Once you arrive in Chennai, our driver will pick you up. Then you cab proceeds towards Pondicherry. It is about 150 Km or 1o0 miles, which takes around 5 to 6 hours. So, it would be almost noon before you reach Pondicherry. Then you can check into a resort.
Then you can visit the the Aurobindo Ashram. Â
The Sri Aurobindo Ashram was set up with the aim of helping people attain moksha and inner peace. Thousands of tourists from all over the country visit the ashram to experience and achieve spiritual knowledge. The ashram is by far one of the wealthiest ashrams in the world. Also, the ashram does not have any branches and solely exists in Pondicherry.
In the evening, you can take a stroll in the Promenade Beach. It is surely among the best Beaches in Pondicherry for Family getaways. The many seaside cafes, beach shacks and restaurants add to the charm of the beach.
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After breakfast, today you can start your day with a heritage walk.
During the guided heritage walk you will see the different churches and buildings that bear the rich flavor of the erstwhile French connection. Our guide will explain you the historical important and relevance of those structures, something that makes Pondicherry so special and unique.
You can also visit the following places till lunch:
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – One of the 21 Basilicas in India and the only one in Pondicherry, this church was set up by the French missionaries in 1908 which was given the status of the Basilica in 2011. The lives of Christ along with the saints of the Catholic Church have been captured in the stained glass panels of the edifice.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral – Dedicated to St. Peters, it is a church of Capuchins and was first served as a small chapel situated outside the government park. In fact, it was the only surviving structure during the British invasion who aimed at mass destruction of buildings and monuments.
After lunch you can visit the Auroville. It is an experimental township where people from across the world of all cultures and traditions come and live together in peace. This place is the epitome of tranquillity.
Matrimandir – It lies In the centre of Auroville in the form of a huge sphere surrounded by twelve petals. The Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs. Inside the central dome is a meditation hall known as the inner chamber – this contains the largest optically-perfect glass globe in the world.
While returning you can take a look at the Auroville Beach – It is popular for beautiful seashells, shallow and crystal clear water, and sun-kissed shores.
It might be a good idea to choose an evening flight from Chennai. In that case you can visit some more beaches in Pondicherry in the morning.
Paradise Beach -The beach has utterly gorgeous views with some interesting water sports to try. The beach has shower rooms and changing rooms for those who want to swim. Also, this is one of the cleanest and best beaches in Pondicherry, maintained by Chunnambar Resort. The beach can be accessed from Chunnambar boathouse in boats and kayaks.
You can also visit the Manakula Vinayagar Temple.Â
Though Pondicherry is more famous for the Churches, the Manakula Vinayagar Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Lord Ganesha, is a popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Pondicherry. The temple is more than 500 years old. So, you will find the architecture of the temple quite interesting. In fact, it is one of the oldest temples in the region. One of the main attractions of the temple is the golden chariot, which is made of gold weighing 7.5 kg . The height and breadth of the chariot is 10 feet and 6 feet, respectively. The chariot was fully made up in teakwood covered by copper plates duly engraved with beautiful art works and the plates duly attached with golden rakes.
Start from Pondicherry depending on your flight from Chennai. As you would have realised it would take about 5-6 hours to reach Chennai.
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Read MoreSo, really, Pondicherry has a lot to offer. The nearness to the Chennai airport, which is well connected with any major cities of the world, also provide an advantage that is difficult to ignore. So, if you are finalizing your tour in India, ensure you have Pondicherry covered.
If you are planning to go for a trip that has both beaches and cultural destinations, then you might go to just Pondicherry or Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. If you have time, you can extend your trip to Thanjavur and Madurai for the amazing work of art in those temples.
You may check the things to see in Pondicherry , whether they are beaches or other places, and Mahabalipuram or about the Top Temples in India in our blogs.
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This weekend trip to Pondicherry was fantastic. The beaches, the heritage walk, the drive…it cant be better than what India Trotter arranged. Everything perfect. 10 out of 10 to them!
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