Private Tour: Overnight Pondicherry Tour from Chennai

Visit the former French protectorate of Pondicherry on a two-day trip from Chennai in an air-conditioned vehicle; stop to visit the magnificent temples in Mahabalipuram. Pondicherry has a quaint French influence which can be seen in its architecture, culture and lifestyle. Also visit Auroville, something of an avant-garde community,

Itinerary

Day 1: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Stop At: Varaha Cave Temple, Kancheepuram District, Mahabalipuram India
The temples are locally known as Rathas and were constructed by chiseling out the exterior face of a boulder. In addition, the 7th century Shore Temples are also located in Mahabalipuram along the shores of the Bay of Bengal.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Pondicherry – Chennai

Stop At: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rue de la Marine, Pondicherry India
The Ashram was established in 1926 by Shree Aurobindo and 'The Mother'. Together they explored the possibilities of yoga and meditation as a path to salvation. At the ashram, residents continue to practice their teachings. 
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pondicherry Museum, Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry 605001 India
The museum has an eclectic collection of art, Pallava sculptures and more.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Matri Mandir Visitor's Centre, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India
See the exterior of the unique golf-ball shaped temple called the Matri Mandir, that is thronged by yoga practitioners.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aurosanjan Complex, Auroshilpam, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India
Located at a distance of 8 kms from north-west Pondicherry is The Auroville city. The City of Dawn as it is called was conceived as a place for research into ideal of human unity by Mirra Alfassa the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo. Auroville was built initially as a city where people could live with peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, politics and nationalities.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.