3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Pondicherry in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Auroville
    20 minutes (6.7km) from Pondicherry city centre

    Begin your foodie journey with a visit to Auroville, an experimental community that promotes sustainable living and local businesses. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Bread and Chocolate bakery, which serves artisanal bread, croissants, and coffee. Take a tour of the community's farms and visit the Solitude Farm Cafe for a delicious farm-to-table meal. End the day with a wine tasting experience at Satori Vineyard.

  2. Day 2: Tamil Quarter
    15 minutes (3.5km) from Auroville

    Explore the Tamil Quarter, also known as the Muslim Quarter, which is full of quaint streets and colourful buildings. Start your day with traditional South Indian breakfast at Surguru. Then, try some local snacks like samosas and jalebis at Geetha's Kitchen. For lunch, head to the iconic Anandha Bhavan, which is known for its delicious vegetarian thali. End the day with dinner at La Pasta World, which serves exquisite Italian food in a beautiful setting.

  3. Day 3: French Quarter
    10 minutes (2.9km) from Tamil Quarter

    Discover the French Quarter, with its colonial architecture and charming streets. Start your day with a French breakfast at Baker Street, which serves croissants, crepes, and coffee. Explore the colorful streets and visit the Pondicherry Museum to learn about the city's French history. For lunch, head to Cafe Xtasi, which is famous for its pizzas and gelato. In the evening, enjoy a sunset view of the Promenade Beach and have a dinner at the Le Club, which is a French-style bar and restaurant with a great selection of wine and seafood.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Bread and Chocolate (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Solitude Farm Cafe (2 hours, INR 700)
  • Satori Vineyard (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Surguru (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Geetha's Kitchen (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Anandha Bhavan (1.5 hours, INR 400)
  • La Pasta World (2 hours, INR 800)
  • Baker Street (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Pondicherry Museum (1 hour, INR 100)
  • Cafe Xtasi (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Promenade Beach (1 hour, Free)
  • Le Club (2 hours, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4950
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