Seven-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Pondicherry

1. Day 1: Auroville
   9.9 km (23 minutes) from Pondicherry Beach

   Explore the world-famous experimental town, and visit the Matrimandir for a peaceful meditation.

2. Day 2: Paradise Beach
   9.6 km (23 minutes) from Auroville

   Enjoy a family-friendly beach day, surrounded by palm trees and crystal-clear water.

3. Day 3: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
   4km (10 minutes) from Paradise Beach

   Discover the rich Hindu culture and architecture of this historic temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

4. Day 4: Seaside Promenade
   2.5 km (8 minutes) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

   Stroll along the picturesque seafront boulevard, and visit the French War Memorial and Park Monument.

5. Day 5: Puducherry Museum
   2.7 km (9 minutes) from Seaside Promenade

   Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of Pondicherry through exhibits, paintings, and sculptures.

6. Day 6: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
   1.8 km (7 minutes) from Puducherry Museum

   Visit the serene ashram founded by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, and browse their books,boutique and souvenir store.

7. Day 7: Botanical Garden
   2.9 km (10 minutes) from Sri Aurobindo Ashram

   Take a relaxing end-of-trip walk and explore this 150-year-old garden with several rare plant species to be found.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Auroville (3 hours, free)
• Paradise Beach (4 hours, free)
• Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple (1 hour, free)
• Seaside Promenade (1 hour, free)
• Puducherry Museum (2 hours, ₹20 per adult, ₹10 per child)
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1 hour, free)
• Botanical Garden (1 hour, ₹10 per adult, ₹5 per child)
• Total Estimated Costs (per adult): ₹30

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the French War Memorial and Park Monument, the Pondicherry Science Centre and Planetarium, or try the famous street food from the Mission Street Bazaar. If you have less time, consider skipping Paradise Beach or the Botanical Gardens, and spending more time in temples or museums.