Chennai (Madras) Trip Overview
Visit the former French protectorate of Pondicherry on a two-day trip from Chennai in an air-conditioned vehicle; stop to visit the magnificent temples in Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry has a quaint French influence which can be seen in its architecture, culture and lifestyle. Also visit Auroville, something of an avant-garde community,
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Chennai (Madras), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Visit the former French protectorate of Pondicherry on a two-day trip from Chennai in an air-conditioned vehicle; stop to visit the magnificent temples in Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry has a quaint French influence which can be seen in its architecture, culture and lifestyle. Also visit Auroville, something of an avant-garde community,
Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
Pass By: Chennai (Madras), Chennai (Madras), Chennai District, Tamil Nadu
Pick up from your chennai city hotel and head towrads Mahabalipuram.
Stop At: Varaha Cave Temple, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India
The temples are locally known as Rathas and were constructed by chiseling out the exterior face of a boulder. In addition, the 7th century Shore Temples are also located in Mahabalipuram along the shores of the Bay of Bengal.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight Stay at hotel.
Day 2: Pondicherry – Chennai
Stop At: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rue de la Marine, Pondicherry India
The Ashram was established in 1926 by Shree Aurobindo and ‘The Mother’. Together they explored the possibilities of yoga and meditation as a path to salvation. At the ashram, residents continue to practice their teachings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pondicherry Museum, Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry 605001 India
The museum has an eclectic collection of art, Pallava sculptures and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Matri Mandir Visitor’s Centre, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India
See the exterior of the unique golf-ball shaped temple called the Matri Mandir, that is thronged by yoga practitioners.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
