Bangalore · Pondicherry
4 days on the Coromandel Coast — stroll the French boulevards and Rock Beach of Pondicherry, meditate at Auroville, marvel at Mahabalipuram's 1,300-year-old Shore Temple, and seek blessings at the sacred temples of Kanchipuram.
Pondicherry
Ashram
Mahabalipuram
About this tour
This 4-day KSTDC tour from Bangalore covers Pondicherry, Auroville and Mahabalipuram by AC Deluxe Coach — Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Rock Beach, Paradise Beach, Mahabalipuram UNESCO monuments and Kanchipuram temples.
Day 2 is a full day in Pondicherry — Manakula Vinayaka Temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the iconic Promenade (Rock Beach), Auroville and Paradise Beach (Chunnambar). Day 3 covers Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage monuments (Pancha Rathas, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance) and Kanchipuram's ancient silk temples including Ekambareshwara, Kamakshi Amman and Kailasanathar.
Departs every Thursday at 9:30 PM from Yeshwanthpura, Bengaluru. Returns Day 4 at 6:00 AM.
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Is this Pondicherry–Mahabalipuram–Kanchipuram tour right for you?
Three destinations in one short tour
This conducted circuit is designed to cover Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram within four days rather than provide a slow stay in one destination.
One hotel night, two overnight journeys
Night 1 and Night 3 are coach journeys. The hotel stay is for one night in Pondicherry, so travellers should be comfortable with overnight road travel.
Good for travellers who value coverage
The tour suits travellers who want an organised, cost-conscious way to see the scheduled coastal, heritage and temple attractions in one trip.
Some evening independence in Pondicherry
After the coach drops the group at the Pondicherry hotel in the evening, travellers may do a little city exploration on their own, subject to their own time and arrangements.
What to know before you choose this tour
Pondicherry is conducted sightseeing
The programme covers the places listed in the KSTDC itinerary. It should not be treated as a relaxed café, nightlife or open-ended Pondicherry holiday.
Paradise Beach activities are your choice
KSTDC takes the group to the beach side and provides allotted time. Any activity undertaken within that time and any related charges are payable directly by the guest.
No shopping time in Kanchipuram
There is no designated silk-shopping time in this conducted itinerary, so travellers should not assume a shopping stop is part of the programme.
Plan for the overnight-coach pattern
The short format makes it possible to cover all three destinations, but two of the three nights are spent travelling by coach.
Departure schedule
Day-by-day itinerary
Manakula Vinayaka Temple & Pondicherry French Quarter
Sri Aurobindo Ashram — Spiritual Community Founded 1926
Rock Beach (Promenade) — Pondicherry's Iconic Seafront Boulevard
Auroville & Auroville — The City of Dawn, International Township
Paradise Beach (Chunnambar) — Secluded Beach by Boat
Mahabalipuram UNESCO — Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas & Arjuna's Penance
Kanchipuram — City of 1,000 Temples, Silk & Ancient Shaiva Shrines
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- 1.KSTDC is not liable for cancellations due to breakdown or events beyond management control. A proportionate refund applies if no alternate arrangement is made.
- 2.For all booking, cancellation or modification queries contact Padaki Travel Desk: +91 97315 56663 / muralidhar@karnatakatravelguide.in.
- 3.Tickets are not transferable to another person.
- 4.Management is not responsible for loss of luggage or personal belongings during the tour.
- 5.Management reserves the right to cancel the trip if fewer than 15 seats are booked. A full refund will be provided in such cases.
- 6.Children above 5 years of age are charged full fare. Children below 5 years are not allotted a separate seat. Valid age proof must be produced at the time of booking.
- 7.Passengers must report 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The bus will not wait for late arrivals under any circumstances.
- 8.Smoking and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited inside the coach throughout the journey.
- 9.Tipping the guide, driver, or any KSTDC staff member is strictly prohibited. All staff are paid by KSTDC.
- 10.Package tariff covers accommodation and transportation only. Food, entry tickets, boat charges, and all personal expenses are borne by the tourist. Senior citizens (60+) are eligible for a 20% discount on transportation. LTC facility is available for State Government, Central Government, and PSU employees.
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Pre-travel tips — Pondicherry must-sees, Auroville visit guidance, Mahabalipuram monument information.
Senior citizen discount automatically applied — just carry age proof on travel day.