Pondicherry & Auroville

Some travel to find peace, some to see new places and some to explore different cultures. This place is a perfect combination of all. Get the feel of living in traditional Indian and French culture away from the hustle of the city. Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry are quiet towns with so much to offer from picturesque colonial heritage buildings to the spiritual sceneries, to endless unspoiled virgin beaches to a variety of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines.

So, Wolfs let’s escape to this dreamy place and find ourselves wandering in those 7th-century ruins or some yellow painted streets’; let us indulge into the wanderlust of the Pondicherry trip!!

Trip Highlights

Serenity beach
The Basilica
Boating between the mangrove forest.
Panch Rathas
Mahabalipuram Beach
Matrimandir

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Mumbai to Chennai

10:00 pm: Meet the HikerWolf Team at CSTM

10:30 pm: Board CSMT MS SF MAIL (22157) from CST

Train Halts at Dadar and Kalyan Jn

02:00 am: Pune participants can board the train

Overnight journey in train
Day
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Arrive at Chennai

10:00 pm – Reach Chennai Egmore station by night and move to our stay.

11:00 pm – Retire for the day

( Meal – NA )
Day
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Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

05.30 am – Wake up call

07.30 am – Leave for Mahabalipuram post breakfast

Sightseeing in Mahabalipuram

Shore temple

5 Rathas

Butterball

Lighthouse

Caves –

Trimurti Cave – The Power Of Three Gods

Krishna Cave Temple – Remarkable Wall Carvings

Mahishasura Mardini Cave Temple – Rock Cut Relic

Covelong Beach

(Please note: Depending on the weather and time sightseeing places will be covered)

07:00 pm – Leave from Mahabalipuram and reach Pondicherry

09:00 pm – Have dinner

10:00 pm – Check in & retire for the day

( Meal – Breakfast & Dinner )
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Pondicherry Local Sightseeing

06.00 am – Wake Up call

07:00 am – Leave for Vinayagar temple and breakfast

Sightseeing in Pondicherry:

Auro beach

Aurobindo ashram

french War memorial

Gandhi statue

Rock /Pondy/Promenade beach

Pondy museum

Bharathi Park

Botanic garden

09:30am – Leave for Auroville and explore

01:00pm – Have lunch on the way to Paradise beach

03:00pm – Reach Chunnambar and get a ferry for Paradise beach

05:30pm – Back at white town & visit beautiful churches and cafes in the city

(Please note : Depending on the weather and time sightseeing places will be covered)

(Meal – Breakfast & Dinner)
Day
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Pondicherry – Chennai

06:00 am – Wake-up call

08:00 am – Leave for Chennai

12:00 pm – Reach Chennai and explore Marina Beach

03:00 – 05:30 pm – Shopping & Leisure time at Chennai

06:00 pm – Catch MAS LTT EXPRESS (12164) from Chennai Overnight journey in Train(Meal – Breakfast only)
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Reach Mumbai

11:45 pm – Reach Pune

02.30 pm – Reach KALYAN JN

03:00 pm – Reach THANE

04:00 pm – Reach LTT

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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

Meals during train journey
Daily Lunch
Personal expenses
Mineral water and soft drinks
5 % GST and processing fees
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Most Important your ID proof
Cap/Hats
Sunscreen, moisturizer
Charger
Camera
Power bank
Bluetooth speakers
Torch
Glares
Pair of clothes
Beachwear
Towel
Casual shoes and flip-flops
Sanitary Kit
Please avoid wearing Gold and other costly jewelry (at your own risk)
Personal medicines (if any)An extra bag to keep your wet clothes
Water bottle (Minimum 1-2 liter)

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How big will the group be?

We prefer to have a group of 15-18 people as we intend to have more fun and give personal care. We need at least 6 people to manage our trip

Who will accompany us on the trip?

All our trips are led by professional travel coordinators who have good experience in management groups.

If I’m the only girl in the group, is it safe to travel?

We generally have many girls joining us on the trip so there are high chances that you are not the only girl on the trip.

Safety is of prime importance and we understand them very well. The major of our staff is a girl for that very reason so be assured you are in safe and reliable hands.

What type of ground transportation will be used during the trip?

We rent taxis such as Innova, Tempo Traveler, Bolero, Tata Sumo, etc. from our suppliers.

What will be the type of accommodation?

We are known to provide the best possible accommodation on our trips, the accommodation can be in a hotel / alpine tent/dome tent/living room at home.

How many trippers will be in a room?

It totally depends on the dynamics of the group. If there is a couple, we can give them a separate room, or if there is an odd number of people, then there would be a triple exchange. (If you’ll are couple inform us once you have booked)

How can I book a trip with you?

After selecting the trip, you can book by clicking the Book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you through the booking.

What kind of food is served during the Trip?

We provide nutritious and healthy food on the trip. We always try to select best/famous restaurants for the food on our trips

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes, you can make suggestions. We will analyze this and, if we consider it feasible, we will apply it.

Can the trip be personalized?

Yes, we can customize any trip based on your needs and feasibility.

Do you prefer to take medications with me?

Yes, it is recommended to bring your own medicines on the trip

Pondicherry & Auroville

Overview

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Mumbai to Chennai

Arrive at Chennai

Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Pondicherry Local Sightseeing

Pondicherry – Chennai

Reach Mumbai

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