Pondicherry French Quarter & Mahabalipuram UNESCO Heritage
Weekend Getaway⏱ 3 Days / 2 Nights📍 Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

Pondicherry French Quarter & Mahabalipuram UNESCO Heritage

Walk through the cobblestone lanes of Pondicherry's French Quarter, visit Auroville and Promenade Beach, then cruise along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) to the 7th-century Shore Temple and rock-cut monuments of Mahabalipuram.

Trip Highlights

★White Town & French Quarter colonial heritage walk
★Auroville meditation sphere & Matrimandir gardens
★Scenic East Coast Road (ECR) coastal drive
★UNESCO Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas & Arjuna's Penance

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Verified Schedule
Day 0

Friday Night: Bangalore to Pondicherry

  • 8:00 PM: Assemble at the designated pickup point in Bangalore.
  • Meet the Trip Captain and fellow travellers.
  • Depart Bangalore by Tempo Traveller.
  • Overnight journey to Pondicherry.
Day 1

Saturday: Pondicherry Exploration

White Town → Promenade Beach → French War Memorial → Aurobindo Ashram → Auroville
  • Early morning arrival in Pondicherry.
  • Breakfast & freshen up.
  • White Town & French Quarter Heritage Walk.
  • Promenade Beach, French War Memorial & Aurobindo Ashram.
  • Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple.
  • Lunch.
  • Visit Auroville and explore the visitor area.
  • Return to Pondicherry.
  • Leisure time at cafés / White Town.
  • Sunset by the promenade.
  • Dinner & overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Stay: Hotel in Pondicherry
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Day 2

Sunday: Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram to Bangalore

Pondicherry → Mahabalipuram → Bangalore
  • Breakfast & check-out.
  • Depart for Mahabalipuram via the East Coast Road (ECR).
  • Visit UNESCO Shore Temple.
  • Explore Pancha Rathas monolithic shrines.
  • Visit Arjuna's Penance bas-relief.
  • Explore the heritage streets / local market.
  • Lunch.
  • Free time at Mahabalipuram Beach.
  • 3:30–4:00 PM: Begin journey towards Bangalore.
  • Overnight journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3

Monday Morning: Back in Bangalore

  • Around 5:00–7:00 AM: Arrive in Bangalore.
  • Trip ends.

Inclusions & Terms

✓Package Inclusions

  • AC Tempo Traveller throughout the tour
  • 1-night hotel stay in Pondicherry
  • Breakfast on Day 1 & Day 2
  • Dinner on Day 1
  • Pondicherry heritage walk & Mahabalipuram monuments
  • Trip Captain guidance
  • ECR tolls, interstate permits and driver night charges

Tariff & Booking Policy

Pricing: Price available on enquiry. Quotations are customized based on vehicle category (9/12/16 seater Tempo Traveller, Force Urbania, or Mini Bus), travel dates, and passenger count.

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Package Tariff
Price available on enquiry
Duration:3 Days / 2 Nights
Departure:Bangalore (Doorstep)
Transport:Sanitized AC TT / Urbania
Chauffeurs:Verified & Hill-Trained

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