Pick up from your hotel or Chennai airport and drive to Pondicherry, visiting Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple, renowned for its ancient Dravidian architecture and intricate sculptures. Explore Ekambareswarar Temple, a grand structure dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its towering gopuram and sacred mango tree. Visit Varadharaja Temple, a significant Hindu temple known for its impressive architecture and historical relevance. See Vaikundhaperumal Temple, notable for its intricate carvings and its role in Kanchipuram’s temple culture. Tour Kamakshiamman Temple, dedicated to goddess Kamakshi, showcasing beautiful Dravidian-style architecture and a serene spiritual ambiance. Drive to Pondicherry, check in at the hotel, and spend the evening relaxing on the beach. O/n at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Auroville, an experimental community founded by Mirra Alfassa, featuring the Matrimandir, a futuristic spherical temple covered in gold discs symbolizing unity and harmony. Explore Pondicherry Museum, which houses a rich collection of bronze sculptures, temple lamps, handicrafts, and artworks reflecting the region’s heritage. Stroll through the French Quarters, admiring colonial villas, mustard-colored streets, and vibrant Tamil settlements, capturing the charm of French colonial architecture. Drive past or walk through French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, churches, and French schools, appreciating the picturesque alleys and historic buildings. Drive to Chennai, en route visiting Mahabalipuram. Explore the Five Rathas, monolithic temples illustrating the evolution of Dravidian architecture. Admire Krishna’s Butterball, a gigantic granite boulder resting precariously on a slope, a natural marvel. Visit the 7th-century Cave Temples, known for their intricate panels and early Dravidian art. Explore the Shore Temple, built in the 7th century with granite blocks, consisting of two Shiva temples and a Vishnu carving. See Arjuna’s Penance, an enormous rock-cut relief, one of the largest in the world, depicting a grand scene of divine and mythological figures. Drive back to Chennai and drop off at your hotel or the airport.