Honeymoon in Pondicherry

1. Day 1: Paradise Beach
   13 minutes (5.5 km) from Pondicherry Bus Stand

   Take a boat ride to this serene beach which is accessible only through Chunnambar Resort.

2. Day 2: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
   8 minutes (3.5 km) from Paradise Beach

   The residential and the meditation center where great Indian philosopher Aurobindo stayed and taught.

3. Day 3: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
   7 minutes (2.9 km) from Sri Aurobindo Ashram

   Experience the strong spiritual resonance of Southeast Asia in this temple with a golden spire and elephant blessings.

4. Day 4: Ousteri Lake
   13 minutes (6 km) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

   A bird sanctuary, home to migratory birds like the painted stork and open-billed pelican set amidst serene surroundings.

5. Day 5: Serenity Beach
   16 minutes (7.9 km) from Ousteri Lake

   The best place for sunsets and to spend quality time with your partner over a sunset picnic.

6. Day 6: Pondicherry Museum
   15 minutes (6.7 km) from Serenity Beach

   Exhibits antiques, sculptures and rare bronzes from the Pallava and Chola dynasties to World War I and II, French colonial rule.

7. Day 7: Cafe des Arts
   9 minutes (3.6 km) from Pondicherry Museum

   Café des Arts, a quiet and peaceful courtyard with a beautiful fountain that serves great food and ambiance.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Boat ride to Paradise Beach (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
• No fee to visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
• No fee to visit Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
• No fee to visit Ousteri Lake
• No fee to visit Serenity Beach
• Pondicherry Museum entry fee (INR 10 per person)
• Cafe des Arts (INR 900 for two)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1150 per person

Useful Tips

For those having more time can visit Auroville to experience a different culture and community. If having less time, can choose either Paradise Beach or Serenity Beach. Prefer wearing traditional dresses while visiting temples.