Fondly known as the French city in India, Pondicherry bears the soft charm of its former colonial occupants. The city welcomes you with its white sand beaches, quaint-little cafes, medieval-style churches, and relaxed ambiance. One of the main French colonies of times gone by, Pondicherry sees an influx of tourists from across the world due to its cosmopolitan lifestyle. The Aurobindo Auroville Ashram draws visitors from across the globe to its welcoming principles based on human unity.
Mahabalipuram is a treasure trove of architectural wonders in India. Also called Mamallapuram, this tiny town has much more natural sights to enthral adventurers. Spend a day at the Madras Crocodile Bank and admire these creatures in their natural habitat. This ancient seaport will thrill you with structures that have stood for over 2000 years. Tuck into some delicious Chettinad food; a cuisine that is sure to tingle your taste buds.
Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram are two of the most sought-after tourist destinations in South India. Let Hitchhiker take you to an detour of a French & Tamilian Lifestyle !!
Date: 10-11-12 January 2019
Price: Rs.8,999/- per head
4 Star Hotel: Grand Serenaa
Room Category: Maple Deluxe Rooms
Trip Highlights
1. Mahabalipuram-Architectural Wonders of India
2. Crocodile Bank-Asia’s first crocodile breeding centre
3. French Colonies & Headquarters in Pondicherry
4. Churches, Beaches & Cafes
Itinerary :
Day 01: Pick up from Chennai Airport & Mahabalipuram
Arrival at Chennai Airport. Start your journey to Pondicherry. Pondy is a scenic 04 hour drive away via East Coast Road of India from Chennai. Enroute lunch and visit to Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is a cluster of architectural monuments situated in a town on a strip between Bay of Bengal and Great Salt Lake. Walk through the history of great legends and explore seafront Shore Temples, Arjun’s penance, Krishna’s butterball and Pancha Rathas. Late evening arrival at hotel. Check in and rest. Lights off for the day. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Hitchhikers’ Tip : We are gonna try some local Tamilian cuisine enroute to Pondicherry!
Day 02: Post breakfast, visit a private yet most beautiful beach in Pondy! Visit French War Memorial, Bharati Botanical Park, Headquarters and Churches today! Post lunch, take a boat ride & arrive at Paradise Beach Island. Experience the tranquility of the shining sand and relax watching the waves crashing against the shore listening the soothing sound of crashing waves. Evening back to hotel & rest !
Hitchhikers’ Tip: Are you really willing to miss that late night brownie or dessert at the oldest cafe on the coast line-Le cafe?
Day 03:
The Last but the amazing travel day of the tour ! Early morning, pack your bags and check out. Drive through the Pondicherry to the Paradise ! Paradise beach is a private beach situated hardly half an hour drive from Pondi. proceed for the boat ride to Paradise Beach Island. Experience the tranquility of the shining sand and relax watching the waves crashing against the shore listening the soothing sound of crashing waves. Back from Paradise beach Island and drive back to Chennai. Enroute have lunch and visit Madras Crocodile Bank (if time permits). Evening arrival at Chennai and fly back to hometown. (Drop to Chennai Airport)
Inclusions:
1. A/C Accommodation on mentioned hotel for 2 Nights on triple occupancy
2. Veg/Non-veg Breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 days.
4. A/c vehicle for pick up and drop and entire sightseeing
5. Luxury taxes, toll, parking, bata
6. Entry tickets wherever Required
7. Clubbing Entry charges & Cafe Hopping in Pondicherry
8. Flight ticket booking assistance
9. An happening backpacker throughout the trip.
Exclusions :
- Items of personal nature like entry tickets, portage, tips, laundry, telephone calls, mineral water etc.
- Optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Flight tickets
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