CHENNAI–PONDICHERRY SCENIC DRIVE
East Coast Road • Heritage Shores • Seaside Cafés
3 Days / 2 Nights
₹
14,500
/ Person
Quick Overview (Above the Fold)
- Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Route: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
- Theme: Coastal Drive • Heritage
- Starting Price: ₹14,500 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive along the iconic East Coast Road (ECR)
- Ocean-facing highway with constant sea views
- UNESCO heritage stop at Mahabalipuram
- French-colonial charm of Pondicherry
- Café hopping, promenades & slow evenings
- Perfect short scenic escape from Chennai
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The Chennai–Pondicherry Scenic Drive is one of India’s most effortless and rewarding coastal road journeys. With smooth tarmac, uninterrupted sea views, and culturally rich stopovers, the route is as pleasurable as the destination itself.
This package is designed as a slow coastal escape — heritage in the morning, seaside cafés by afternoon, and relaxed promenades by evening. Ideal for couples and weekend travellers, this journey proves that an epic road trip doesn’t always require long distances.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹14,500
Standard Coastal Escape
- Comfortable 3 ★ hotel (Atithi / Shenbaga)
- AC Sedan
- Daily breakfast
₹19,500
Deluxe Seaside Drive
- Premium 4 ★ hotel (The Promenade / Le Dupleix)
- SUV / Innova Crysta
- Better locations & amenities
₹28,500
Premium French Riviera
- Luxury 5 ★ resort / heritage hotel (Palais de Mahe)
- Premium vehicle
- Superior rooms & service
HOTEL OPTIONS
- Standard (3 ★): Hotel Atithi / Shenbaga / similar
- Deluxe (4 ★): The Promenade / Le Dupleix / similar
- Premium (5 ★): Palais de Mahe / La Villa / luxury resorts nearby
Exact hotel names will be shared at the time of booking confirmation.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
- Morning departure from Chennai via East Coast Road (ECR)
- Optional stop at Crocodile Bank
- Mahabalipuram (UNESCO Site): Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance
- Lunch at a sea-facing café
- Arrive in Pondicherry & Hotel Check-in
- Evening: Promenade Beach walk & Café dinner in White Town
🏨 Overnight: Pondicherry
Day 2: Pondicherry Exploration & Leisure
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Aurobindo Ashram
- Heritage walk through French Quarter (White Town)
- Lunch at a heritage café
- Optional: Auroville / Matrimandir Viewpoint
- Evening: Relax at Serenity or Paradise Beach
- Leisure evening for shopping
🏨 Overnight: Pondicherry
Day 3: Pondicherry → Chennai
- Breakfast & Check-out
- Leisure coastal drive back to Chennai
- Optional stops for shopping or coffee
- Arrival in Chennai by afternoon
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
- Chauffeur-driven AC vehicle
- Fuel, tolls, parking & driver allowance included
- Sedan / SUV / Innova Crysta options
Self-drive available on request.
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle for entire journey
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Driver, fuel, tolls & parking
- Travel assistance
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Lunches & dinners
- Entry fees & activities
- Auroville guided experiences
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Ideal For
Couples
Weekend travellers
First-time road trippers
Culture & café lovers
Best Time To Visit
October to March is ideal. Avoid peak summer afternoons (April–June).
Contact & Bookings
