Chennai Pondicherry Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai - Covelong
Malabar Coast Tour commences on arrival at Chennai airport. Welcome on arrival and transfer to the hotel at Covelong Beach that lies around 32 kms from Chennai. Visit the Dakshin Chitra Cultural Center en -route and check-in at the hotel for staying overnight. During the tour, along with sightseeing of these places, you are also going to visit the popular temples of Mahabalipuram. Below given is the day-wise itinerary:
Day 2: Covelong
Relax all through the day at Covelong. The day is free for you to spend at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 3: Covelong - Pondicherry
Continue the Malabar Coast Tour to Pondicherry. En route, drive south towards Mahabalipuram to visit the famous Seven Monolithic Temples that are carved from a single granite rock. Also stop by to see the marvelous painting of Arjuna's Penance in the village. Continue driving towards Pondicherry and check-in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Pondicherry
Early morning, leave for an excursion to Gingee where the imposing 15th century Vijayanagar Fort stands in all its glory. After the exploration tour, return to Pondicherry and proceed for a post-lunch visit to the 20th century Aurobindo Ashram.
Retire to the hotel for staying overnight.
Day 5: Depart Pondicherry - Chennai
After having breakfast, you will depart by surface to Chennai airport which is at 140 Kms. and 3 hrs. drive away. Board your flight for the onwards destination.