Pondicherry 7-Day Itinerary in June 2023

1. Day 1: Aurobindo Ashram
   10 minutes (2 km) from the city center

   Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo and a great place for peace and tranquility.

2. Day 2: Promenade Beach
   5 minutes (1 km) from Aurobindo Ashram

   A fun-filled day at this 1.2-kilometer-long beach, Promenade Beach is popular for its restaurants, bike rides, and stroll on its pristine coastline.

3. Day 3: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
   15 minutes (3 km) from Promenade Beach

   Discover this spiritual temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha with an outstanding decorated entrance and an amazing ritual.

4. Day 4: Botanical Garden
   15 minutes (4 km) from Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

   Explore the amazing botanical garden, dating back to 1826, and discover the exotic flora and fauna in one of the most famous parks in Pondicherry.

5. Day 5: Chunnambar Boat House
   25 minutes (8 km) from Botanical Garden

   A fun day at Lagoon surrounded by the scenic beauty of the backwaters of the Bay of Bengal. At Chunnambar Boat House, indulging in watersports activities like Paradise Beach, Scuba Diving, and Banana boat rides.

6. Day 6: Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory
   20 minutes (6 km) from Chunnambar Boat House

   Learn the traditional techniques of paper-making and recycling at a non-profit, eco-friendly paper factory.

7. Day 7: Ousteri Lake
   30 minutes (10 km) from Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory

   Take a boat ride or trek through the jungle to spot a variety of exotic birds, rare flora, and fauna on the wetland of Ousteri Lake.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, Free)
• Promenade Beach (2 hours, Free)
• Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 50)
• Chunnambar Boat House (3 hours, INR 800 per boat)
• Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (2 hours, Free)
• Ousteri Lake (2 hours, INR 250 per boat)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 1100 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the French architecture, indulge in some window shopping, and have some tantalizing French cuisine. Cut short Chunnambar Boat House and Ousteri, if you have a short itinerary, but do visit the places according to the schedule.