8-Day Itinerary for Puducherry

1. Day 1: Promenade Beach
   10 mins (2.5 km) from Puducherry Airport

   Enjoy the serene beach with beautiful views, seafood and horse riding.

2. Day 2: Arikamedu
   25 mins (9.4 km) from Promenade Beach

   Explore the ruins of Arikamedu, an ancient Roman trading port, and enjoy the picnic area nearby.

3. Day 3: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
   20 mins (5.6 km) from Arikamedu

   Visit the ashram founded by Sri Aurobindo Ghose and Mirra Alfassa to attain peace and spiritualism.

4. Day 4: Auroville
   15 mins (4.3 km) from Ashram

   Explore the experimental township, known for its peaceful community, eco-friendly practices and the famous Matrimandir.

5. Day 5: Serenity Beach
   25 mins (7.4 km) from Auroville

   Spend the day relaxing on the beach and indulging in some water sports like surfing and kayaking.

6. Day 6: Bharati Government Park
   15 mins (3.1 km) from Serenity Beach

   Explore the greenery of the park, enjoy the botanical gardens and the musical fountains.

7. Day 7: Chunnambar Boat House
   25 mins (8.3 km) from Bharati Government Park

   Take a boat ride in the backwaters, enjoy water sports and a visit to the Paradise beach.

8. Day 8: Vedapureeswarar Temple
   20 mins (6.3 km) from Chunnambar Boat House

   Visit the ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with beautiful architecture and stone carvings.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Promenade Beach (2-3 hours, Free)
• Arikamedu (2-3 hours, INR 10)
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1-2 hours, Free)
• Auroville (2-3 hours, Free)
• Serenity Beach (3-4 hours, Free)
• Bharati Government Park (2-3 hours, Free)
• Chunnambar Boat House (3-4 hours, INR 200-500 for boat ride)
• Vedapureeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 200-500

Useful Tips

For a shorter trip, skip Auroville and Chunnambar Boat House. To extend your visit, add a trip to Paradise Beach on Day 6 and a visit to the Botanical Garden on Day 8.