Pondicherry
Pondicherry — French Quarter & Auroville
A restored heritage house in White Town, a walking tour of the mustard-yellow streets, cycling out to Auroville and the Matrimandir, and an afternoon at the beach.
Highlights
- French Quarter (White Town) heritage walk
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Promenade at dusk
- Auroville and the Matrimandir gardens
- A day at Paradise or Serenity beach
Day by day
- 1
Arrive Pondicherry
Transfer from Chennai (approx. 3.5 hrs). Check in to a heritage house in White Town; evening walk along the seafront Promenade and dinner in a colonial courtyard.
- 2
White Town and Auroville
A morning heritage walk through the French and Tamil quarters, the Aurobindo Ashram and the Basilica. In the afternoon, cycle or drive to Auroville for the visitor centre and a Matrimandir viewing.
- 3
Beach day
A boat or road trip to Paradise beach, or the quieter Serenity and Auroville beaches, with time for a café lunch and the boutiques of Rue Suffren.
- 4
Depart
A final French-bakery breakfast, then transfer back to Chennai.
What's included
- 3 nights heritage house / boutique hotel with breakfast
- Private car with driver for transfers and sightseeing
- Guided French Quarter heritage walk
- Auroville visit with Matrimandir viewing arrangement
Not included
- Flights or train fare
- Cycle hire, boat tickets and entry fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
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