French Connection Tour.

Chennai, Mamallapuram & Pondicherry. Discover the hidden jewel of South India - Pondicherry with its French influence and sandy beaches is ideal vacation destination. Pondicherry 's ambience is not influenced or dominated by one fabulous heritage monument or by amazing natural surrounding, except perhaps the sea. Pondicherry itself is "heritage", as a town and as a conglomerate of different cultural influences. These influences find expression in its architecture and streetscapes, in its people and visitors, and in a subtle feeling which is peculiarly "Pondy".

Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Arr. Chennai And Transfer To Mamallapuram (65KMS - 1.5HRS).
Upon arrival in Chennai, our Executive will meet you at the Airport followed by transfer from Airport to Hotel. On arrival check in to hotel. Depending on you arrival timing the sight seeing programme will be scheduled. At Mamallapuram we have included Sight seeing of Mamallapuram by Walk. The 'History walk of Mamallapuram' is an interesting an walk that takes you to all important monuments in this area covering The Arjuna`s Penance (Bass Relief) and onward visiting monuments of Krishnas Butterball, Rayalagopuram, Ganeshratha, Varahacave, Ottikkal mandapam, Trimurthi caves, Koneri mandapam, Lions throne, Mahishasuramardini mandapam, Dharmaraja mandapam, Ramanuja mandapam, Five rathas (symbolises equality of men & women) & the famous Shore temple. Apart from the monuments we also visit to a Sculpture studio & visit one of the local snake charmer who will performs snake show. As added attraction to his snake show has some ready made Magic right from the sleeve. (Overnight at hotel in Mamallapuram).

Day 02: Mamallapuram To Pondichery (100KMS - 2.0HRS).
Checkout from the hotel after breakfast at 08.00am we drive through the scenic high way to reach Pondicherry – The French Colonial town. On arrival check-in to the hotel and at 02.00pm we proceed for the sightseeing of ‘Sri Aurobindo Ashram’ & ‘Govt Museum’. Later visit ‘Auroville’ – the French village where in you will visit the Matrimandir (the mothers place) & the tourist information center of Auroville.. (Overnight at Hotel in Pondicherry).

Day 03: In pondichery/ "Heritage Walk Of Pondicherry".
After breakfast at 08.00am go for Heritage walk of Ponidicherry where the stroller enters the French city otherwise "La Ville Francaise", where on finds the streets still bearing French names such like: Rue Dumas, Rue Romain Rolland, Rue Saint Martin, etc. The Mansions in this part of the city have a lot of history and mystery to narrate. The Ecole Francaise Extreme d'Orient on rue Dumas is worth visiting wherein you can see some European scholars learning and reading classical Tamil. You can also throw a glance at the preserved palm leaves of centuries old. Going down the street one can see the beautiful church built by the capuchin priests and dedicated to "Our Lady of Angels" facing which there is a marbled statue of St. Joan of Arc, the French warrior saint. Just next to the church, is the Pondicherry police head quarter, wherein you still see the corps with same sort of Frenchness. Walking down a few yards you reach the well known endroit in Pondicherry; The Aayi Mandapam and its environs, the park, le palais du gouverneur, la bibliotheque de Romain Rolland, le Musee de Pondicherry etc. Later return to the hotel and rest. (Overnight at Hotel in Pondicherry).

Day 04: Departure Transfer.
Check out from hotel accordingly and tour ends today with a transfer to Chennai Airport to board flight to Ownland.

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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

-	Accommodation on twin sharing room with daily breakfast at listed hotels or equivalent.
-	Transportation/Transfers by Air Conditioned Vehicle as specified in the itinerary only.
-	Sightseeing as per package details.
-	Entrances at all sight seeing spots on tour as per itinerary.
-	English speaking tour guide at sight seeing spots at places – Mamallapuram & Pondicherry only.
-	History walk tour at Mamallapuram
-	Heritage walk tour at Pondicherry
-	Farewell dinner in residing hotel at Pondichery
-	All applicable taxes