Duration
03 Nights / 04 Days
Travel Style
Private Car & Guide
Customization
100% Flexible
Rating
4.8 (34 Reviews)
Tour Overview
Discover India's French capital, Pondicherry, on this elegant 4-day private getaway. Stroll along French-style avenues, relax on sandy beaches, take a boat trip to Chunnambar island, spot birds at Ousteri Lake, and explore Sri Aurobindo's spiritual township Auroville alongside its iconic golden Matrimandir temple.
Highlights
Discover the French Quarter heritage buildings, cafes, and war memorials of Pondicherry.
Enjoy boating and optional underwater diving at Chunnambar Boat Island.
Witness a stunning sunrise over the Bay of Bengal from Promenade Beach.
Visit Ousteri Lake for birdwatching and Auroville's Matrimandir.
Itinerary
Arrive in Chennai - Pondicherry
Our representative will meet you at Chennai International Airport and drive you to Pondicherry (Puducherry). This serene coastal town is surrounded by beaches, backwaters, French heritage buildings, memorials, and temples. Settle into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Enquire NowPondicherry Sightseeing
After breakfast, begin your guided tour of Pondicherry. Explore the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the French War Memorial, the Botanical Garden, and the Chunnambar Boat House near the Ariyankuppam River. Later, visit the Eglise de Sacre Coeur de Jesus, a masterpiece of gothic architecture featuring spires and stained-glass windows. Relax on the beaches in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Auroville City Tour
After breakfast, visit the experimental international township of Auroville, established in 1968 by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Visit Matrimandir, the golden spherical temple at the center of Auroville symbolizing human unity. In the evening, relax on the beach or take part in local water adventure activities. Dinner and overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Enquire NowPondicherry - Chennai Departure
After an early breakfast, check out and drive back to Chennai. You will be transferred to Chennai International Airport or railway station for your departure back home. ***Tour Ends***
Enquire NowInclusions
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category (Single/Double/Triple occupancy)
- Daily breakfast at the hotels
- Entrance fees for monuments and Auroville visitor center
- Boating at Chunnambar Boat House
- Private transportation throughout the trip in dedicated vehicle
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
- Assistance upon arrival and departure
- Current Government Taxes
Exclusions
- International/Domestic flight airfares
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, travel insurance, laundry, and phone calls
- Any services which are not mentioned in package inclusions