3-Day Family Friendly Itinerary in Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Explore the French Quarter
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Pondicherry Railway Station

    Begin your trip with a walk around the French Quarter, also known as the White Town, where you'll get to see the city's colonial heritage. Explore the streets lined with colonial-style buildings, visit the famous Pondicherry Museum, head to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and soak in the peaceful atmosphere at Aurobindo Ashram. End the day with a visit to Promenade Beach, the city's popular beachfront.

  2. Day 2: Excursion to Auroville
    30 minutes (12 km) from White Town

    Begin your day with a visit to Matri Mandir in the experimental township of Auroville. Inside the Matri Mandir, you'll find a peaceful meditation chamber. Afterward, visit the Auroville Visitor Centre to learn more about Auroville's history and projects. Return to the city and spend the evening at Paradise Beach. The serene beach is accessible by ferry, and you can enjoy various water sports activities here.

  3. Day 3: Adventurous day-out
    30 minutes (5 km) from White Town

    Start the day with a visit to the Bharathi Park, which is designed in French style. Travel to the Ousteri Lake, a scenic spot where you can enjoy boating. Follow this up with an interactive session with turtles at the Jawahar Toy Museum and watch the penguins at play in the Pondicherry Aquarium. End the day with some fun at Bay of Bengal Beach.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pondicherry Museum (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (30 minutes, free entry)
  • Aurobindo Ashram (1 hour, free entry)
  • Matri Mandir (2-3 hours, free entry but require pre-booking)
  • Auroville Visitor Centre (2 hours, free entry)
  • Paradise Beach (3-4 hours, ferry ride INR 200 roundtrip)
  • Bharathi Park (30 minutes, free entry)
  • Ousteri Lake (1-2 hours, INR 25 per person for boat ride)
  • Jawahar Toy Museum (1 hour, INR 5 per person)
  • Pondicherry Aquarium (1 hour, INR 30 per person)
  • Bay of Bengal Beach (2-3 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 270 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider exploring more beaches like Serenity Beach or Auroville Beach. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Puducherry Botanical Garden are other popular attractions in Pondicherry.

If you have less time, you may skip one of the activities mentioned each day, based on your preference.

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