India's Most Spectacular Road Trips
Chennai-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry
One of the most scenic road trips in India starts from Chennai to Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry. The highway East Coast Road (ECR) that connects Chennai to Pondicherry is driver's paradise. While travelling this route, you can see a glimpse of sandy beaches on Bay of Bengal, plantation of palm, coconut, beatlenuts on both sides of the road, which adds beauty and adventure to your trip. Enroute, you can visit Cholamandala Artist's Village and the scenic landscape welcomes you before entering in the ruins of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram). While on the way to Mahabalipuram, you can also visit Crocodile Park, Mahabalipuram temple and Mahabalipuram beach. Next on the route is a visit to Pondicherry, where you can enjoy the fusion between French and Tamil. On reaching Pondicherry, you can see the famous Auroville Matri Mandir, beaches and the tranquil beauty of nature. The distance from Chennai to Pondicherry is about 160 km.
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