Pondicherry & Velankanni – 3 Nights / 4 Days Ex : Chennai

Day 1: Chennai Pickup → Pondicherry | Promenade Beach & French Colony | Overnight Stay

Your journey begins with a smooth pickup from Chennai and a scenic drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Start your sightseeing with a walk along the iconic Rock Beach (Promenade Beach), followed by exploring the charming French Quarter, known for colourful colonial buildings, quiet lanes, and cafés.
Enjoy the calm seaside atmosphere before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 2: Pondicherry Full-Day Sightseeing | Auroville & Churches | Overnight Stay

After breakfast, visit the spiritual township of Auroville and admire the golden Matrimandir Viewpoint. Continue to the famous Aurobindo Ashram, a peaceful meditation centre.
Explore Pondicherry’s heritage sites including:

• Notre Dame des Anges Church

• Immaculate Conception Cathedral

• Bharathi Park

• Botanical Garden

In the evening, relax at Serenity Beach or enjoy café hopping in White Town. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 3: Pondicherry → Velankanni | Basilica Visit | Overnight Stay

Check out after breakfast and drive towards Velankanni, one of India’s most important Christian pilgrimage destinations. Visit the world-famous Velankanni Church (Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health), known for its miraculous history and serene architecture. Offer prayers, visit the main shrine, museum, and surrounding holy sites.
Enjoy the peaceful seaside in the evening. Overnight stay in Velankanni.

Day 4: Velankanni → Chennai Drop | Tour Ends

After breakfast, visit the church one last time for blessings and begin your return journey to Chennai.
Arrive by evening with divine memories of Velankanni and the coastal beauty of Pondicherry.

• Inclusions

  • Accommodation as mention in hotel grids 
  • Meals as per the Plan (refer in hotel details)
  • All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle (AC will not work on hilly area)
  • · All toll taxes, parking fees and driver’s allowances
  • All applicable taxes

   

  Exclusions

  • All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
    Airfare or train / bus tickets
  • Entrance fees at all monuments and museums mentioned in the itinerary
    · Anything not mentioned under ‘Inclusions’
  • Tips, laundry and phone calls
  • Services of the vehicle on leisure days for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
  • All alcoholic/aerated beverages, mineral water and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Medical and travel insurance

  Visa Fee
  Early Check-in/Late Check-out

  Force Majeure Events (cost due to natural disasters, strikes, or other unforeseen events)

• Booking Policy30 days or more prior to the departure (tour starting date): 25% of the Land package cost29 to 19 days prior to the departure: 50% of the package cost

  19 days prior to the departure: 100% of the package cost
  This is in addition to the tour deposit
  i) Balance amount is payable within 24 hours of receiving final tour confirmation
  ii) Important to be aware that the booking deposit is non – refundable
  Final handover of hotel vouchers / Air tickets will be done only upon receiving full and final payment.
  For payments made through cheques documents will only be dispatched after the cheque clearance.
  Remarks : Balance payment should have credited as per given dates and above grid.
  Cancellation Policy

  In case of cancellation of holiday, the cancellation request must be informed to us via email. As per the booking conditions of holiday packages, we will be constrained to levy the following cancellation charges:

  30 days or more prior to the departure: 25% of the package cost

  29 to 19 days prior to the departure: 50% of the package cost

  19 to 01 days prior to the departure: 100% of the package cost

  **The cancellation charges are based on the above mentioned grid or the deposit amount whichever is higher

• If you Cancel your Holiday
  You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below: Cancellation charges per person
  Minimum deposit amount is non-refundable.If we change or cancel your holiday.We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. o Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. o We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you. If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (e.g. bad weather):We shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour hasn’t already commenced. o If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged to you on a pro-rata basis depending on the portion of the tour utilized by you. o In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited to refunding to you the price we charged as tour fees (Depending on refund from suppliers/hotels).

  Other Important points for changes in booking

  If you want to change your holiday plan After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.

  If there is any refund which is approved by us will be credited in your account 01 to 28 days after approval.

  Guest Conduct and Termination of Services

  • Travelotouch is committed to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all guests, staff, drivers, and service providers. Any guest engaging in the following behaviours will result in immediate termination of all services, with no refund applicable:
    • Verbal or physical abuse, harassment, or threatening behavior toward staff, drivers, or other guests.
    • Disruptive or inappropriate conduct that impacts the safety or experience of others.
    • Any illegal activities, including but not limited to possession or use of prohibited substances, vandalism, or violation of local laws.
    • Non-compliance with tour guidelines or instructions provided by Travelotouch representatives.
  • In such cases, Travelotouch reserves the right to end services on the spot, and the guest will be responsible for any additional costs (e.g., transportation or accommodation) incurred due to termination. No refunds will be issued for unused services, and the guest will remain liable for any damages caused.
  • Note: Incidents will be documented, and authorities may be involved if illegal activities are suspected. Contact support@travelotouch.com for concerns or to report issues.

  If you have a complaint

  If you face any problem during your holiday, please inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or call and email our representative immediately (email for feedback and complaints: support@travelotouch.com) who will endeavour to set things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, with your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who are at no time under our control or supervision.

  Holiday Vouchers Delivery:

  For fixed departure: We release the holiday vouchers 03 days prior to departure date.

  For Standard holiday (FIT) plan we release the holiday vouchers within 24 to 48 hours after receiving complete payment.

  If payment made through cheque the vouchers will be issued within 24 hours to 48 hours after amount credited in our account.
  Driver detail will be shared 24 hours before starting the travel.