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Travel along the Coromandel coast from the French-influenced boulevards of Puducherry to the historic heart of Chennai. You will wander through heritage quarters, visit spiritual landmarks including Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the experimental township of Auroville, and enjoy leisurely strolls along coastal promenades.
In Chennai, discover centuries of layered history through Dravidian temple architecture, colonial forts, and grand civic landmarks. The journey balances quiet coastal exploration, local craft shopping, and iconic city sights, finishing with vibrant markets and wide sandy shores.
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PuducherryDay 1 · Puducherry
Meet your driver in Chennai and take the road south to Puducherry. Check into your hotel and freshen up before heading out to wander through the quiet streets of the French Quarter. Agree a suitable time to visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram for a peaceful interlude, keeping note of visitor opening hours. Later, stroll along Promenade Beach, where you can view landmarks like the Gandhi Statue, the French War Memorial, and the Old Lighthouse. Local French or Tamil cafe stops and dinner are at your own cost. Stay overnight in Puducherry.
Meals not included
PuducherryDay 2 · Puducherry
Enjoy breakfast, then travel to the international township of Auroville in Tamil Nadu. Stop at the Visitors Centre to learn about the community's founding vision and view the Matrimandir and its surrounding gardens. Inner Chamber visits require separate advance individual permits and morning reporting, are closed on Sundays and Tuesdays, and are not permitted for children under ten. Return via the shops of Mission Street, spend time relaxing at Serenity Beach, and explore the French Quarter. Any water sports, visits to Paradise Beach, or Resident workshops are optional at extra cost. Overnight in Puducherry.
Breakfast included
ChennaiDay 3 · Chennai
After breakfast, check out and drive north from Puducherry to Chennai. Check into your hotel and begin your city sightseeing. Visit the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple to admire its Dravidian architecture and towering gopuram. Tour the galleries of the Government Museum to view regional art and archaeological treasures. In the late afternoon, take a relaxed stroll along the wide sands of Marina Beach beside the Bay of Bengal. Overnight in Chennai.
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ChennaiDay 4 · Chennai
Have breakfast, then head out to explore Chennai's diverse historic quarters. Agree on visiting times for Fort St. George and its museum housing colonial-era artefacts, with an optional look at nearby St. Mary's Church if time permits. Continue to the neo-Gothic Santhome Cathedral, built over the tomb of St. Thomas. View the impressive colonial architecture of Chennai Central Railway Station, then browse the bustling silk and textile markets of T. Nagar. Personal shopping purchases are at your own cost. Overnight in Chennai.
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ChennaiDay 5 · Chennai
Have breakfast at your hotel and complete your checkout. Meet your driver for the road transfer across Chennai to the airport or railway station, allowing ample time for city traffic, to Match your check-in and reporting requirements for onward travel.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
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5 days and 4 nights, across 2 destinations.
Puducherry, Chennai. 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 a balanced mix of coastal culture, colonial architecture, spiritual landmarks and city sights.
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From ₹18,900 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, 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.
4 nights in 3-star hotels: Pondicherry 2 nights, Chennai 2 nights, with daily breakfast; Dedicated vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire / Innova / Tempo Traveller) including fuel, toll taxes, parking, 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.
Personal expenses like entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.; Any extra meals; Any extra excursions or sightseeing apart from the tour itinerary; Boating and other activities; Any entry fees for museums, parks, safari, or anything else; Room heater charges; Insurance; Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
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