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Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur Tour Package – 7N / 8D

A 7N / 8D trip: Chennai 2N → Mahabalipuram 1N → Pondicherry 2N → Velankanni 1N → Thanjavur 1N. Pickup from Chennai Airport and drop at Trichy, with private vehicle, hotels and sightseeing planned by Maplura Travel.

7N / 8DFrom ₹15,250 ppPickup: Chennai AirportBest time: Nov–MarCode MT-42-043

Day-wise itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Arrive Chennai Airport – transfer to Chennai · ~45 minMarina beach
  2. Day 2
    Chennai sightseeingKapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, San Thome, Marina; Kanchipuram temples & silk day trip
  3. Day 3
    Chennai → Mahabalipuram · 55 km · ~1.5 hShore Temple sunset
  4. Day 4
    Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry · 100 km · ~2.5 hPromenade beach
  5. Day 5
    Pondicherry sightseeingAuroville & Matrimandir viewing, Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter, Paradise beach (boat extra)
  6. Day 6
    Pondicherry → Velankanni · 170 km · ~4 h via ChidambaramBasilica evening mass
  7. Day 7
    Velankanni → Thanjavur · 90 km · ~2 hBrihadeeswara Temple lights
  8. Day 8
    Thanjavur → Trichy · 60 km · ~1.5 hCheck out after breakfast; drop for onward journey

Hotels (or similar)

StayBudgetStandard2 Star3 Star
ChennaiComfort Park Inn Koyambedu Chennai / Supreme Stay or similarNile Guest House / Sweet Memories stay or similarThe Madras Grand / GREEN TREE HOTEL or similarCitadines OMR Chennai / Harrisons Hotel or similar
MahabalipuramNirvana Boutique Hotel / Hotel Ramakrishna or similarRajalakshmi Guesthouse / Siva Guest House or similarMadras Chronicle Bay Resort & Spa / Meya Beach walk hotel & Restaurant or similarCoral Beach Resort / Hotel Mamallaa Heritage or similar
PondicherrySai Senthoor Paradise / Sri Balaji Villas Pondicherry or similarNew Guest House Sri Aurobindo Ashram / Sea Side Guest House or similarBouvana Residency / Palais de Mahe or similarThe Promenade / Hotel Atithi or similar
VelankanniAnnai in Saravana Bhavan Fine Stay and R / ANNAI OCEAN PARK or similarAK Beach House / Velankanni Vinodth Homestay or similarHotel Seagate / Clinton Park Inn or similarSeagate Church view Resorts / SRI GNANA VEDHA BEACH RESIDENCY or similar
ThanjavurHotel Valli / Hotel Sri Shanmuga or similarMPK VILLA HOME STAY THANJAVUR / Orange Homestay or similarHotel Gnanam / GReaT Trails Riverview Resort Thanjavur or similarHotel Grand Ashok / Sangam Hotel or similar

Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur package price per person

Group sizeVehicleBudgetStandard2 Star3 Star
2 adultsSedan₹19,900₹22,650₹24,550₹32,900
3 adultsSedan₹15,050₹17,600₹19,400₹27,050
4 adultsSUV₹15,250₹17,950₹19,850₹28,200
5 adultsSUV₹13,250₹15,900₹17,700₹25,650
6 adultsInnova Crysta₹13,850₹16,600₹18,450₹26,800
7 adultsTempo Traveller₹15,150₹17,800₹19,650₹27,700
8 adultsTempo Traveller₹14,200₹16,900₹18,800₹27,150

Per person, with breakfast (CP), regular season 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027. Room-only (EP) and breakfast + dinner (MAP) on request. GST 5% extra. Peak dates (Puja–Diwali, 20 Dec – 5 Jan, Holi, long weekends) cost more.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included
  • Hotel stay in the chosen category, twin sharing
  • Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing (driver, fuel, toll, parking)
  • Pickup Chennai Airport · drop Trichy
  • 24×7 Maplura support on tour
Not included
  • Train / air fare, GST 5%
  • Monument entry, safaris, ropeways, boating, pony, local union cabs
  • Lunch, beverages, room heater, tips, personal expenses

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur 7N / 8D package?

It starts at ₹15,250 per person for 4 adults in a budget hotel with breakfast, regular season. With 2 adults it is ₹19,900 per person. Standard, 2 Star and 3 Star hotels and MAP meal plans cost more. GST 5% is extra.

What is the best time to visit?

Best time: Nov–Mar.

Where does the tour start and end?

Pickup: Chennai Airport. Drop: Trichy. We can also arrange train or flight tickets and pickups from Raniganj, Durgapur and Asansol on request.

Can I change the hotels or number of nights?

Yes. Every Maplura package can be customised – nights, hotel category, meal plan and vehicle. Send your dates on WhatsApp and we will share a quote with a unique itinerary code.

What is the child policy?

0–2 years free, 2–4 years only government charges, 4–8 years half of the adult cost, above 8 years full cost.

Other durations of this tour

Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry 2N / 3D · ₹5,350Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry 3N / 4D · ₹7,550Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry 4N / 5D · ₹9,600Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry 5N / 6D · ₹11,600Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Thanjavur 6N / 7D · ₹13,400Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur 8N / 9D · ₹16,150Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur 9N / 10D · ₹17,250Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Velankanni – Thanjavur 10N / 11D · ₹18,150