2-Day Itinerary from Coimbatore to Pondicherry

  1. Day 1: Government Museum
    10 minutes (2.5 km) from Coimbatore Junction

    Explore the rich history and art of Coimbatore at the Government Museum. This museum is home to a vast and diverse array of exhibits, including ancient sculptures, numismatic collections, and artifacts from different periods.

  2. Day 1: Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
    2 hours and 10 minutes (83.7 km) from the Government Museum

    Experience wildlife like never before at the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. This park has a wide range of flora and fauna, including tigers, elephants, and leopards, as well as different types of birds from Indian Roller to Peafowl.

  3. Day 1: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    4 hours and 32 minutes (191 km) from the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

    Explore the beauty of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram on your way to Pondicherry. This incredible Ashram is the perfect place for some pensive quite time.

  4. Day 2: Pondicherry Beach
    10 minutes (3.4 km) from The Promenade

    Relax and unwind at the Pondicherry Beach, where you can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. This beach is known for its calm and serene waters, making it the ideal location for swimming and playing beach sports.

  5. Day 2: The Promenade
    6 minutes (1.5 km) from Pondicherry Beach

    Take a walk along the beautiful shores of the Bay of Bengal and indulge in some retail therapy by visiting local shops and eateries at the Promenade.

  6. Day 2: Auroville
    40 minutes (12.4 km) from The Promenade

    Discover the cultural diversity and coexistence at the Auroville. Designed to resemble a utopian community, this experimental town is an excellent destination to learn about sustainability.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Government Museum (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (4 hours, INR 400)
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, Free entry)
  • Pondicherry Beach (2 hours, Free entry)
  • The Promenade (1.5 hours, Free entry)
  • Auroville (3 hours, Free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs (INR 420)

Useful tips

If you have extra time in Coimbatore, you can visit the Maruthamalai Temple, which is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. With some additional time in Pondicherry, you can visit the Botanical Garden, which is home to diverse flora, including ornamental trees, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, which is known for its neo-Gothic architecture. If you have less time, skip the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park and keep your focus on Pondicherry only.

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