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2N 3D Chennai Pondicherry Tour

2 Nights
3 Days

Chennai → Pondicherry → Chennai

Package Overview

Start Point: Chennai
End Point: Chennai

This 3D Chennai Pondicherry Tour will give you an introduction to the wonderful tourist places and culture of South India. It will serve as a prelude to a longer tour of South India. During this tour, you will visit the famous sites in Chennai and Pondicherry. See the French influence in the old colonial-style buildings and monuments in Pondicherry. Visit the cleanest beaches in India and soak in the fresh sea breeze as you embark on this tour of Chennai and Pondicherry. There is not much to do on this tour but sightseeing. But you can snatch some moments for a quiet beach walk, shop around for some souvenirs, get a taste of the local cuisine, and admire the architecture. This tour can be customized to your taste and preferences.

Trip Highlights

View the longest beach in India at Chennai
Pray at ancient temples and historical cathedrals in Chennai
Walk on tranquil beaches in Pondicherry
Soak in the seaside ambiance on the seaside promenade
Wonder at the architecture of Auroville Commune

Day Wise Itinerary Download PDF

1Day Day 1 - Arrival in Chennai + Chennai to Pondicherry by car

After you arrive in Chennai on the first day of your tour, we begin with a short sightseeing tour of Chennai. We start with the longest beach in India, which is called Marina Beach in Chennai. Then we will tour the Egmore Museum, New Chennai Secretariat Building, and St Thomas Cathedral Basilica. The St Thomas Cathedral Basilica is popularly called Santhome Cathedral Basilica and is a famous monument that is only one of the three churches in the world that were built over the tomb where the apostles of Jesus were buried. Later we visit the centuries-old Shiva temple in Chennai called Kapaleeswarar Temple. This temple is one of the top tourist attractions in Chennai. Later on, we drive towards Pondicherry. Chennai to Pondicherry is just a drive of around 4-5 hours by car. After you reach Pondicherry you can check in at your hotel and rest for the night.

2Day Day 2 - Pondicherry sightseeing

We start our day with a full day of sightseeing in Pondicherry. This capital of the Union Territory of Puducherry was once a prosperous French colony. Pondicherry is famous for its beaches, churches, temples, French architecture, and memorials. We will see the top sites in Pondicherry like Seaside Promenade, Paradise Beach, Aurobindo Ashram, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, Botanical Garden, French War Memorial, and Manakula Vinayagar Temple on this day. After that, we tour the Auroville Commune, which is a classic work of architecture. In the evening, you can explore the markets and dine on some tasty dishes. After that come back to your hotel and rest for the night.

3Day Day 3 - Return to Chennai

You will now check out from your hotel in Pondicherry and return to Chennai. We will drop you at the airport or railway station in Chennai.

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.