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Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

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Chennai

Tour code

T0394843

Tour code

T0394843

Tour code

T0394843

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Start Tour

Chennai

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Start Tour

Chennai

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Chennai

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Type tour

Educational Tour

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Type tour

Educational Tour

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Type tour

Educational Tour

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Age range

16 - 59

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Age range

16 - 59

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Age range

16 - 59

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End Tour

Pondicherry

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End Tour

Pondicherry

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End Tour

Pondicherry

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Language

English

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Language

English

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Language

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About

Highlights

  • Explore Chennai’s Government Museum to study South Indian art and archaeology.

  • Engage in discussions on urban coastal management along Marina Beach.

  • Discover Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monuments through a guided archaeological walk.

  • Learn about ancient rock-cut architecture and sculpture conservation.

  • Participate in a cultural exchange or academic session at Auroville or Pondicherry University.

Description

A 3-day educational journey exploring South India’s heritage, archaeology, and urban landscape. Students experience Chennai’s cultural depth, Mahabalipuram’s ancient monuments, and Pondicherry’s unique blend of Indian and French influences—gaining insights into history, conservation, and sustainable urban development.

Tour plans

Day 1: Arrival Chennai – Museum & Urban Studies

  • 09:00: Arrival and hotel check-in.
    11:00–13:30: Visit Government Museum (art & archaeology).
    15:00–17:00: Marina coastal visit – discussion on urban coastal management.


Day 2: Mahabalipuram – Archaeology & Sculpture

  • 07:00: Drive to Mahabalipuram (1.5–2 hrs).
    09:00–13:00: Guided archaeological walk at Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance and the Pancha Rathas.
    14:00–16:00: Interactive session with local conservator/guide.


Day 3: Pondicherry – Cultural Studies & Departure

  • 08:00: Drive to Pondicherry.
    10:00–12:00: Visit Auroville or Pondicherry University (cultural exchange/discussion).
    13:00: Return to Chennai / departure.

Maps

Image from KSM Holidays

a red and white building with a clock tower
a red and white building with a clock tower
a red and white building with a clock tower
white concrete building under white sky during daytime
white concrete building under white sky during daytime
white concrete building under white sky during daytime
man and woman walking on beach during sunset
man and woman walking on beach during sunset
man and woman walking on beach during sunset
white ball on brown field during daytime
white ball on brown field during daytime
white ball on brown field during daytime
a red scooter parked next to a yellow building
a red scooter parked next to a yellow building
a red scooter parked next to a yellow building
red and white wooden door
red and white wooden door
red and white wooden door