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The Shore Temple at Mamallapuram

Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry coastal tour

Two days along the Tamil Nadu coast: the Pallava monuments of Mahabalipuram, then Puducherry's French Quarter and Auroville.

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₹15 per kmSedan, 4 + driver. 130 km minimum one way, plus driver bata. Tolls and permits extra at actual.

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Duration
2 days
Starts in
Chennai
Stops
4
Cities
2
Vehicles
Sedan, Ertiga, Innova and Innova Crysta

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  • 4 cars to choose

    Sedan, Ertiga, Innova, Crysta

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    Any pair, both directions

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Suggested itinerary

Stops and timings can be adjusted. Your final plan is agreed when we confirm your trip.

  1. Day 1

    Mahabalipuram

    Leave Chennai in the morning and spend a few hours among the rock-cut monuments by the sea.

    • The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram was built under the Pallava dynasty and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.[3]
    • Highlights include the Shore Temple, the Five Rathas and the Descent of the Ganges, also called Arjuna's Penance.[3]

    Arrive in Puducherry

    Continue down the coast to Puducherry for the evening.

    • The East Coast Road connects Chennai with Puducherry.[4]

  2. Day 2

    Puducherry French Quarter

    A morning walk through the old colonial streets near the seafront.

    • Puducherry was laid out as a French settlement from 1674, with a canal separating the French Quarter from the Indian Quarter.[5]

    Auroville and return to Chennai

    Visit Auroville before the drive back to Chennai.

    • Auroville is an experimental township founded in 1968, with the Matrimandir at its centre.[6]

What the package covers

Inclusions, timings and the fare are confirmed in your quote. A tour request is not a booking until we have confirmed it with you.

Available with: Sedan, Ertiga, Innova and Innova Crysta.

Good to know

  • Let us know if your trip needs overnight stays. What is included is confirmed with your quote.
  • If you are staying on in Puducherry, tell us and we will plan the trip as one way.

Cities on this tour

Taxis for this tour

Sources

Last reviewed 3 October 2026.

  1. Service coverage confirmed by TravellerTaxi. Confirmed 3 October 2026.
  2. Tour itineraries approved by TravellerTaxi. Confirmed 3 October 2026.
  3. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Wikipedia. Accessed 3 October 2026.
  4. East Coast Road, Wikipedia. Accessed 3 October 2026.
  5. Pondicherry, Wikipedia. Accessed 3 October 2026.
  6. Auroville, Wikipedia. Accessed 3 October 2026.

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Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry coastal tour FAQs

How much does the Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry coastal tour cost?

Your fare is confirmed in your quote. As a guide, 2 days of day rental costs ₹8,000 by Sedan, ₹11,200 by Ertiga, ₹11,200 by Innova and ₹12,700 by Innova Crysta, with 250 km a day included, plus driver bata. Tolls, parking and interstate permits are extra at the actual amount, only when they apply.

How many days is the Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry coastal tour?

2 days, with 4 stops. It can be shortened or extended.

Can I start from a different city?

Yes. Tell us your starting point and we will adjust the plan and the fare.

Which car should I choose?

Sedan seats 4 + driver; Ertiga seats 6 + driver; Innova seats 6 + driver; Innova Crysta seats 7 + driver.

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Updated

  • Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Puducherry coastal tour: a 2-day trip with a car and driver, with 4 stops, covering Chennai and Puducherry.

  • As a guide, 2 days of day rental costs ₹8,000 by Sedan, ₹11,200 by Ertiga, ₹11,200 by Innova and ₹12,700 by Innova Crysta, with 250 km a day included, plus driver bata; your tour fare is confirmed in your quote.

  • Stops, timings and the number of days can all be adjusted.

  • Book on WhatsApp or call +91 97895 30260; we reply with the car and the total fare, and nothing is booked or paid until you accept.