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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.

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