Chennai–Pondicherry Scenic Drive
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Scenic Highways & Epic Road Journeys
- Chennai & Pondicherry
- 3D/2N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Route Covered: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Chennai
Departure City: Chennai
Theme: Coastal Drive • Heritage • Slow Travel
Starting Price: ₹14,500 per person*
₹14,500/Person
*Based on 2 adults, chauffeur-driven vehicle, off-season
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Drive along the iconic East Coast Road (ECR)
- Ocean-facing highway with constant sea views
- UNESCO heritage stop at Mahabalipuram
- French-colonial charm of Pondicherry
- Café hopping, promenades & slow evenings
- Perfect short scenic escape from Chennai
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The Chennai–Pondicherry Scenic Drive is one of India’s most effortless and rewarding coastal road journeys. With smooth tarmac, uninterrupted sea views, and culturally rich stopovers, the route is as pleasurable as the destination itself.
This package is designed as a slow coastal escape — heritage in the morning, seaside cafés by afternoon, and relaxed promenades by evening. Ideal for couples and weekend travellers, this journey proves that an epic road trip doesn’t always require long distances.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Based on 2 pax)
Standard Coastal
3 Star-
Comfortable 3 ★ hotel in Pondicherry
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AC Sedan
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Daily breakfast
Deluxe Seaside
4 Star-
Premium 4 ★ hotel / heritage property
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SUV / Innova Crysta
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Better locations & amenities
Premium French Riviera
5 Star-
Luxury 5 ★ resort / heritage hotel
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Premium vehicle
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Superior rooms & service
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- Standard (3 ★): Hotel Atithi / Shenbaga / similar
- Deluxe (4 ★): The Promenade / Le Dupleix / similar
- Premium (5 ★): Palais de Mahe / La Villa / luxury resorts nearby
Exact hotel confirmed at booking.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private vehicle for entire journey
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Driver, fuel, tolls & parking
- Travel assistance
- Lunches & dinners
- Entry fees & activities
- Auroville guided experiences
- Personal expenses
- Day 1
- Morning departure from Chennai (Approx. 4–5 hrs with stops | 160 km)
- Drive along East Coast Road (ECR)
- En-route Highlights: Crocodile Bank (optional), Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance)
- Lunch at a sea-facing café
- Continue drive towards Pondicherry
- Check-in at hotel
- Promenade Beach walk
- Café dinner in White Town
Pondicherry
- Day 2
- Breakfast
- Morning: Aurobindo Ashram, Walk through French Quarter (White Town)
- Lunch at heritage café
- Optional visit to Auroville / Matrimandir Viewpoint
- Beach time at Serenity / Paradise Beach
- Leisure evening, shopping & cafés
Pondicherry
- Day 3
- Breakfast & check-out
- Leisure coastal drive back to Chennai (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
- Optional stops for shopping or cafés
- Arrival by afternoon
TRANSPORT DETAILS
- Chauffeur-driven AC vehicle
- Fuel, tolls, parking & driver allowance included
- Sedan / SUV / Innova Crysta options
Self-drive available on request.
IDEAL FOR
✔ Couples
✔ Weekend travellers
✔ First-time road trippers
✔ Culture & café lovers
BEST TIME TO VISIT
October to March. Avoid peak summer afternoons (April–June).
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com