7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Surfing at Serenity Beach
    20 minutes (6.1 km) from Pondicherry city center

    Get a taste of adventure with an early morning surfing session at Serenity Beach followed by breakfast at a nearby cafe.

  2. Day 2: Scuba Diving at Paradise Island
    1 hour 30 minutes (39 km) from Serenity Beach

    Experience the underwater world with a scuba diving session at Paradise Island. Lunch at a local seafood restaurant before heading back to Serenity Beach for the sunset.

  3. Day 3: Trekking in the Pondicherry Forest
    1 hour (29 km) from Serenity Beach

    Explore the lush greenery of Pondicherry Forest with a trekking session. Have a picnic lunch and then head to the Aurobindo Ashram for meditation and relaxation.

  4. Day 4: Rock Climbing at Om Shakti Temple
    30 minutes (12.8 km) from Aurobindo Ashram

    Challenge yourself with a rock climbing session at the scenic Om Shakti Temple. Lunch at a nearby restaurant and then head to the Chunnambar Boat House for some water sports.

  5. Day 5: Kayaking at Chunnambar Backwaters
    10 minutes (3 km) from Chunnambar Boat House

    Get an up-close view of nature with a kayaking session at Chunnambar Backwaters. Lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Le Pondy Beach Resort for the sunset.

  6. Day 6: ATV Riding at Kottakuppam
    30 minutes (15.2 km) from Le Pondy Beach Resort

    Experience the thrill of ATV riding at Kottakuppam followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant. Spend the evening at the Serenity Beach night market for some shopping and street food.

  7. Day 7: Parasailing at Pondicherry Beach
    20 minutes (7.2 km) from Serenity Beach

    End your trip on a high note with a parasailing session at Pondicherry Beach. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the airport for your flight back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Surfing at Serenity Beach (2 hours, $30)
  • Scuba Diving at Paradise Island (4 hours, $70)
  • Trekking in the Pondicherry Forest (5 hours, $10)
  • Rock Climbing at Om Shakti Temple (3 hours, $50)
  • Kayaking at Chunnambar Backwaters (2 hours, $20)
  • ATV Riding at Kottakuppam (2 hours, $40)
  • Parasailing at Pondicherry Beach (1 hour, $60)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $280

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Matrimandir at the Auroville township, an art and culture outing at the French War Memorial or enjoy a cultural program at Bharathi Park. If you have less time, you can consider skipping some of the activities.

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