4-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary from Chennai to Gokarna

1. Day 1: Mahabalipuram
   1 hour 40 minutes (31.8 miles) from Chennai

   In the morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna's Penance. Afternoon, enjoy the scenic ECR highway and stop by the crocodile bank. In the evening, relax at the Mahabalipuram Beach.

2. Day 2: Pondicherry
   2 hours 20 minutes (96.6 miles) from Mahabalipuram

   Start the day with a visit to the famous Aurobindo Ashram, and explore the French Quarter with its colonial architecture. Afternoon, ride to the Paradise Beach via Chunnambar Boat House. In the evening, enjoy some French cuisine at the local restaurants.

3. Day 3: Chidambaram
   2 hours 11 minutes (88.6 miles) from Pondicherry

   Visit the Nataraja Temple, one of the oldest and most significant temples of Lord Shiva. Afternoon, ride to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest and take a boat ride in the bay. In the evening, explore Annamalai University Campus and its surroundings.

4. Day 4: Gokarna
   4 hours 57 minutes (240.8 miles) from Chidambaram

   Take an early morning ride to Gokarna and visit the Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna Beach, and Om Beach. Afternoon, take a ferry ride to Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach. In the evening, relax at the Kudle Beach and enjoy the sunset.

Recommendations

Don't miss the Gingee Fort, located on the way to Pondicherry. Take a side trip to the ancient city of Tanjore and its UNESCO listed Brihadeeswara Temple. Ensure that you carry enough water and sun protection while riding. Try local delicacies like 'Pongal' and 'Bisi Bele Bath'.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Shore Temple (1-2 hours, INR 30)
• Pondicherry Boat House (2-3 hours, INR 300)
• Nataraja Temple (1-2 hours, INR 10)
• Pichavaram Mangrove Forest boat ride (1-2 hours, INR 100)
• Mahabaleshwar Temple (1-2 hours, INR 10)
• Ferry ride to Half Moon Beach and Paradise Beach (2-3 hours, INR 200)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 6500