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Day 1: Arrive Chennai

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Pick up from Chennai airport/railway station. Check in to the hotel. Later proceed for a city tour of Chennai. Visit the St. Thomas Mount , Fort St. George, San Thoma Basilica , the National Art Gallery, Kapalesshwarar Temple etc. Evening free for you to relax at Marina Beach, the longest natural urban beach in India . Overnight stay at hotel.

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Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram

Checkout from the hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram- a 7th century former port city is famous for its rock-cut shore temples. En route visit Kancheepuram which includes Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple. Check into the hotel. Later  proceed for a sightseeing of Mahabalipuram. Visit Shore Temple- overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and  Tiger’s Cave. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

Today drive to Pondicherry- The Europe of India. A small town with its French heritage, the tree lined boulevards,the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual scene, the international city of Auroville , the endless stretches of unspoilt virgin beaches, backwaters makes it a travelers paradise.Check into the hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 4: Pondicherry

 

Today after the breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Visit Aurobindo Ashram, the rooms of saint philosopher Sri Aurobindo and Auroville(outside). Continue visiting Seaside Promenade, Botanical garden, French War Memorial, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus , Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Chunnambar boat house and the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 5: Pondicherry - Chennai - Departure

Today check out from the hotel and proceed to Chennai airport/railway station for your onward journey.