Day 1: Chennai Arrival – Sightseeing
Arrive at Chennai Railway Station/Airport, check in at the hotel and begin your journey with cultural and coastal vibes. Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Santhome Church, and Fort St. George. Enjoy the breeze at Marina Beach. Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai – Mahabalipuram (60km/2hrs)
After breakfast and checkout, drive to Mahabalipuram. Stop at Crocodile Bank. Explore the UNESCO sites – Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, and Krishna's Butter Ball. Enjoy the peaceful beach vibe. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram (70km/2hrs)
After breakfast, proceed to Kanchipuram, city of thousand temples. Visit Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple and explore Silk Saree Weaving Centers. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.
Day 4: Kanchipuram – Vellore (80km/2hrs)
Post breakfast, drive to Vellore. Explore the majestic Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswarar Temple inside. Later, visit the glowing Sripuram Golden Temple. Overnight stay at Vellore.
Day 5: Vellore – Thiruvannamalai (85km/2hrs)
After breakfast, check out and head to Thiruvannamalai. Visit the sacred Arunachaleswarar Temple, and experience inner peace at Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Overnight stay at Thiruvannamalai.
Day 6: Thiruvannamalai – Gingee Fort – Pondicherry (105km/3hrs)
Check out and en route to Pondicherry, visit the ancient Gingee Fort, known as the "Troy of the East". Trek up for panoramic views and discover its three citadels. Proceed to Pondicherry, check in at the hotel and relax at Promenade Beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 7: Pondicherry Sightseeing
After breakfast, begin your day visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Bharathi Park, French Quarter and the peaceful Auroville with Matrimandir Viewpoint. Experience the scenic beauty of Chunnambar Boat House and relax at Paradise Beach. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 8: Pondicherry Sightseeing – Chennai Drop (150km/4hrs)
After breakfast and checkout, continue sightseeing with a visit to Botanical Garden, Sacred Heart Basilica, Pondicherry Museum, and Serenity Beach for a calm farewell to the coast. After lunch, proceed to Chennai. Drop at Chennai Railway Station/Airport as per departure schedule.
