4-Day Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram Tour with Auroville Visit

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Arrive in Pondicherry and begin your journey with a drive south along the Coromandel Coast to Mahabalipuram, where ancient rock-cut temples and shore-side monuments reveal centuries of Pallava artistry. The next morning, explore the quiet lanes of the French Quarter, visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the solemn French War Memorial, the lush botanical garden, and the Chunnambar boat house for a leisurely backwater cruise. On day three, head inland to Auroville, the experimental township founded on ideals of human unity, and view the golden Matrimandir at its centre. Your final morning is free to wander Pondicherry’s promenade or pick up last souvenirs before your driver transfers you to Chennai International Airport. This relaxed itinerary suits culture lovers and spiritual seekers wanting a compact, curated coastal escape.

Type: Multi-day tour
Duration: 4D 3N
Route: 407 km
Starts: Chennai
Cab options: Sedan · SUV · Tempo Traveller

Your day-by-day plan

1
Day 1 · based in Pondicherry
Arrive in Pondicherry
- Drive from Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram
  Drive through Mahabalipuram to reach Pondicherry. Visit temples and holy places in Mahabalipuram.
  - Mahabalipuram
- Check-in at hotel in Pondicherry
  Complete check-in formalities at the hotel.
2
Day 2 · based in Pondicherry
Pondicherry sightseeing
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
  Visit Aurobindo Ashram, its library, study room, and sales emporium.
  - Aurobindo Ashram
- Visit French War Memorial
  Visit the French War Memorial.
  - French War Memorial
- Visit botanical garden
  Visit the old botanical garden.
  - botanical garden
- Visit Chunnambar boat house
  Visit Chunnambar boat house on the banks of the Ariyankuppam River.
  - Chunnambar boat house
3
Day 3 · based in Pondicherry
Pondicherry sightseeing
- Visit Auroville
  Visit Auroville, an international township.
  - Auroville
- Visit Matrimandir
  Visit Matrimandir, the temple of the divine mother in the center of Auroville.
  - Matrimandir
- Adventure activities on seaside
  Go for adventure activities on the seaside.
- Shopping in markets
  Go shopping in the markets.
4
Day 4 · based in Pondicherry
Pondicherry sightseeing
- Departure to Chennai
  Complete check-out formalities. Representative takes you back to Chennai airport or railway station.

What the cab may cost

Sedan: ₹15,803 – ₹16,853
SUV: ₹20,528 – ₹21,525
Toyota Innova: ₹21,053 – ₹39,428
Tempo Traveller: ₹33,233 – ₹67,988

407 km route distance · toll payable as applicable

Includes 5% GST. Excludes state tax, hotels, flights, tickets and permits. Planning estimate only; the operator confirms the final fare.

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