Bachelorette Getaway: 48 Hours in Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Beach and City Tour
    Starting Point: Railway Station
    9:00am - 11:00am
    Distance: 3.5km

    Start your day with a visit to the Promenade Beach, the perfect place to frolic with your girl gang. This beach is lined with lush palm trees, clean sand and offers stunning views of the Bay of Bengal. After soaking up some sun, head to the Bharathi Park and visit the Aayi Mandapam, a beautiful white monument. Then, head to Goubert Market and grab some souvenirs, handicrafts, and local snacks. Move ahead to Sri Aurobindo Ashram to find your inner peace and learn about the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Finally, end the day with a scrumptious dinner at Cafe Xtasi and enjoy their wood-fired pizzas and mojitos.

  2. Day 2: Adventure and Nightlife
    Starting Point: Paradise Beach
    3:00pm - 9:00pm
    Distance: 18.1km

    Start your day by experiencing the water sports at Paradise Beach, like snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing. After your adventure, head to the Arikamedu Archaeological Site to explore the ruined ancient Roman settlement. Then, take a break and enjoy the yogurt-based drink, lassi from Shree Sweets. As the sun goes down, get ready to experience Pondicherry's captivating nightlife. Head to Promenade Beach to enjoy the sea breeze and then head to Le Club to dance to the rhythm of the DJ playing techno, house, and pop music until the wee hours of the morning.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Promenade Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Bharathi Park and Aayi Mandapam (1 hour, Free)
  • Goubert Market (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1 hour, Free)
  • Cafe Xtasi (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Paradise Beach Water Sports (2 hours, INR 1500)
  • Arikamedu Archaeological Site (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Shree Sweets (30 minutes, INR 200)
  • Promenade Beach (1 hour, Free)
  • Le Club (3 hours, INR 3000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 7,400

Useful Tips

You might want to consider renting a motorcycle or a bicycle to navigate the narrow streets of the city or just walk as the city is well-connected. If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Botanical Garden. However, if you have less time, skip the Goubert Market. Don't forget to carry sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, and a water bottle. Finally, Pondicherry is well-known for its delightful French cuisine, so indulge in some fancy French eateries like Maison Perumal, Café des Arts, La Villa or Baker Street.

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