Two-Day Nature Itinerary in Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Ousteri Lake
    40 minutes (15 km) from Pondicherry City Centre

    Start your day with a visit to the Ousteri Lake - a serene freshwater lake surrounded by lush greenery and teeming with avian fauna. Here, you can take a boat ride, go fishing, or simply enjoy a peaceful walk along the lake's edge.

  2. Day 1: Auroville Botanical Gardens
    15 minutes (5 km) from Ousteri Lake

    Next, visit the Auroville Botanical Gardens - a sprawling garden in the heart of Auroville that boasts over 2500 species of plants. Here, you can take a guided tour of the garden, spot butterflies at the butterfly garden, or simply relax amidst the greenery.

  3. Day 1: Serenity Beach
    30 minutes (10 km) from Auroville Botanical Gardens

    End your day with a visit to the Serenity Beach - a quiet, secluded beach in the southern part of Pondicherry. Here, you can take a dip in the sea, watch the sunset, and enjoy the serenity of the surroundings.

  4. Day 2: Bharathi Park
    15 minutes (4 km) from Pondicherry City Centre

    Start your day with a morning stroll through Bharathi Park - a lush, well-manicured park in the heart of Pondicherry city. Here, you can take a ride on the toy train, watch the fountains dance, and learn about the history of Pondicherry at the park museum.

  5. Day 2: Auroville Beach
    30 minutes (12 km) from Bharathi Park

    Next, visit Auroville Beach - a pristine and peaceful beach located near Auroville. Here, you can take a dip in the sea, relax on the sand or take a short trek around the beach.

  6. Day 2: Chunnambar Boat House
    15 minutes (5 km) from Auroville Beach

    End your day with a visit to Chunnambar Boat House - a popular boating destination located on the banks of the Chunnambar River. Here, you can take a river boat ride or a backwater boat ride, enjoy some food at the restaurant, or simply relax amidst nature.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ousteri Lake (2 hours, Free)
  • Auroville Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Serenity Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Bharathi Park (2 hours, Free)
  • Auroville Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Chunnambar Boat House (2 hours, INR 400)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 450

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Pondicherry Botanical Garden near Chunnambar Boat House, go for a boat ride in the Bay of Bengal and visit the Mahabalipuram Shore Temple. If you have less time, you can skip the Chunnambar Boat House or choose to visit only one beach. Make sure to carry sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

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