Pondicherry Bachelor Party Itinerary - August 2023

1. Day 1: Promenade Beach
   10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Pondicherry Airport

   Enjoy the sunrise at Promenade Beach and take a stroll along the 1.2 km long beachfront. For lunch, head to La Villa Shanti and relish their French cuisine. Later in the afternoon, explore the Botanical Gardens and see the musical fountain show. In the evening, visit the famous Aurobindo Ashram and meditate in the peaceful environment.

2. Day 2: Paradise Beach
   25 minutes (6.4 miles) from Promenade Beach

   Start your morning with a yoga session at the beach and then head to The Indian Kaffe Express for breakfast. Spend the day at Paradise Beach and indulge in water sports activities like jet skiing and banana boat rides. In the evening, take a boat ride to the famous Chunnambar backwaters and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. Dinner at Le Club.

3. Day 3: Ousteri Lake
   30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Paradise Beach

   Start your day with a visit to the Ousteri Lake and witness the magnificent views of the sunrise. After breakfast at Surguru Restaurant, visit the Pondicherry Museum and learn about the French culture and history of the place. In the evening, head to Arikamedu to witness the ruins of an ancient Roman trade center. Spend the evening at Rendezvous rooftop bar.

4. Day 4: Serenity Beach
   20 minutes (5.1 miles) from Ousteri Lake

   Start your morning with a surf lesson at Serenity Beach and then head to Cafe des Arts for breakfast. Spend the day indulging in adventure activities like rock climbing and rappelling at The K Resort. In the evening, head to the Paradise Lounge for live music and cocktails. Dinner at Villa Helena.

5. Day 5: Auroville
   30 minutes (7.4 miles) from Serenity Beach

   Start your day with a visit to the famous Matrimandir in Auroville and then head to Tanto Pizzeria for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Auroville beach and indulge in some souvenir shopping at the La Boutique d'Auroville. In the evening, head to the popular Satsanga for a fun-filled night of music and drinks.

6. Day 6: Manakula Vinayagar Temple
   20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Auroville

   Start your day with a visit to the famous Manakula Vinayagar Temple and seek blessings. Later, head to Surguru Restaurant for breakfast. Spend the afternoon at the serene Serenity Beach and indulge in some beach sports. In the evening, head to the famous Goubert Avenue for a walk and enjoy the scenic beauty of the place. Dinner at Savorite restaurant.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on a day trip to Mahabalipuram to witness the ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures. You can also go on a motorcycle tour of the city with Royal Riders Pondicherry. To maximize your fun, try the local cuisine, rent bicycles to explore the city, and shop for souvenirs at the local markets.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Promenade Beach (2 hours, free)
• La Villa Shanti (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 20)
• Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, free)
• The Indian Kaffe Express (1 hour, INR 500)
• Paradise Beach (4 hours, INR 1000)
• Chunnambar backwaters (2 hours, INR 500)
• Le Club (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Ousteri Lake (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Pondicherry Museum (1.5 hours, INR 10)
• Arikamedu (1 hour, INR 100)
• Rendezvous rooftop bar (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Serenity Beach (4 hours, free)
• The K Resort (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Paradise Lounge (2 hours, INR 1500)
• Villa Helena (2 hours, INR 2500)
• Matrimandir (2 hours, free)
• Tanto Pizzeria (1 hour, INR 1000)
• Auroville beach (2 hours, free)
• La Boutique d'Auroville (1 hour, INR 500)
• Satsanga (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Manakula Vinayagar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Surguru Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
• Serenity Beach (2 hours, free)
• Goubert Avenue (1 hour, free)
• Savorite Restaurant (2 hours, INR 2000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 24,080