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East Coast Road Beach Honeymoon

Sunrise at Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple, then three slow days in Pondicherry: French Quarter cafés, a sunset walk on the Promenade and lazy mornings at Auroville's beaches.

Trip at a glance

  • Duration5 days / 4 nights
  • Starts inMahabalipuram
  • RouteMahabalipuram · Puducherry
  • Places2 destinations
  • StateTamil Nadu, India
  • Ideal forHoneymoon packages, Couples' holidays
  • Trip stylePrivate, customisable
  • Package codeNX-1WU7VT

Best time to visit: November to February

Shore Temple – Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Arjuna's Penance – Mahabalipuram
Puducherry
Shore Temple – Mahabalipuram

Trip overview

Sunrise at Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple, then three slow days in Pondicherry: French Quarter cafés, a sunset walk on the Promenade and lazy mornings at Auroville's beaches.

The route spends 1 night in Mahabalipuram and 3 nights in Puducherry, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits honeymoon packages, couples' holidays and beach holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

  1. Mahabalipuram 1N
  2. Puducherry 3N

Highlights

Shore TempleArjuna's PenancePancha RathasFrench Quarter (White Town)Promenade BeachAuroville and the Matrimandir

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mahabalipuram

  • Arrive via Chennai International Airport (MAA) and transfer to your hotel
  • Check in and settle in
  • Later: Beach sunrise

Day 2Mahabalipuram to Puducherry

  • Travel from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry by private vehicle
  • Check in at your Puducherry hotel
  • Promenade Beach: Seafront walk along Goubert Avenue

Day 3Puducherry: Paradise Beach and Boat ride on the Chunnambar backwaters

  • Paradise Beach: Sandbar reached by a short boat ride from Chunnambar
  • Boat ride on the Chunnambar backwaters

Day 4Puducherry: Auroville and the Matrimandir and Sri Aurobindo Ashram

  • Auroville and the Matrimandir: Experimental township with a golden meditation dome
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram: Spiritual centre in the heart of town
  • Optional: a private candlelight dinner (arranged on request)

Day 5Depart from Puducherry

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Chennai International Airport (MAA) for your journey home

How this version is planned

  • Fewer hotel changes and later starts, so mornings are yours
  • A room upgrade request and a cake or flower decoration on one night, on request and subject to the hotel
  • Evenings kept free for sunsets and dinners rather than packed with sightseeing
  • Private transfers throughout instead of shared coaches
  • A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

  • Mahabalipuram: See the monuments early in the morning or late afternoon; the stone gets very hot by midday.
  • Puducherry: Combine Puducherry with Mahabalipuram on the drive down from Chennai for an easy three-day coastal break.
FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?
Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.
When is the best time for this trip?
Mahabalipuram: November to February. Puducherry: October to March.
How do I start the trip from Chennai?
The trip begins in Mahabalipuram (Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 55 km). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.
How much does this package cost?
We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.
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