4N across Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, taking in Arjuna's Penance and more.
Arjuna's Penance headlines this 4-night journey through Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, with short hops between cities and relaxed evenings in between. Drives stay short and the pace stays comfortable. Families and groups travelling from India can take in Mahabalipuram and Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre without rushing from one city to the next.
Things to Do in Mahabalipuram
Across 4 nights you take in Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram for Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram and Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre and Puducherry for Promenade, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and French War Memorial. Each city gets unhurried time. Sightseeing is grouped by city, so you spend more time at each place and less time on the road.
Who This Tour Is For
Best suited to couples, families and small groups from India, this 4-night plan covers Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. The plan keeps things low-effort. Expect 3-star hotels, daily breakfast, airport transfers and planned activities, so the logistics are handled before you arrive.
Trip Highlights
Arjuna's Penance
Mahabalipuram
Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre
Pancha Rathas
Day 1: Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Day 2: Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram | Arjuna's Penance
A full day around Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram covering Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram, Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre and Pancha Rathas.
Day 3: Puducherry | Promenade
The day in Puducherry centres on Promenade.
Day 4: Puducherry | Sri Aurobindo Ashram
A full day around Puducherry covering Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, The Pondicherry Botanical Garden and Chunnambar Boathouse.
Day 5: Puducherry | Auroville
The day in Puducherry centres on Auroville.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (4 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Arjuna's Penance headlines this 4-night journey through Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, with short hops between cities and relaxed evenings in between. Drives stay short and the pace stays comfortable. Families and groups travelling from India can take in Mahabalipuram and Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre without rushing from one city to the next.
Things to Do in Mahabalipuram
Across 4 nights you take in Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram for Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram and Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre and Puducherry for Promenade, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and French War Memorial. Each city gets unhurried time. Sightseeing is grouped by city, so you spend more time at each place and less time on the road.
Who This Tour Is For
Best suited to couples, families and small groups from India, this 4-night plan covers Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. The plan keeps things low-effort. Expect 3-star hotels, daily breakfast, airport transfers and planned activities, so the logistics are handled before you arrive.
Trip Highlights
Arjuna's Penance
Mahabalipuram
Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre
Pancha Rathas
Itinerary
Day 01
Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram | Arrival & Check-in
Arrive in Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram, transfer to the hotel and settle in for the stay.
Day 02
Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram | Arjuna's Penance
A full day around Mamallapuram-Mahabalipuram covering Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram, Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre and Pancha Rathas.
Day 03
Puducherry | Promenade
The day in Puducherry centres on Promenade.
Day 04
Puducherry | Sri Aurobindo Ashram
A full day around Puducherry covering Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French War Memorial, The Pondicherry Botanical Garden and Chunnambar Boathouse.
Day 05
Puducherry | Auroville
The day in Puducherry centres on Auroville.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation (4 nights)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
