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Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry one day trip from Chennai with Lunch is a tour in Pondicherry. Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry one day trip from Chennai with Lunch has a rating of 4.86/5.00.

For a well-organized 12-hour day trip from Chennai, begin at 7:00 AM with a drive to Pondicherry, which takes approximately 3 hours. Start your visit at the serene Aurobindo Ashram, then explore the historic French Quarter and the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Following this, take a relaxing stroll along Promenade Beach. Next, proceed to Auroville to experience its innovative architecture and the Matrimandir. After enjoying lunch, drive to Mahabalipuram and tour the Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna’s Butterball. Return to Chennai by 7:00 PM to conclude a memorable and enriching day.

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India

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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

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