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Exploring Puducherry and Mahabalipuram in 3 Days

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Day 1: Pondicherry Delights

Pondicherry, India

12:00 PM

Check-in at Hotel

Arrive in Pondicherry and check-in at your hotel to freshen up and relax before starting your exploration.
Arrive at your pre-booked hotel via taxi or auto-rickshaw from the airport or train station.
₹1000, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Promenade Beach

Visit the iconic Promenade Beach to enjoy a leisurely stroll and witness the beautiful sunset.
Take a short taxi ride or walk from your hotel to Promenade Beach.
Free, 2 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Le Dupleix

Indulge in a delicious dinner at Le Dupleix, a charming French colonial-style restaurant.
Walk or take a short taxi ride from Promenade Beach to Le Dupleix.
₹1500, 2 hours
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Day 2: Auroville and Surroundings

Auroville, India

9:00 AM

Breakfast at Tanto Pizzeria

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Tanto Pizzeria, known for its delicious wood-fired pizzas.
Travel by taxi or scooter from Pondicherry to Auroville.
₹500, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Matrimandir

Explore the spiritual center of Auroville, Matrimandir, and take a meditation session.
Walk or take a shuttle to Matrimandir from the entrance of Auroville.
₹1000 (includes meditation session), 3 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at Tanto Café

Enjoy a wholesome lunch at Tanto Café within Auroville's premises.
Walk or take a short ride to Tanto Café.
₹800, 1 hour

4:00 PM

Sadhana Forest

Visit Sadhana Forest, an ecological restoration project, for a unique experience in sustainability.
Take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to Sadhana Forest from Auroville.
Donation-based entry, 2 hours

7:00 PM

Dinner at Naturellement

Savor a healthy and organic dinner at Naturellement, embracing the essence of Auroville's sustainable living.
Travel back to Pondicherry and enjoy dinner at Naturellement.
₹1000, 2 hours
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Day 3: Mesmerizing Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, India

9:00 AM

Travel to Mahabalipuram

Check out from your hotel in Pondicherry and head towards Mahabalipuram to explore the ancient temples and rock-cut caves.
Take a taxi or bus from Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram (approximately 2-3 hours journey).
₹1500, 3 hours

12:00 PM

Explore Shore Temple

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Shore Temple, known for its architectural beauty and stunning location by the sea.
Walk from the parking area to the Shore Temple.
₹500, 2 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at Moonrakers

Have a delicious seafood lunch at Moonrakers, a popular restaurant with a sea-view.
Walk or take a short ride to Moonrakers from Shore Temple.
₹1200, 1 hour
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