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Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Pondicherry, India
$416
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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
Highlights :
• Boat ride through the Mangrove Forests of Pichavaram
• Over 200 species of birds
• Visit to the world famous Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram
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1-8 Travelers (with Lunch)
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Price per person for 1-8 travelers
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Local English speaking guide
- Lunch (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Gratuities
- Food or drink, unless specified
Meeting point
Pondicherry
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
Pondicherry
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Pichavaram Mangrove ForestYou 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.
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Nataraja Temple - ChidambaramAfter 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 (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to Pondicherry and dropped off at your hotel
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Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Pondicherry, India
$416
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!