Chennai to Kanchipuram, Gingee Fort, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram (2 Days)

Duration	Destination	Departure
2 days and 1 night	India (Pondicherry)	India (Chennai)

Description

Tow days private tour Chennai to Kanchipuram, Gingee Fort, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram will begin with pick up from your hotel You will visit Kanchipuram a temple town having more than 1000 centuries old temples then Gingee Fort one of oldest surviving Fort and powerhouse for many dynasties, a ground for several bloody battles and invasions. After spending night in Pondicherry and exploring the French settlement & Aurovil drive to Mahabalipuram to visit some unique UNESCO WHS. At the end we will drop you off you to Chennai airport to board flight for onward destination.

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Tow days private tour Chennai to Kanchipuram, Gingee Fort, Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram will begin with pick up from your hotel You will visit Kanchipuram a temple town having more than 1000 centuries old temples then Gingee Fort one of oldest surviving Fort and powerhouse for many dynasties, a ground for several bloody battles and invasions. After spending night in Pondicherry and exploring the French settlement & Aurovil drive to Mahabalipuram to visit some unique UNESCO WHS. At the end we will drop you off you to Chennai airport to board flight for onward destination. 

Category
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include Any flight tickets. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
4 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include Any flight tickets. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
5 star hotels (Private Tour) Bed & Breakfast en
Price includes  Assistance on arrival at airport.  1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.  Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)  Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.  English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.  Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.  Bottled drinking water in car.  Government taxes. Price does not include Any flight tickets. Camera charges at monuments. Meals other than mentioned in day plan. Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc. Gratuities & optional activities. Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Program

Day 1:

Chennai - Kanchipuram - Gingee Fort - Pondicherry (230kms)
Pick up from your hotel in Chennai & drive to Pondicherry. Enroute stop at Kanchipuram to visit Kailasanathar temple, Ekambareswarar temple, Varadharaja temple, Vaikundhaperumal temple & Kamakshiamman temple. Further stop to visit Gingee Fort built across three hillocks. Within the fort complex visit Kalyan Mahal, Chenjiamman Temple, Anaikulam Pond, prisons, granaries, Kamalakkani Temple, watch tower, Ranganathar Temple, etc. Continue drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Evening to relax on the beach.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:

Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram - Chennai (160kms)
Visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools. Later drive to Chennai enroute stop at Mahabalipuram to visit Monolithic Temples, Five Rathas, Krishna Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. Continue drive to Chennai and drop off to your hotel or airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

Price includes

 Assistance on arrival at airport.
 1 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
 Meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
 Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
 English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
 Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
 Bottled drinking water in car.
 Government taxes.

Price does not include

Any flight tickets.
Camera charges at monuments.
Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Gratuities & optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day	Overnight	Itinerary highlights
1	4 StarsPondicherry	Chennai - Chennai Airport
2		Chennai - Chennai Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place	3 Star Hotels	4 star hotels	5 star hotels
Pondicherry	Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similar	Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa or similar	Palais De Mahe/ La Villa or similar