travel kit
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Auroville – Pondicherry
160 km
4 hours
4/5
Renowned for ancient shore temples and beaches
Mahabalipuram
A historic fort with backwaters near Kadapakkam
Alamparai Fort
An experimental township dedicated to human unity
Auroville
A serene backwater area ideal for boating
Muttukadu
Known for its seafood delicacies
Moonrakers, Mahabalipuram
Offers Italian cuisine in a unique setting
Tanto, Auroville
A quaint café with French flair
Café des Arts, Pondicherry
In Pondicherry, where cultures blend, French boulevards and Tamil trends. A seaside promenade, where waves sing, In this coastal town, feel the zing.
The City of Dawn, an experimental township
Auroville
For a serene walk along the sea
Promenade Beach
A spiritual community
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Accessible by boat, known for its beauty
Paradise Beach
For those looking for a day filled with tranquillity
Serenity Beach
Le Café – A beachside café with scenic views. Villa Shanti – Elegant dining in a colonial setting. The Indian Kaffe Express – For a fusion of Indian and European cuisine.
Indianized France
Lying on the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and around 163 km from Chennai, Puducherry, as it is officially called, is one of the seven Union Territories of India. A tiny coastal town with just about a million people living in harmony, Pondy is certainly a place that deserves your time and attention.