Karnataka
5 Tours Place
Pick-up from Chennai Airport/Railway Station
Scenic coastal drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 1.5 hrs)
Check into your beachside resort/hotel
Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites:
Shore Temple
Arjuna’s Penance
Five Rathas
Krishna’s Butterball
Evening walk by the beach, enjoy fresh seafood
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (approx. 2 hrs)
Check into your boutique hotel or French-style heritage stay
Explore White Town:
Promenade Beach
Aurobindo Ashram
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
French War Memorial
Evening café hopping – try crepes, filter coffee, and seafood
Overnight stay in Pondicherry
Morning visit to Auroville – see the iconic Matrimandir (outer view only)
Explore Auroville Bakery & local artisan stores
Visit Paradise Beach via boat ride (optional)
Free time in the evening for shopping or relaxing
Overnight stay in Pondicherry
Post breakfast, drive back to Chennai (approx. 3.5 hrs)
En route, optional visit to DakshinaChitra – a heritage village museum
Drop-off at Chennai airport or station for onward journey