Day 1: Start journey around 10 PM from Bangalore The rich cultural style, elegant temples, magnificent arts, tasteful cuisines, and their old language makes Tamilnadu’s rich history still sustaining. All these are been practicing from the past years and the efforts of Tamil people made everything possible. In this lovely state, Mahabalipuram and nearby Pondicherry are the best places representing ancient beauty and traditions. If you are so excited to roam around these destinations, this 3 days Mahabalipuram Pondicherry Tour from Bangalore is the perfect choice. With this package, you will first visit India’s famous sacred city, Mahabalipuram. It is home to nearly 1000 temples and also distinguished as it is the prehistoric capital of Pallavas. Here the temples and magnificent ancient attractions make your tour unforgettable. Later, you visit Pondicherry, which is another beautiful city to explore. Hire Cabs / Cars / Tempo Traveler / Mini Bus / Bus from Tejas Tours and Travels for the comfortable tour.

Day 2: Shore Temple, was built in the 7th century CE by Pallavas during the reign of Narasimhavarman. It is one of the oldest temples in South India built in the Dravidian style and depicts the royal taste of the Pallava dynasty. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'. This temple has three shrines where two of which are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Shore Temple is located at the shore of Bay of Bengal which offers a spectacular view of the never-ending ocean.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 2: Arjuna's Penance, a part of monuments at Mahabalipuram, Arjuna's Penance along with Descent of Ganges is one of the top heritage sites in Tamil Nadu. With inscriptions and carvings of the scenes from the Hindu Mythology, Mahabharata and Ramayana, it is one of the largest bas-reliefs works in the world.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 2: Krishna's Butter Ball, is a huge boulder near the Ganesha Ratha. It rests precariously on a narrow rock base. Legend has it that several Pallava Kings attempted to move it, but all the kings and their elephants could not shift the boulder even by an inch.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 2: Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots) the five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the Pandavas (Arjuna, Bhima, Yudhishtra, Nakula and Sahadeva) and Draupadi. It has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'. Each temple is a monolith, carved whole from a rock outcropping of pink granite.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 2: Mandapams / Caves, there are 14 rock-cut Caves and Mandapams in and around Mamallapuram. Mythological scenes are depicted on these architectures. These caves have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram'.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 2: Mamallapuram Beach, the golden sandy Mamallapuram Beach is a serene beach situated near the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is identified as the one of the most pristine beaches in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places during your Mahabalipuram tour. This charming beach is one of the perfect places in India for sunbath, and thus, lures a larger chunk of tourists both domestic as well as overseas.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM.

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Day 3: Trip Plan Tentative Schedule: 8 AM: Reach to Manakula Vinayagar Temple | 10 AM: Reach to Matrimandir, Auroville | 12 AM: Reach to Chunnambar Boat House | 2 PM: Lunch Break | 3 PM: Reach to Paradise Beach | 10 PM: Reach Bangalore.

Manakula Vinayagar Temple, was in existence before the French came and settled in Pondicherry and the idol of Lord Ganesha is locally known as Vellakkaran Pillai. The idol of the Lord Ganesha stands here beautifully, facing towards east, along with his consorts Buddhi and Siddhi. The idol rests on a golden chariot. The use of teak wood and gold racks gives an exquisite look to the chariot. Around 7.5 kilograms gold was used in the making of the chariot. Every year during Dussehra, this chariot is carried out for procession.

Temple Timings: 5.45 AM to 12.30 PM and 4 PM to 9.30 PM.

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Matrimandir (Auroville), an important architectural landmark in the region surrounding Pondicherry, this golden meditation temple is located right in the middle of Auroville and acts as a de facto centre of the entire town. While entry into the golf ball-shaped Matrimandir is open only to Aurovillians, visitors who register a day in advance can go to the viewing point near the structure.

Timing for issue of passes: Weekdays: 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM and 1.45 PM to 4 PM.

Sundays: 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. Rent Bus from Tejas Tours and Travels for the market best price.

Chunnambar Boat House, is ideal for boating and also a great picnic spot. The backwater houses a nice resort managed by the Pondicherry Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (PTTDC), known as Chunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort. The boating options include motor boats, speed boats, sail boats, rowed boats, water scooters, paddled boats and pedaled boats. Accommodation facility is available on tree top houses.

Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM. Ferry to Paradise Beach: 9 AM to 4 PM.

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The Paradise Beach, is situated close to Cuddalore main road and it houses the famous Chunnambar resort. The beach is extremely attractive as the sands are very clean and the water is crystal clear. Visitors have to cross the Chunnambar backwaters by boat to reach Paradise Beach. The beach has shelters and palm trees for shade and protection from the sun and rain. This beach is famed for its lovely sunbathing options and resting under the cool breeze of palm trees.

Boat Timings to Beach: 9 AM - 4 PM.

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Reach Bangalore by 10 PM