Visit the highlights of both Pondicherry and Auroville on this easy private day trip from Chennai. Avoid the hassle of catching slow, uncomfortable buses in the hot South Indian climate. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and save your energy for the impressive places you’ll visit, including temples, churches, the seaside promenade at Pondicherry, and the ashram at the experimental city of Auroville.
Valluvar Kottam is a temple chariot like-monument in Chennai, built to honour the renowned classical Tamil poet and saint, Thiruvalluvar. This intricately designed monument was built by Kalaignar M.Karunanidhi during the 1970s to honour the contributions of Thiruvalluvar. A popular Tamil poet and philosopher, he has been attributed with the creation of Thirukkurals which are hailed as one of the greatest works of Tamil literature. Valluvar Kottam is known for its great architecture, built with innovative layouts and well-thought execution. The sublime beauty of Valluvar Kottam is best experienced during the morning hours when the city is just waking up to the day, or you can make a visit to this destination during the evening hours when the sun is just setting over the horizon.
Running for about 13 km, Marina Beach is the heart beat of the city, best known for its sweeping waves, refreshing breeze, attractive promenade and friendly community ambience.
A calm coastal town renowned for its stunning backwaters, Muttukkadu in ECR is a haven for nature lovers. Located near Covelong (Kovalam) beach the lake at Muthukkadu is a treasure trove featuring a diverse array of flora and fauna. The boat house at Muthukkadu is famous among water sports lovers for providing a wide range of activities like waterskiing, windsurfing, and kayaking. Beyond its tranquil beauty, the coastal town also features popular attractions like MGM Dizzee World Amusement Park next to MGM Beach Resorts making it an apt destination for day outings nearby Chennai.