Puducherry

Pondicherry

Pondicherry — pastel French Quarter streets meet the Bay of Bengal. We arrange heritage walks, beachfront mornings, and quiet time at Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

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French Consulate, Pondicherry
2 – 6Nights, your choice
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Gallery

Glimpses of Pondicherry

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Signature Experiences

Moments you'll carry home

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Heritage walk through the French Quarter (White Town)

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Sunrise stroll along Promenade Beach

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Visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville

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Three ways to travel Pondicherry

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Itineraries are indicative and can be tailored to your pace, interests and budget.

Good to Know

Inclusions & exclusions

What your journey covers, and what to plan for separately.

What's included

Covered in your package

  • Accommodation as per your chosen itinerary
  • Ground transport as per the itinerary
  • Meals as marked in the plan (Breakfast, Dinner)
  • Sightseeing and experiences listed in the day-by-day plan
  • Planning support from the Viharasetu team before and during your trip

What's not included

Please plan for these separately

  • Flights and train tickets to and from your starting city
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, tips and phone calls
  • Optional activities and anything marked optional in the plan
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs caused by events outside our control, such as weather or road closures

Inclusions and exclusions are indicative. The final list is confirmed in writing in your quote.

Destination Guide

What to see in each stop

Must-visit highlights are marked, so you always know where to begin.

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Famous Temples & Spiritual Sites

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram Must visit
  • Manakula Vinayagar Temple Must visit
  • Matrimandir
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • Immaculate Conception Cathedral
  • Varadaraja Perumal Temple
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Must-Visit Attractions

  • Promenade Beach Must visit
  • Auroville & Matrimandir Must visit
  • French Quarter (White Town)
  • Paradise Beach
  • Serenity Beach
  • Pondicherry Museum
  • Ousteri Lake
Taste of Puducherry

Famous Food

  • French-Creole cuisine Must try
  • Croissants & café culture in White Town
  • Fresh Bay of Bengal seafood
  • Chettinad-style meals
  • Filter coffee
Find the Places

Key places on the map

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  1. 1
    Promenade BeachSeafront walkOpen in Google Maps →
  2. 2
    Sri Aurobindo AshramWhite TownOpen in Google Maps →
  3. 3
    Paradise BeachBoat ride from ChunnambarOpen in Google Maps →
  4. 4
    Serenity BeachQuiet beachOpen in Google Maps →
  5. 5
    Auroville MatrimandirMeditation sphereOpen in Google Maps →

Map positions are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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