Pondicherry City 2 Days Sightseeing Tour from Chennai City
Chennai
1 Nights/2 Days
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Trip Overview
A tour to Pondicherry from Chennai offers a delightful blend of French colonial architecture, serene beaches, and a rich cultural heritage. Located about 160 kilometers away, Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, allows visitors to explore attractions like Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, and Promenade Beach and enjoy French-inspired cuisine and shopping in vibrant markets
Highlights
- While in Pondicherry, visit the famous tourist attractions like Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, and Pondicherry Beach.
- Also visit Manakula Vinayagar temple, Chunnambar boathouse, and the botanical garden.
- Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off facility.
- Experience a comfortable journey in your private car.
Detailed overview
- Pondicherry, now known as Puducherry, is a coastal town with a unique blend of French colonial heritage and Tamil culture. It is famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture, especially in the White Town area, where you can find charming streets, colorful buildings, and quaint cafes. Visitors can explore the serene Aurobindo Ashram, which promotes spiritual growth, and nearby Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to unity and sustainability. The town also offers picturesque beaches like Promenade Beach and Paradise Beach, where one can relax and enjoy the seaside ambiance.
Pondicherry City: A 2-Day Sightseeing Tour from Chennai City
Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai to Pondicherry
- Start your journey early in the morning to make the most of your day.
- The distance between Chennai and Pondicherry is approximately 160 kilometers, and the drive takes around 3–4 hours.
- Visit Auroville, an experimental township known for its spiritual community and the Matrimandir.
- Spend some time exploring the Matrimandir and its beautiful surroundings.
- Enjoy lunch at one of the cafes in Auroville, offering a variety of cuisines.
- Head to Paradise Beach, a serene and clean beach where you can relax and unwind.
- You can reach Paradise Beach by taking a ferry from Chunnambar Boat House.
- Visit the White Town area, known for its French colonial architecture.
- Take a stroll along Promenade Beach and enjoy the sea breeze.
- Explore the French Quarter's charming streets, boutique shops, and cafes.
- Have dinner at one of the French or local restaurants in White Town.
Day 2: Pondicherry to Chennai
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community founded by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.
- Spend some peaceful time in the ashram's meditation hall
- Explore the local markets for handmade products, clothing, and souvenirs.
- You can also visit Bharathi Park for a leisurely walk.
- Enjoy a traditional South Indian lunch at a local restaurant.
- If time permits, you can visit Chunnambar Boat House for a boat ride or relax by the backwaters.
- Start your journey back to Chennai
Please note
- This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
- This is an outstation tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for the local Chennai city tour.
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Basic Details
Start Point
Chennai
Finish Point
Chennai
Start time
6:00 am
7:00 am
8:00 am
Category
Trip Code
O2097A3797
Inclusions
- All transportation is done in a private Air-conditioned sedan or SUV
- Pickup and drop-off in Chennai city limits
- Driver and Fuel charges
- Drivers meals & accommodations
- 600 km of usage (Extra-kilometer charges will be applicable after the limit; please refer to the Important Information Section for details.)
Exclusions
- Monument entrance fees or tickets
- Personal expenses
- Any meals
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
- Any toll and parking fees
- Interstate taxes
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Important Information
- This is not a guided tour.
- The driver will know the local language; an English-speaking driver can be requested during the booking in the "Special Request" section, though the same cannot be promised.
- The guests may choose to skip or add any new attractions to the destination of the tour.
- Pick-up and drop-off have to be in the same location
- Sedans (4-seater) models provided are Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios or similar.
- The SUV (6-seater) models provided are Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga or similar.
- Night charge of Rs.300 is applicable if the cab service is used between 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
- The tour has a kilometre limit of 600 kilometres.
- After 600 kilometres, additional per kilometre charge will be applicable (to be paid directly to the driver)
- For Sedan (4-seater) - Rs. 13 per km (additional kilometre charge)
- For SUV (6-seater) - Rs. 18 per km (additional kilometre charge)
Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Chennai Hotel or Residence
- The local person's contact details will be shared in the booking confirmation voucher which is sent via email
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