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2-Day Itinerary for Pondicherry in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore the French Architecture
    10 minutes (2.5km) from Pondicherry Airport

    Start your morning with a visit to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual institution founded by Sri Aurobindo and his companion The Mother. At noon, walk to the Le Cafe for a quick lunch and enjoy the sea view. In the afternoon, explore the French Quarter with its beautiful colonial buildings. Stop by the Notre Dame des Anges, a beautiful white church built in 1855. Finally, watch the sunset at the Promenade Beach, a rocky beach that stretches for 1.2km.

  2. Day 2: Explore the History and Nature of Pondicherry
    20 minutes (4km) from Promenade Beach

    Begin your day with a visit to the Pondicherry Museum, which houses some of the most important collections of sculptures and artifacts of the Chola and Pallava dynasties. Take a break for lunch at the Cafe Xtasi, which serves delicious pizzas and pasta. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the Botanical Garden, which has a wide variety of plants and trees. Finally, end your day with a visit to the Auroville, an experimental township that has been developed as a universal town where people from different cultures and nationalities can live in peace and harmony.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can also visit the Mahabalipuram Beach, located approximately 100km from Pondicherry. You can also take a day trip to the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, one of the most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located about 70km from Pondicherry. For fun, try renting a bike or a scooter to explore the city or take a cooking class to learn how to cook authentic Indian cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, free)
  • Le Cafe (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Notre Dame des Anges (30 minutes, free)
  • Promenade Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Pondicherry Museum (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Cafe Xtasi (1 hour, INR 600)
  • Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Auroville (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1450

For hotel and flight prices, check out this link: https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo

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