Pondicherry, India
Pondicherry
French Quarter & Auroville
- Duration
- 3D / 2N3 days · 2 nights
- Starts from
- Chennai
- Trip type
- Culture
Cycle the yellow lanes of White Town, sunrise on the Promenade and a morning at Auroville.
- Culture
- Waves
- Urban
Dates
- 27–29 Nov 20263 days₹6,999
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- 25–27 Dec 20263 days₹6,999
- 29–31 Jan 20273 days₹7,499
Prices are per person.
The trip
A slow weekend on the Bay of Bengal. Heritage stay in White Town, a cycling tour of the French and Tamil quarters, sunrise on the Promenade, Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point, Paradise beach and plenty of cafés.
Highlights
Day 1 · 6:00 PMPromenade walk
Day 2 · 7:30 AMCycling heritage tour
Day 2 · 2:00 PMAuroville
Day 3 · 9:00 AMParadise beach
- Heritage stay in White Town
- Cycling tour of the French Quarter
- Auroville & Matrimandir
- Paradise beach boat ride
Day by day
East Coast Road to Pondy
Drive down the ECR with a stop at Mahabalipuram, White Town check-in, Promenade evening.
- 6:00 AMPickup in ChennaiECR drive.
- 8:30 AMMahabalipuram shore templeBreakfast stop.
- 1:00 PMHeritage stay check-inIn White Town.
- 6:00 PMPromenade walk (a highlight)Rock beach at dusk.
Cycles & Auroville
Morning cycle tour, afternoon at Auroville.
- 6:00 AMSunrise on the PromenadeCoffee by the sea.
- 7:30 AMCycling heritage tour (a highlight)French and Tamil quarters.
- 2:00 PMAuroville (a highlight)Visitor centre + Matrimandir viewing point.
- 8:00 PMCafé dinnerCreole food.
Paradise beach & return
Boat to Paradise beach, drive back to Chennai.
- 9:00 AMParadise beach (a highlight)Boat from Chunnambar.
- 3:00 PMDrive to ChennaiReach by 19:00.
What’s included
6 items · stay, meals, transport, guides
Stay, 1 item
- 2 nights heritage villa
Meals, 1 item
- 6 meals as per itinerary
Getting around, 2 items
- Bicycles for the heritage tour
- AC cab from Chennai
Guides & activities, 2 items
- Heritage walk guide
- Paradise beach boat
Not included, 4 items
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- Matrimandir inner chamber (needs separate booking)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and shopping
Questions about this trip
Can I join solo?
Yes — most of our travellers come solo. You will share rooms with same-gender travellers.
What should I pack?
Comfortable shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, a reusable bottle and your ID. A detailed list is shared after booking.
Where does the trip start?
Pickup points are listed on this page; the first pickup is Koyambedu Bus Stand, Chennai.
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