2 Day Royal Enfield Motorcycle tour from Chennai to Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram
Overview
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2 days
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We ride along coast on Royal Enfield Classic Motorcycle to explore World Heritage site of rock cut monuments in Mahabalipuram and French heritage at Pondicherry.
An escort rider ensures ease of navigation through the traffic.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Pondicherry the French Settelement
Accommodations
Overnight in Pondicherry
A 160 KM ride will take us from Chennai to Pondicherry
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
A 3.5 hour ride will bring us to Pondicherry. Sri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry. The tour of Pondicherry begins with a visit to his memorial at the Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. The memorial also has a section on Sri Aurobindo’s famous disciple Mirra Alfassa. It is the perfect place for meditation.
A French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. This heritage walk will help you appreciate the French connection with Pondicherry.
We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper in the next leg of this tour of Pondicherry. Sri Aurobindo Paper Factory started 50 years ago and makes paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. In this visit guests will experience how the paper is produced from cotton rags and then processed with techniques like silk screen printing and marbling.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Basilica of sacred heart of Jesus is an architectural wonder as well as a sacred pilgrimage point for Christians in Pondicherry. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
We will also visit Immaculate Conception Cathedral. It is an imposing structure and serves as the cathedral mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore.
Seaside Promenade
A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.
Auroville & World Heritage site of Mahabalipuram
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Auroville
We travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens. Guests will also get to see the various ways in which its citizens practice sustainable way of life
Monuments at Mahabalipuram
We ride 95 KM from Auroville to Mahabalipuram.
Pancha Rathas
Panch Rathas, or the 5 chariots is our first destination. These are rock cut monolith temples structures dedicated to Draupadi and the 5 Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata.
Arjuna's Penance
We visit Arjuna’s Penance, a 100 feet x 45 feet bas relief where an entire masterpiece from the Mahabharata epic has been carved.
Krishna's Butter Ball
The next halt is at Krishna’s Butterball, a curious sight of a 5 meters diameter ball shaped boulder which is perched precariously on a slope and seems to defy Newton’s laws of gravity!
Shore Temple
The magnificent Shore temple beckons us. This 8th century structural temple is made of granite and served as a beacon for sea farers of the time.
Chennai Citi Center
We ride 70 KM from Mahabalipuram to Chennai
Options
1rider+1pillion twin sharing
1 night on double occupancy Entrance charges Breakfast Royal Enfield Motorcycle Escort Rider Pickup included
1 rider on single occupancy
Hotel on single occupancy Entrance charges Breakfast Royal Enfield Motorcycle Escort Rider Pickup included
2 riders on double occupancy
2 nights on double occupancy Entrance charges Breakfast Royal Enfield Motorcycle Escort rider Pickup included
What‘s Included
Royal Enfield Motorcycle
Helmet
Breakfast
Escort rider
Entrance charges
Lunch & Dinner
Personal & Accident Insurance for travellers
Guards, Jacket and Gloves
Pickup points
Park Hyatt Chennai
39 Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan Chennai (Madras) India
Taj Coromandel Chennai
37, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Nungambakkam Chennai (Madras) India
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
#63 Mount Road, Guindy Chennai (Madras) India
Taj Club House
No. 2, Club House Road, Express Estate Chennai (Madras) India
The Leela Palace Chennai
Leela Palace Rd, Adyar Sea Face, MRC Nagar Chennai (Madras) India
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seamless last-minute Chennai–Pondicherry ride with 5 Senses (and Ganesh) — 5/5
tyagabhushanp,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this bike trip at the last minute, and 5 Senses still made it happen—smoothly and professionally. Over two days from Chennai to Pondicherry with a stop at Mahabalipuram, Ganesh was more than a guide; he genuinely felt like a brother on the road. I felt 100% safe and secure the entire time. He set a comfortable pace, kept me riding safely behind him, and checked in often. Beyond the logistics, the experience was fun and personal. Ganesh’s calm, friendly presence made the trip feel effortless. Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry are best set for starting out rider with some great stops absolute must-see stops on this route, and exploring them with someone so attentive made all the difference. Whether you’re an Indian rider or visiting from abroad, if you value safety, reliability, and warm hospitality—book with 5 Senses and ask for Ganesh. Highly recommended.
Tour of Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram on a Royal Enfield motorcycle
Maradime1981,Aug 18, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I found out a new and fun way of visiting Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram by Motorcycle! It was an awsome experience. Vijay was our guide and escort rider. He had tons of patience and ensured we has no difficulty in keeping up with him. The ride along the beach was memorable. The bikes were in great condition and we got helmet as well from the company. Stay and food was all pre arranged and everything was perfect. The attention to detail of 5 Senses Motorcycle Tours was laudable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves motorcycles
Mahabalipuram Ride
fabrahul,Aug 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this awesome motorcycle tour to pondicherry and mahabalipuram. The arrangements were immaculate and vijay was a fantastic guide and host. He escorted us so deftly out of the city traffic that it was a breeze after that on the scenic east coast road. We had fantastic local guide at mahabalipuram who explained to us the sculptures in great detail. The food was fantastic. And overal a memorable tour on a Royal Enfield. I will cherish this memory for a long time
motorcycle tour to mahabalipuram and pondicherry
pankajb937,Aug 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was i intrigued by the motorcycle tour option to pondicherry and mahabalipuram on Royal Enfield. So i decided to try this and what a great weekend it turned out to be. It was a scenic route along thw coast from Chennai and vijay ensured he escorted us away from city traffic. All arrangements were great. I particularly enjoyed the idea of riding a Bullet to pondicherry. The culture walk as well as the stay and food were all fantastic. I think this is a great way to travel and would encourage motorcycle riders to try this.
mahabalipuram and pondicherry on a Royal Enfield.
siraj65,Aug 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best tours i have ever done in India. Vijay had organised a Royal Enfleld 500 cc in great condition and we rode to mahabalipuram and pondicherry. Vijay was a safe rider and escorted us very efficiently. The stops were planned well. The food and tours were fantastic with a lot of cultural and historical nuggets. The ride along the east coast was simply incredible and i will definitely do few more of these motorcycle tours while am in Chennai!
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