Tirupati Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry 05N / 06D

Tirupati, Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry Tour mixes devotion with coast and heritage - start with Tirupati’s Venkateswara Temple on Tirumala, explore Mahabalipuram’s rock-cut temples and shore temples on the Coromandel Coast, and finish in Pondicherry with French Quarter lanes, Auroville, and seaside cafes.

• Day 01 : Arrive Chennai Airport /Pondicherry (120Kms, 3 Hrs drive)

  Arrive Chennai Airport , meet our representative who will welcome and depart for Pondicherry. On reaching check in hotel. Post fresh up explore the union territory city of Pondicherry is one of the seven union territories of India. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India which showcase the systematic town planning and well planned French styled buildings. It is quite fascinating destination due to many beaches, churches and renowned Ashram etc. Start the city tour and visit the places including the famous Aurobindo’s Ashram; located 10 km north of Pondicherry. The ashram promotes Aurobindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter. Also visit Auroville- a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Rest of time spends in the beaches.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 02 : Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram (90 Kms, 2.5 Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast at hotel depart for Mahabalipuram. On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up explores the ancient historic town which flourished too much in the ancient time due to trade by sea port. The city was largely developed by the Pallava King Narshimhavarman in the 07thCentaury AD. What makes Mamallapuram so culturally resonant are the influences it absorbs and disseminates. The Shore Temple includes many base reliefs, including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high, carved out of granite. The modern city of Mahabalipuram was established by the British Raj in 1827. Enjoy the sightseeing including Shore Temple, PanchaRathas (five Chariots), Tiger Cave &Varaha Temples etc. Rest of the time stroll on the sandy beaches.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 03 : Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Vellore (140 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  Post breakfast at hotel check out to depart for Vellore via Kanchipuram. Following 1.5 Hrs drive arrive reach Kanchipuram and enjoy local sightseeing visiting the popular temples including Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, the Vardarajanperumal Temple etc. In the afternoon depart for Vellore. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Later in the evening explore the city of Vellore is one of the oldest cities in South India lies on the banks of the Palar River. Visit Sripuram Golden Temple – is very famous temple of south india. The temple with its gold (1500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specialising in temple art using gold. Every single detail was manually created, including converting the gold bars into gold foils and then mounting the foils on copper. Spend your evening time here. Later back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 04 : Vellore – Tirupati (110 Kms, 3 Hrs drive)

  Take breakfast at hotel and check out to depart for Tirupati. Following 3 Hours road journey, approach Tirupati and check into hotel. Afternoon start your yatra for Darshan of Tirupati Balaji. The Temple -Sri Venkateswara Temple sits atop, one of the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills, attracting scores of Hindu pilgrims. After darshan back to hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 05 : Tirupati - Chennai (150Kms, 4 Hrs drive)

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure / own activities until depart for Chennai. On reaching if interested proceed sightseeing including Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeswar Temple and Marina Beach. Rest of time free for shopping.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 06 : Chennai – Airport departure (B/F ONLY)

  Post breakfast at hotel spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for Ranchi.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.