Pondicherry Backpacking Tour - Christmas Special
Settle yourself amidst the French colonies, sit-by-the-beach for a vacation much needed, roam around the quaint little hamlets far away from chaos…..At, Pondicherry - The French capital of India. Experience a little piece of French culture and indulge in their cuisines at Pondicherry. Sit by the cafes, sip refreshing drinks and roam like a hippie soul. It’s time to tick this destination off your wishlist.
Pondicherry - presently known as Puducherry is a union territory of India very closely located to Chennai. This destination is symbolic to love, peace and trans. Thanks to the ashrams, beaches, French colonies and Old Heritage Churches which leaves a symbolic impression.
Mahabalipuram – Taste every bit of heritage by going back in time. It is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. The picturesque constructions are worth capturing.
Batch 1:11th - 15th August 2022
Event Cost : 12999/- ( With Sleeper Coach Train Ticket )
Event Cost: 15499/- ( With 3AC Coach Train Ticket )
Day 0 - Thursday, 11th Aug
18:45 pm : Board MAS FESTIVAL SPL (02163) from LTT
22:00 pm: Pune participant can board the train.
Overnight in train
Day 1 - Friday, 12th Aug
17:00: Reach Chennai
Drive towards Pondicherry via one East Coastal Road
20:00: Check-in & freshen up
21:00 : Dinner & Relax
Day 2 - Saturday, 13th Aug
06:00 am: Wakeup call
07:00 am : Leave for Paradise Beach Island
08.00 am : Board boat to reach Island
08:30 am : Reach Island and spend fun time
09:30 am : Leave from Island
10:30 am : Have breakfast
11:00 am : Leave for Aurovile
12:00 pm : Reach Auroville & Explore
01:30 pm : Lunch Time
02:30 pm : Visit Auro beach
03:30 pm : Visit Aurobindo Ashram
04:30 pm : Visit Churches
05:30 pm : French Headquarters
07:00 pm : End the day at Sea Side Promenade near Gandhi Statue
09:00 pm : Authentic Chettinad Dinner
11:00 pm : Sleep & Unwind
Day 3 - Sunday, 14th Aug
06:00 am : Wake up and get ready
07:00 am : Have breakfast
08.00 am : Visit Vinayagar Temple
08:30 am : Leave for Mahabalipuram
10:30 am : Reach Mahabalipuram & Explore
01:00 pm : Lunch at Mahabalipuram
02:00 pm : Explore remaining heritages
05:30 pm : Marina Beach Sunset & Chill time
07:30 pm : Shopping & Leisure time at Chennai
09:00 pm : Check in & Freshen up
10:00 pm : Dinner Time
11:00 pm : Back to bed
Day 4 - Monday, 15th Aug
06:50 am : Board Chennai Express
Day 5 - Tuesday, 16th Aug
06:00 am : Reach Mumbai
What is included in the tour
- Mumbai to Chennai & Return by Sleeper Coach Train Ticket
- Meals – Day 1 Dinner to Day 4 Breakfast
- Triple / Quadruple Sharing Stay at Hotels & Home Stay
- Entry fees
- Toll & Sightseeing
- Trikon Expertise
- Internal Transport by Non AC Bus
What is NOT included in the tour
- Meals during train journey
- Daily Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- 5% GST
List of PLACES to be covered
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Marina beach (Happens to be India’s Longest Beach shore, lip-smacking street food)
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Mahabalipuram – Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas( 5 Rathas that belong to 5 pandavas) Krishna's Butterball, Tiger Cave & Arjuna's Penance.
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Pondicherry – Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, Paradise island, Auro beach, La Café, Promenade, French head quarters, Ganesha Temple & Churches.
ID Card
Camera (Optional)
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
Extra Pair of Clothes
Napkin
Towel
Toiletries
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Haversack or Backpack
Shawl or Bedsheet
Sunscreen
Floaters and Shoes
Please carry medicines if you need any
Hand Sanitizer
IMPORTANT
Avoid wearing precious Jewelry while trekking, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
Please know it is a backpacking trip, hence wear your casual or sports shoes. You might have to travel with local transport at times, so please avoid luggage bags and trolleys.
