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Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram tour packages

The East Coast Road in one trip: the Shore Temple and the rock carvings at Mahabalipuram, then ninety minutes south to White Town, Auroville and the Promenade.

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Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram Packages

Fixed-date group departures leave from Chennai and Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and private Pondicherry trips are planned around your own dates from any city.

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3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group TripSave ₹1,0003 days / 2 nightsGroup trip
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3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group Trip

Group Trip

The midnight Giri Pradakshinam, then the French quarter and an ocean sunset.

3 days / 2 nights
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3 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad3 days / 2 nightsGroup trip
Pondicherry

3 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad

Group Trip

Auroville, the French quarter, Pichavaram’s mangroves and a Mahabalipuram finish.

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3 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai3 days / 2 nightsPrivate trip
Pondicherry

3 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai

Private Trip

French streets, the promenade and the shore temples, door to door.

3 days / 2 nights
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6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Bliss6 days / 5 nightsPrivate trip
Pondicherry

6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Bliss

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Shore temples and French streets first, then the great southern shrines.

6 days / 5 nights
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6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Honeymoon6 days / 5 nightsPrivate trip
Pondicherry

6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Honeymoon

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The same private route, slowed down for two - decor and a candlelight dinner built in.

6 days / 5 nights
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Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram: what travellers ask

October to March is the season, with warm days and cool evenings for the promenade and the cafes. April to June is hot and humid; July to September brings short showers and the lowest rates, and the town is at its quietest.

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Call-centre ticket queuesLocal teams, not call centresCrews who live in Leh, Srinagar & Manali — fixes on the ground, not a ticket queue.
Surprise fees at the deskNo hidden costs, everPermits, tolls, parking & driver stays — all in from day one.
Mystery-hotel rouletteStays we’d book ourselvesEvery property checked in person — clean rooms, real views.
50-seat tourist busesSmall groups, same wavelength15–20 per departure, mostly 18–35, and half travel solo.
A flag-waving guideCaptains who get the vibePart guide, part friend — trained for smooth, safe, fun.
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From people just like you

During this memorable trip, it wasn't merely a voyage but an enriching adventure shared with dear friends and family. The experience proved to be exceptionally comfortable, justifying every penny spent. Opting for this option was a decision I would have regretted not making, given the unparalleled comfort and joy it brought. A pivotal factor in this delightful journey was our travel guide, Deepika. Her remarkable care and attention to detail ensured that every moment was free of discomfort, making this expedition truly special.

21H51A6680-SURPARAJU VEDANJALI B.Tech-CSM(2021-25)

Amazing trip.Kudos to Vasanth goud our agent.Lodging and food stops could have been better but still worth it.

Abhishek Gupta

Over all a very good experience. Our queries were resolved on time.The travel tempo was very uncomfortable that can be improved.

Amrit Kalsi

Had an amazing trip with Travloger! Managing such a large group in continuous rain isn’t easy, but Harsha and Santosh did an amazing job as trip captains. The stays were super comfortable, everything was well organized. Highly recommend Travloger for anyone looking for a memorable trip!

amulya mandala

It was a great experience to travel with Travloger. The coordination of the trip was really great. That we felt we are traveling with our own friends and family. Mr Vishnu was great support and chill.Thanks a lot team Travloger for arranging for the beautiful moment. It was our wedding anniversary and the group made it really unforgettable memories.Thanks to all who were a part of the trip. Hope to travel more with Travloger in future.

ANUPRIYA KOOTTUMKAL

Trip was well planned, allowing us to explore beautiful destinations without feeling rushed. The tour coordinator - Vishnu Vardhan was knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help, which made the journey even more enjoyable. Transportation and accommodations were good and organized, giving us peace of mind throughout the trip. Overall, it was a memorable and enriching experience.

Arun EV

Had alot of fun with our group people and our coordinators.

B. Akshitha Reddy

We had a great trip and good support from organisers.

Balaji Garlapati

It's was really Good experience with unlimited good food .

Basavaraj N

It's really very good plan and very nice arrangements

bellapukonda somasekhar

We absolutely loved our trip! The entire package was well planned and all arrangements were handled perfectly. Had a hassle-free, wonderful experience from start to finish. Would definitely book again!Thank you for the memorable experience — highly recommended!

bolla lahya

It was a great experience with travloger, vinay was our travel guide and he took good care of the team.

Chandu V

Our Keral trip was good, it was a well organised and traveloger team took care of everything so well. However, our trip was during christmas and obviously all the places were crowed and roads were blocked. Also, it was informed to us that the places will be crowed. So, we had no expectations and had good vacation.

Deepak D P

Had a wonderful experience throughout the trip..We had no issues and everything was organised and scheduled perfectly..The guides were very friendly, had a lot of patience and was cooperative....So finally me and my friends had a lovely and wonderfull tour.....#welovetravllogger

DEVARSH REDDY

Amazing experience. Guides know exactly what to cover in a short period of time .

Dharani V

It was a great experience to join with travloger and team for our first trip which was the best trip ever.. The entire trip was awesome , safe with good hospitality .. They maintained transparency and genuinity which is the main reason to choose this Travloger.. Hope we meet again at another trips

Divya Keerthana Reddy

Superb experience entire the trip , we enjoyed gracefully , our guide mr.vishnu help us to enjoy our whole trip so happily with burden less❤️Tq travloger

Dr sravya Priya

It was memorable and Wonderful trip ever. We enjoyed a lot and our team guide is more friendly , supportive and responsible.we covered most of the places. We have more fun and memories while travelling. Thanks to our team guide and Travloger team.

Gnani Maka

A random plan that turned into meeting new faces and making unforgettable memories. Truly a memorable trip—thanks, Travloger!❤️

Grasey Patidar

It was an overall good experience.I had contacted Hassan for the trip booking who has coordinated the trip very well.The stay was good.One hiccup was the vehicle had a break down on the way return.Rest experience was pisitive

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Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram packages at a glance

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram tour packages cost ₹10,999 to ₹32,050 per person for a 3 to 6 day trip, depending on the length, the season and whether you take a fixed-date group departure or a private trip.

  • Duration: 3, 6 days; three days is the standard run down the coast, five or six adds Madurai, Trichy or Tanjore.
  • Price: ₹10,999 to ₹32,050 per person, twin or triple sharing.
  • Route: The East Coast Road south from Chennai: Mahabalipuram's shore temple and rock carvings first, then ninety minutes further down to Pondicherry's French quarter.
  • Travel: Chennai is the gateway: Mahabalipuram is an hour south on the East Coast Road, and Pondicherry ninety minutes beyond it.
  • Stay: a beach hotel at Mahabalipuram, and a heritage room in White Town or a resort on the Pondicherry coast.
  • Best time: November to February; April and May are hot and humid on this coast.
  • Trip type: 2 fixed-date group departures and private trips on your own dates.
3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group Trip3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai3D/2N · ₹10,9996 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Bliss6D/5N · ₹30,050

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram 3 day package

3 days / 2 nights from ₹7,499 per person.

Day one runs down the East Coast Road to Mahabalipuram: the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the caves, then on to Pondicherry for the evening on the Promenade. Day two is White Town, the ashram, Auroville and Paradise Beach. Day three is the Botanical Garden and the market before the journey back.

3 plans: 3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group Trip (3D/2N, from ₹7,499); 3 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad (3D/2N, from ₹7,499); 3 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai (3D/2N, from ₹10,999).

3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group Trip3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai3D/2N · ₹10,999

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram 6 day package

6 days / 5 nights from ₹30,050 per person.

The longer plans carry on south or inland — Pichavaram's mangroves, Chidambaram and Tanjore, or the full temple circuit to Madurai and Trichy.

2 plans: 6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Bliss (6D/5N, from ₹30,050); 6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Honeymoon (6D/5N, from ₹32,050).

6 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Bliss6D/5N · ₹30,0506 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Madurai Honeymoon6D/5N · ₹32,050

Places you see on the Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram trip

The two halves of the trip, in the order most itineraries run them.

  • The Shore Temple: An 8th-century granite temple standing at the water's edge, one of the oldest in south India.
  • Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance: Five monolithic temples cut from single rocks, and the largest bas-relief in the world on an open boulder face.
  • Krishna's Butterball and the caves: The balanced boulder on the slope, with the Mahishasuramardini and Varaha cave temples around it.
  • White Town and the French quarter: Pastel colonial houses, bougainvillea and the mustard-yellow streets between Rue Dumas and Rue Romain Rolland.
  • Promenade and Rock Beach: The 1.5 km seafront, closed to traffic in the evenings, with the Gandhi statue and the old pier.
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville: The ashram in town, and the Matrimandir at Auroville twelve km north, which needs a booking to view.
  • Paradise Beach and Pichavaram: A sandbar reached by boat across the backwater, and the mangrove forest an hour south.
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Botanical Garden: The Gothic basilica on South Boulevard and the 1826 garden behind it.

Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram trip cost

₹10,999 to ₹32,050 per person, and what moves it is the length, the season and the room. 3 days from ₹7,499, 6 days from ₹30,050.

What the price includes

  • Travel from the pick-up city and back on a group departure, or the car and driver on a private trip.
  • Stays on twin or triple sharing.
  • The meals named on the trip page, normally breakfast and dinner on a group departure.
  • Sightseeing as listed, and a Travloger trip captain on every group departure.

What it does not include

  • The Archaeological Survey ticket at Mahabalipuram, which covers the Shore Temple and the Pancha Rathas.
  • The Matrimandir viewing booking at Auroville, and the boat to Paradise Beach or through Pichavaram.
  • Scooter hire, lunches on travel days, anything personal, and travel insurance.

Who this trip suits

Solo travellers and friends: the fixed-date departures are mixed groups with a trip captain, from ₹7,499 per person, and rooms are shared by gender. About half of every group travels alone, so joining by yourself is the normal way to do this trip, not the exception.

Couples and families: this is a flat, easy coast — carvings you walk between, a seafront closed to traffic in the evenings and a beach at each end. Mahabalipuram is open stone with little shade, so it belongs in the morning; Auroville needs its viewing pass booked in advance rather than on the day.

3 Days Pondicherry Arunachalam Group Trip3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Group Trip from Hyderabad3D/2N · ₹7,4993 Days Pondicherry Mahabalipuram Bliss from Chennai3D/2N · ₹10,999

Best time to go, and getting to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram

Best time

  • November to February, 20 to 30°C: The season on this coast: warm days, cool evenings on the Promenade, and the light that makes White Town worth photographing.
  • March to June, 26 to 38°C: Hot and humid, with the stone at Mahabalipuram fierce by midday; sightseeing is an early-morning business.
  • July to October, 25 to 34°C: The north-east monsoon arrives in October and November; before that it is humid and quiet, and rates are at their lowest.

Getting there

Chennai is the gateway. Mahabalipuram is an hour south on the East Coast Road and Pondicherry ninety minutes beyond it; Puducherry's own terminus has few services and Villupuram, 40 km inland, is the junction everything connects at.