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Mangrove Forest
Pondichery
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch

Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch

By SITA World Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$640 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

On this day trip from Pondicherry, explore the wide expanse of mangrove forests in the village of Pichavaram. Take a boat ride through the mangroves and discover several of the 200 species of birds that call it home. Next visit a 10th century Hindu temple in the neighbouring town of Chidambaram. The temple is dedicated to God Nataraja, the dancing incarnation of God Shiva.

Highlights :
• Boat ride through the  Mangrove Forests of Pichavaram
• Over 200 species of birds
• Visit to the world famous Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram

Activity location

  • Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
    • Uppanaru River, Pichavaram
    • Chidambaram, India, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pondicherry
    • Pondicherry, India, India

Check availability

1-8 Travellers (with Lunch)
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Price per person for 1-8 travellers
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$639.89 x 1 AdultAU$639.89
Total
Price is AU$639.89
Until Tue, 26 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included02 bottles of mineral water per person
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch (drink excluded)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood or drink, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sun cream and hats are highly recommended
  • Temple visit timings are 06:00 a.m. to 12 :00 Noon in the morning and 05:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the evening.

Activity itinerary

Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the village of Pichavaram that is situated at a distance of 40 miles from Pondicherry. Upon reaching Pichavaram, you will be taken for a boat ride on the waters of the  mangrove forest that join the Bay of Bengal. There are around 20 different varieties of trees in the mangrove forest. The forest is spread over a diverse range of habitats - channels, creeks, gullies, mud flats and sand flats - and is home to over 200 species of birds. Among the birds seen here are Snipes, Cormorants, Egrets, Storks, Herons, Spoonbills and Pelicans. Many varieties of seaweed, fish, prawns, crabs, oysters, turtles, and otters can also to be seen here.
Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
  • 2h
After the tour of the mangrove forest, drive over to the town of Chidambaram, an half an hour’s drive away. Once in Chidambaram, visit the ancient 10th century Nataraja Temple, one of the few temples in India where God Shiva is worshipped in his dancing form called Nataraja. The huge temple complex is spread over 50 acres and has shrines dedicated to a few more Gods as well, among them are Devi, Vishnu, Surya, Ganesha and Nandi. Next enjoy lunch (drink excluded) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Pondicherry and dropped off at your hotel

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPichavaram Mangrove Forest
    • Uppanaru River, Pichavaram
    • Chidambaram, India, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPondicherry
    • Pondicherry, India, India

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