3-Day Adventurous Itinerary for Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Paradise Beach and Surfing at Serenity Beach
    25 minutes (8.1 km) from Pondicherry city center

    Start the day with a trip to Paradise Beach, a secluded beach accessible via a boat ride. Spend some time soaking up the sun and exploring the clear waters. Afterwards, head to Serenity Beach for some surfing action. The beach has ideal waves to enjoy surfing. Spend your evening here or head to the nearby restaurants for some delicious seafood.

  2. Day 2: Rock Climbing and Scuba Diving
    40 minutes (13.6 km) from Serenity Beach

    Start the day with some rock climbing at Magic Mountain. The rock formations here offer both beginners and experts multiple routes.

    Later, head to the Ocean Dive center to enjoy some scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters of the Bay of Bengal.

  3. Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Ride and ATV Ride
    20 minutes (6 km) from Ocean Dive center

    Take a memorable and breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the beautiful scenery of Pondicherry. Afterward, enjoy an adrenaline-fueled ATV ride through the rough terrains on the outskirts of the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Paradise Beach (30 mins, free)
  • Serenity Beach (1 hour, free)
  • Rock Climbing (2 hours, INR 1200 per person)
  • Ocean Dive Scuba Diving (3 hours, INR 2000 per person)
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride (2 hours, INR 12000 per couple)
  • ATV Ride (1 hour, INR 1500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 5900

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, spend an afternoon at Auroville and explore Matrimandir, a unique architectural masterpiece. For those having less time, drop the last day's ATV ride to enjoy some calm time in the city at places like the Botanical Gardens, Ousteri Lake, and Notre Dame des Anges Church.

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