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Domestic Tours, South
The calm and colourful Union Territory of Puducherry lies on India’s southern coast. A former French colony, it is known for age-old monuments, majestic churches, exotic beaches, and tree-lined boulevards. The French heritage makes Puducherry a preferred destination among tourists from all over the world. Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal and passes several statues, including a 4m-high Gandhi Memorial. Pondicherry is widely known for its cheap alcohol and if you are a connoisseur, then it is an excellent place for you to visit as it serves a wide variety of gourmet food. It definitely has the best cafes around and offers a great cuisine.
Arrive at Chennai airport or railway station and later get transferred to hotel in Pondicherry. In evening enjoy a walk around the French quarters, a heritage area of Pondicherry and enjoy sunset views across promenade in the evening. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Post breakfast visit the Aurobindo Ashram, Ashram's handmade paper factory, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Manakula Vinayagar Koil, Pondicherry Museum, the Botanical Gardens and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Later visit Auroville commune (15 kms North of Pondicherry). Matrimandir at the commune is a renowned architectural masterpiece. Evening is at leisure. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Pondicherry waters are filled with beautiful reefs, incredible underwater caves, vibrant schools of fish, fascinating aquatic creatures, and a variety of marine flora. Scuba diving in Pondicherry is a thrilling water sport that you must try if you are into scuba diving. OR Proceed for Mahabalipuram Sightseeing. Visit the shore Temple, Panch Rath, Varah Caves, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball. Later proceed to Pondicherry. In evening stroll around the Promenade Beachfront. Overnight at Pondicherry.
Post breakfast checkout and get transferred to Chennai railway station or airport for onward or return journey
Pondicherry | Le Royal Park or similar |