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Travel from Chennai down the Coromandel Coast to the historic seaside town of Puducherry. Wander along the colonial streets of the French Quarter, visit the quiet halls of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and take evening walks along the seafront promenade past coastal monuments.
Spend time exploring the international community of Auroville and the gardens around the Matrimandir dome before returning to town for local cafe dining. On your final morning, add a quick stop at the Botanical Garden or Serenity Beach before your transfer back to Chennai.
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PuducherryDay 1 · Puducherry
Meet your private driver in Chennai and take the road transfer to Puducherry. Agree on an early start time, check into your hotel, then set out for a walk through the French Quarter. Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram for a quiet period of meditation and reflection, keeping in mind local visiting hours. In the evening, stroll along Promenade Beach to see the Gandhi Statue, the French War Memorial, the Old Lighthouse, and the exterior of the French Consulate from the seafront street. Sample local French and Tamil cuisine, with dinner and cafe stops at your own cost. Stay overnight in Puducherry.
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PuducherryDay 2 · Puducherry
Have breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Auroville in Tamil Nadu. Spend time learning about the community's vision at the Visitors Centre and view the Matrimandir and its surrounding gardens. Visits to the inner chamber require advance personal booking and morning reporting, are closed on Sundays and Tuesdays, are cancelled in wet weather, and do not permit children under ten. Resident workshops or visits to Paradise Beach and Auroville Beach require separate arrangements. Return to Puducherry to wander the boutiques and cafes of the French Quarter. Dinner is at your own cost. Overnight in Puducherry.
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PuducherryDay 3 · Puducherry
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out. If time permits, visit either the Botanical Garden or Serenity Beach for a brief morning stop before your journey begins. Meet your driver and make the return road trip to Chennai, where you match your schedule with arrival at your departure terminal.
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per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.
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3 days and 2 nights.
French Quarter; Sri Aurobindo Ashram; Promenade Beach; Gandhi Statue; French War Memorial; Old Lighthouse.
Travellers seeking a relaxed short getaway focused on heritage walks, colonial architecture, and coastal culture.
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From ₹16,600 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru, all stays and all transfers. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.
Hotel accommodation with breakfast; Vehicle for itinerary travel and sightseeing (Dzire, Innova, or Tempo Traveller); All inner line permits; Toll taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, and driver allowances; Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.
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