Day – 8 - Pondicherry: After breakfast visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the museum. Then spend a day on the beach. In the evening visit Auroville the City of Dawn. It is a unique township, which started as an experiment for celebrating unity in diversity. Located a few kilometers from Pondicherry, at the center of the township stands Matrimandir built in the form of a globe. Visit the Matrimandir during the meditation time for a truly spiritual experience. Return to Pondicherry. Overnight at hotel.
Day – 9 - Pondicherry – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (175 kms): After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram - the erstwhile capital of the Pallavas and Cholas. Visit its numerous temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. It is also home of weavers of the famed Kanchipuram silks. Lunch at Kanchipuram. Evening drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day – 10 Mahabalipuram – Chennai (60 kms / 1.5 hrs): Breakfast at hotel. Mahabalipuam, declared a world heritage site, too was part of the Pallavas dynasty and exhibits some of the most outstanding examples of the Dravidian style of art and architecture. A full day guided tour of Arjuna’s Penance, the rock cut caves, the Krishna Mandapam, the famous rathas and the Shore Temple. Evening drive to Chennai. On the way visit Dakshinchitra, a unique heritage village offering an insight into the lifestyles of diverse people of South India. Overnight at hotel.
Day – 11 Chennai – Bangalore (flight): After breakfast, a half-day guided tour of Chennai visiting The Fort Museum, Valluvar Kottam and Kalakshetra. Late afternoon catch a flight to Bangalore. On arrival check into hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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