagar Temple – A vibrant Ganesha temple carrying centuries of religious and cultural history.
• Promenade Beach / Rock Beach – Follow the waterfront promenade for open sea views and a lively coastal atmosphere.
• French Quarter / White Town – Walk through picturesque lanes framed by colonial villas, courtyards, cafés, and bougainvillea.
• Bharathi Park – A shaded green space positioned among several prominent heritage structures.
• Mahatma Gandhi Statue – A familiar Pondicherry landmark overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
• French Colony & Old Lighthouse – Discover reminders of the city's colonial period and maritime identity.
• French War Memorial – A historic monument forming part of the Promenade's French-era landscape.
• Pondicherry Museum – See sculptures, archaeological discoveries, period objects, and exhibits connected with local history.
• Botanical Garden – Spend a quiet break among mature trees, plants, and landscaped greenery.
• Chunnambar Boat House & Paradise Beach – Ride across the scenic waterways before reaching the sandy shoreline of Paradise Beach.
• Arikamedu Archaeological Site – Trace the region's ancient trading connections through the remains of an early settlement.
• Immaculate Conception Cathedral – Notice the elegant architectural character of one of Pondicherry's historic churches.
• Rock Beach & Sunset Views – Finish the Pondicherry experience with an evening beside the Bay of Bengal.

Terms & Conditions

• Tour price varies according to travel date, passenger count, hotel category, and selected vehicle.
• Accommodation is confirmed according to room availability at the time of booking.
• Hotel check-in and check-out timings are governed by the respective property.
• Sightseeing order may be rearranged depending on traffic, monument timings, weather, and operational conditions.
• Entry tickets, boating fees, and activity charges are excluded unless specifically included in the quotation.
• Additional sightseeing and kilometres beyond the confirmed itinerary will be charged separately.
• Guests must carry valid government-issued identification.
• Changes requested after confirmation may result in revised package charges.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation deductions are determined by how far in advance the booking is cancelled.
• Hotel-specific cancellation charges will apply wherever applicable.
• Cancellations close to the departure date may attract higher deductions.
• Unused sightseeing or services voluntarily skipped during the journey are non-refundable.
• Any eligible refund will be processed after applicable deductions.
• Date changes are subject to availability and any difference in package cost.