Chennai – Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – 4N/5D
Explore the Coromandel Coast through Chennai's urban heritage, Pondicherry's French quarter and Mahabalipuram's Pallava monuments. The itinerary is paced to combine sightseeing with enough time to appreciate the character of each destination rather than simply passing through.
Route order and sightseeing sequence can be customized according to arrival/departure points, hotel selection, local attraction timings, traffic, weather and your preferred pace.
Package Highlights
- Arrive in Chennai and transfer to the hotel
- Drive to Pondicherry after breakfast
- After breakfast, continue towards Mahabalipuram
- Spend the morning revisiting favourite monuments or exploring the local stone-carving area
- Breakfast and transfer to Chennai Airport/Railway Station
Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
4N/5D • Place-focused sightseeing and comfortable travel
Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai and transfer to the hotel. Later visit Marina Beach and selected heritage landmarks before enjoying a relaxed evening.
Overnight stay: Chennai
Chennai – Pondicherry
Drive to Pondicherry after breakfast. Check in and explore White Town, the French Quarter, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the promenade. Enjoy the evening by the sea.
Overnight stay: Pondicherry
Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, continue towards Mahabalipuram. Explore the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and other sculpted monuments that showcase Pallava craftsmanship. Check in and enjoy the coastal evening.
Overnight stay: Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram & Coastal Exploration
Spend the morning revisiting favourite monuments or exploring the local stone-carving area. Enjoy the beach and coastal surroundings before returning towards Chennai as per the departure plan.
Overnight stay: Chennai
Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Chennai Airport/Railway Station.
Overnight stay: —
Inclusions & Exclusions
Services can be customized according to your travel requirements
Package Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation as per selected category
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
- Private vehicle for the tour, as applicable
- Driver allowance, tolls and parking
- Applicable taxes as per package terms
Package Exclusions
- Flights / train tickets
- Monument, temple and attraction entry fees
- Lunch and dinner unless specifically mentioned
- Guide charges, boating, activities or permits unless specifically included
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porter charges
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Plan Your Tamil Nadu Holiday
Share your travel dates, number of travellers and hotel preference with Imperial Indian Journey. We can customize this itinerary around your preferred pace and sightseeing interests.