Distance : 96 km
Estimated Time : 2 hours
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry is very popular route among tourists looking for fun-filled vacations away from husting & bustling of the city. Pondicherry is a small city but provide a true blend of architecture, culture and history.
"Pondicherry: A corner of India that is forever France"
Pondicherry or Puducherry or Pondy, is also known as 'The French Riviera of the East' as it was a former French colony and has retained all of its old-world French charms, and despite being miles away from France, the city comes close to giving you a very authentic feel of the French culture and allure. That's the reason the opening scenes of the famous movie 'Life of Pi' are set in the Pondicherry of the hero's early life. The cool beaches, a peaceful small city life, yoga, meditation, cultre, french architecture and history, Pondicherry has a lot to offer.
Taxi from Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry is readily available at CabBazar.
Best time to Visit
Pondicherry has different charms in different seasons, the best time to visit Pondicherry is during the winter season. It is recommended to avoid going to Pondicherry in summer season as its very hot.
The winter season is from October to February in Pondicherry. The weather is generally and perfect for sightseeing, beach fun and water sports.
The monsoon season is from July to September when Pondicherry receives heavy to light rainfall. it is a good time to visit the city during the month of August as Sri Aurobindo’s birthday celebrations are held when the city is at its vibrant best.
The summer season is from March to June. It is the hottest season in Pondicherry. However, the crowds are less, making it a good time to enjoy a peaceful vacation in this little town.
Route Information
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry by car is well connected through East Coast Road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry distance is 96 Km and is 2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are;
Auro Beach
Auroville - Auroville Beach, Auroville Botanical Gardens, Eden Beach Cottage, Beach Hut Resort
Sri Karaneswar Nataraja Temple
Kalapet - Sai Baba Temple, Pondicherry University Beach
Kaliveli Lake
Mudaliyarkuppam Boat House
Kalpakkam - Kalpakkam Beach, Sadras Dutch Fort, Sri Premika Vittal temple
Thirukkalikundram - Famous for its ancient Shiva Temple and a hill called Vedagiri.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary - Being the oldest Bird Sanctuary in the Country is famous among tourist.
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Paradise Beach or Plage Paradiso
Auroville Ashram
Water Sports
Scuba Diving
Arikamedu - ancient Indo-Roman trade center
Pondicherry Museum
Auroville City or Universal Town
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
