Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Pondicherry and Auroville on this day tour. Explore French colonial sites, visit the unique township of Auroville, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Discover the French quarter, the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Bharati Park, Matrimandir, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Pondicherry and Auroville on this day tour. Explore French colonial sites, visit the unique township of Auroville, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Discover the French quarter, the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Bharati Park, Matrimandir, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
- Bharati Government Park - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the morning, and the guide will lead them on a city tour. As they travel, they will observe the French influence in the Mediterranean-style house facades, local bakeries, and the roads and avenues. Although English is widely understood, French is still spoken by the locals….
- Bharati Government Park - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in the morning, and the guide will lead them on a city tour. As they travel, they will observe the French influence in the Mediterranean-style house facades, local bakeries, and the roads and avenues. Although English is widely understood, French is still spoken by the locals. Pondicherry is also known as the ‘French Riviera of the East’.
Explore the old French quarter and observe the contrast with the newly developed areas of the city. Enjoy the views of the long, rugged shoreline from the beach promenade. Visit Bharati Park, the city’s green heart. Other significant attractions include Government Park, the Botanical Gardens, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Visit Gandhi Mandappam, which features the tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the country.
- Auroville - Next, travel to Auroville, which means the ‘City of Dawn’. Residents from over 50 countries live here, and the township’s architecture reflects this diversity. Visit Matrimandir, a golden flower-shaped meditation center, and spend some time in quiet reflection. Auroville is not just a destination but a lifestyle. Gain insight into this community’s way of life at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
After the tour concludes, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverages not included). After lunch, guests will be driven back to their hotel.
- Lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant (beverage excluded)
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Additional food or drink, unless specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Additional food or drink, unless specified
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Situated at a distance of 7 miles from Pondicherry is Auroville, an experimental…
On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Situated at a distance of 7 miles from Pondicherry is Auroville, an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities.
Highlights:
Highlights:
⢠French quarter
⢠Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
⢠Bharati Park
⢠Matrimandir
⢠Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreens and hats are highly recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
