French boulevards, Auroville and the shore temples of Mahabalipuram.
Pondicherry (Puducherry), a former French colony, charms with mustard-yellow villas, bougainvillea-lined streets, cafés and a seaside promenade.
On the way from Chennai, Mahabalipuram's 7th-century Shore Temple and rock carvings form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO-listed Pallava temple by the sea.
Monolithic temples and a giant rock relief.
White Town's colonial streets and cafés.
Seafront walk, especially at sunrise.
Experimental township and the golden Matrimandir.
Boat ride to a sandbar beach.
Day 1
Pickup at Chennai; Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas on the way to Pondicherry.
Day 2
French Quarter walk, Aurobindo Ashram, Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Promenade Beach.
Day 3
Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point; afternoon at Paradise Beach.
Day 4
Drive back to Chennai for your flight or train.
October to March.
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is about 3 hours from Pondicherry by the East Coast Road.
October to March.
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