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Pondicherry + Arunachalam

French quarters & Shiva's holy hill

2N / 3DSpiritualBeach3 Days

Trip in a paragraph

Begin at Ramana Ashram in Arunachalam, drift through mangroves at Pichavaram, and finish with French cafes in Pondicherry.

Highlights

  • Ramana Maharshi Ashram
  • Arunachaleshwar Temple Aarti
  • Pichavaram mangroves boat ride
  • Auroville
  • Promenade & cafes
  • Mahabalipuram shore temple

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arunachalam

    • Arrival & check-in
    • Lunch at South Indian restaurant
    • Ramana Maharshi Ashram
    • Arunachaleshwar Temple - Aarti
    • Local shopping (optional)
    • Dinner + overnight
  2. Day 2

    Mangroves & Pondicherry

    • Early morning departure
    • Pichavaram mangrove forest
    • Boat ride (self-paid)
    • Drive to Pondicherry
    • Auroville
    • French Colony
    • Pondicherry beaches & cafes
    • Overnight stay
  3. Day 3

    Mahabalipuram & Return

    • Breakfast in Pondicherry
    • Mahabalipuram & beach
    • Lunch en route
    • Drop at base city

What's included

  • Non-AC train tickets
  • 2 nights AC stay
  • Local transport for 3 days
  • Trip organiser
  • Driver charges
  • Toll, taxes & parking

Not included

  • Food
  • Entry tickets
  • Personal expenses

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