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Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch

5.02 reviews
Pondicherry
by Viator
Duration8 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageEnglish

The Experience

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.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    5.0(2 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹24,665

    Includes: 02 bottles of mineral water per person · Lunch (beverage excluded) · Local English speaking guide · +2 more

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Food & Drink

Food

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Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Pondicherry, India
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End point
Pondicherry
Pondicherry, India

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries Not recommended for pregnant travelers Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Adult pricing applies to all travelers. 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, sunscreen 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.