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Discover the vibrant coast of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on this four-day journey. Begin in Chennai with visits to ancient Dravidian temple architecture, rich museum galleries and an evening walk along Marina Beach.
Travel south along the Coromandel coast to Puducherry. Wander the tree-lined boulevards of the French Quarter, spend quiet moments at Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and discover the peaceful experimental community and iconic Matrimandir at Auroville before returning to Chennai.
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ChennaiDay 1 · Chennai
Meet your driver upon arrival at Chennai airport or railway station and transfer to your hotel to freshen up. Head out to visit the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, renowned for its towering gopuram and intricate Dravidian architecture. Continue to the Government Museum to browse its archaeology and bronze galleries. In the late afternoon, enjoy a breezy stroll along Marina Beach on the Bay of Bengal. If time permits, you may also catch glimpses of colonial heritage at Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church. Settle in for an overnight stay in Chennai.
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PuducherryDay 2 · Puducherry
Have breakfast, check out of your Chennai hotel and drive south towards Puducherry, a journey of roughly three to four hours. Check into your hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, explore the charming French Quarter on foot, taking in its mustard-yellow villas and bougainvillea-draped lanes. Agree on visiting hours to visit the peaceful Sri Aurobindo Ashram for a quiet pause, then stroll along Promenade Beach to see the Gandhi Statue, French War Memorial and Old Lighthouse. Dinner is at your own expense enjoying local French or Tamil flavours at a local cafe or restaurant. Overnight in Puducherry.
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PuducherryDay 3 · Puducherry
Enjoy breakfast, then drive to the international township of Auroville in Tamil Nadu. View the striking golden sphere and surrounding garden areas of the Matrimandir, and take part in a guided community tour focusing on Auroville's sustainable practices and philosophy. Access to the inner concentration chamber requires individual advance booking, is closed on Sundays and Tuesdays, is subject to weather, and garden access depends on separate permissions. Visitors under ten years of age cannot enter the chamber. Return to Puducherry in the afternoon to wander through boutiques, art galleries and seaside cafes. Overnight in Puducherry.
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PuducherryDay 4 · Puducherry
Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Board your private vehicle for the drive back to Chennai, which takes approximately three to four hours. Match your onward timings as you are transferred directly to Chennai airport or the railway station in time for your onward journey home.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits.
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4 days and 3 nights, across 2 destinations.
Chennai, Puducherry. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.
French Quarter; Sri Aurobindo Ashram; Promenade Beach; Gandhi Statue; French War Memorial; Old Lighthouse.
Travellers seeking an easy coastal journey blending South Indian heritage, spiritual landmarks and French colonial charm.
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From ₹18,400 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, guide, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
3 nights in 3-star hotels: Chennai 1 night, Pondicherry 2 nights on a breakfast-only basis; Vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller) including toll taxes, parking, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as per itinerary; All inner line permits. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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