Pondicherry Mahabalipuram in 5 days

Navigers rep will pick you from hotel or from your place in and around Puducherry like Chennai or Bangalore or Mahabalipurum and drive you to Puducherry in Private car. Checkin hotel, get fresh and rep will take you for sightseeing in private vehicle

French War Memorial was built in the year 1971 to commemorate the martyrs of the First World War. This beautiful structure is featured in many movies.

SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM - The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, is one of the major highlights of Pondicherry. It was founded by the renowned Freedom Fighter and spiritual philosopher Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa in 1926. You also find the crafts centers at the ashram that make everything from perfumes to Ayurvedic medicines to dolls.

Old Light House and Promenade Beach - Promenade is one of the liveliest areas in Pondicherry, it is situated along the picturesque seafront with a rocky beach. Overnight stay at the hotel at Puducherry

Navigers rep will pick you from your hotel in private car for daily Puducherry tour and proceed for sightseeing after breakfast

(Optional) - Sri Kanniga Parameswari Temple - Kanniga Parameswari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti. This unique temple exhibits blend of Tamil and French architectural styles.

(Optional) - Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple - Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam on Manakula Vinayagar Street is a Hindu temple, which houses Lord Ganesha. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple was in existence before the French came and settled in Pondicherry i.e. before 1666. According to Sasthra, Lord GANESHA is named in 16 types based on his various forms, out of which this god facing the east coast near the Bay of Bengal was named as Bhuvaneshar Ganapathy, now called as Manakula Vinayagar. In Tamil, 'Manal' means sand and 'Kulam' means pond near the sea. Earlier, there was full of sand around the pond. So, the people called the god as Manal Kulathu Vinayagar [means God near the pond of sand]. Later, it was named as Manakula Vinayagar.

(Optional) - Our Lady Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Puducherry Museum - Pondicherry Museum has good collection of sculptures, handicrafts, archaeological findings from the Arikamedu Roman settlement

Botanical Garden - Botanical Gardens of Pondicherry houses around 1500 varieties of plants. Tourists can enjoy the sight of fountains, gravel lined paths, beautiful flowerbeds, pruned trees, large aquarium and many other attractions. Musical fountain shows are organised in the garden on every weekends.

Anglo French Textiles - Anglo French Textile Mill is one of the oldest operating mills of the country. People get a chance to buy good quality of textile products in discounted price here.

PARADISE BEACH - Paradise Beach is a real paradise for couples. The vast shoreline lined with dense palm groves and the golden sands of the beach are filled with various eatery options. Located just 8kms. from the Pondicherry, along the Cuddalore Main Road this beach can be accessed only from the Chunnambar Resort via boats. Later Navigers rep will drop you at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel at Puducherry

Navigers rep will pick you from your hotel in private car for daily Puducherry tour and proceed for sightseeing after breakfast

Bharathi Park - Government Park is a perfect spot for leisure travellers looking for a scenic picnic spot. The park consists of famous monument of Aayi Mandapam. This iconic structure was built in 16th century, in regards to 'Aayi', who destroyed her own house to build a reservoir to supply water in the city.

Auroville - Auroville (City of Dawn) is an

(Optional) Serenity Beach - Serenity Beach is the most gorgeous beaches in Pondicherry. Fringed by palm trees and covered with golden sands, this beach is a beautiful place to relax and spend some quite time.

Navigers rep will drive you back home depending your origin point

Navigers rep will pick you from your hotel in private car and proceed for Mahabalipurum. Evening free to explore in Puducherry. Night at Puducherry

SHORE TEMPLE - This beautiful temple overlooks the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It was originally constructed during the 7th century and later it was Narasimha Varman II, (Rajasimha) completed the skilled work in his rule. This finely cut granite temple on the sea shore; is decorated with various rock cut relief and sculptures. Sunrise and sunset add to the scenic charm of the Shore temple. So it is best to visit the temple at dawn and dusk.

ARJUNA’S PENANCE - is a huge open-air sculpture which depicts the various events that occurred during Arjuna’s Penance. The relief is carved on two big rocks which are approximately 43 feet high.

Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) is a five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula and Sahadeva) and Draupadi. An interesting aspect of the rathas is that, despite their sizes they are not assembled – each of these is carved from one single large piece of stone. These carved monoliths have all been carved out of pink granite and the tallest one of them is around 40 feet high.

CAVE TEMPLES - Mahabalipuram houses a total number of 8 Rock-Cut Cave Temples built in the 7th century by the Pallava Kings. The various cave temples are namely, Krishna, Mahishasuramardini, Varaha, Trimurti, Kotikal, Tiger, Atiranachanda and Panchapandava. The temples feature a number of finely cut rock sculptures in detail.

LIGHT HOUSE - built in 1894. It is open to tourists since 2011. It was closed in 2001 following perceived LTTE threat. This lighthouse with a circular masonry tower is made of natural stone. The view from the top of this light house if breathtaking.

SEA SHELL MUSEUM - Sea shell Museum is located 1.5 km away from Panch Rathas. It has around 40,000 kinds of shells on display. These shells have been collected by K Raja Mohamed, the founder of the museum. The museum also has oysters and snails with information about their sizes and origin. You can also find a shopping centre and fish aquarium at this museum complex.

MAHABALIPURAM BEACH - Mahabalipuram Beach is a beautiful 20 km long beach, which has various activities like diving, wind surfing and motor boating.

Navigers rep will drop you back at hotel in the evening

Navigers rep will pick you from your hotel in private car for daily Puducherry tour and proceed for sightseeing and Departure after breakfast

We can go to Gingee fort which is 70 Kms from Pondicherry. Gingee Fort is a huge complex, spread over three hills with the ruins of a palace, a temple, a mosque, a granary, an auditorium, stables and even a harem among other structures. The fort was built by the Chola dynasty in 13th century. Final drop.