Explore Pondicherry in One Day

  1. 8:00 AM: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    10 minutes (0.5 km) from Gandhi Statue

    Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community founded by Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) that promotes the concept of Integral Yoga. The Ashram also houses a library, a sales emporium, and a boutique.

  2. 9:30 AM: Pondicherry Museum
    10 minutes (1.2 km) from Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    Pondicherry Museum is a treasure trove of Chola and Pallava sculptures, bronze statues, temple lamps, and other artefacts depicting the history of Pondicherry. The museum is housed in a French colonial mansion.

  3. 11:00 AM: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
    15 minutes (1.5 km) from Pondicherry Museum

    Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic church built in the Gothic style of architecture. The church has beautiful stained-glass windows depicting the life of Jesus Christ and a spacious courtyard.

  4. 12:30 PM: Lunch at Le Dupleix
    10 minutes (1.1 km) from Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    Le Dupleix is a charming restaurant housed in a restored 18th-century French mansion. The restaurant serves delicious French and Indian cuisine and has a beautiful garden for outdoor dining.

  5. 2:00 PM: Promenade Beach
    10 minutes (0.9 km) from Le Dupleix

    Promenade Beach is a popular tourist spot in Pondicherry. The beach has a long promenade for leisurely walks, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and the famous Pondicherry War Memorial.

  6. 3:30 PM: Auroville
    20 minutes (7.7 km) from Promenade Beach

    Auroville is an experimental township founded by The Mother as a universal town where people from different countries, cultures, and beliefs can live together in peace. A visit to Auroville includes a trip to the Matri Mandir, the town's spiritual center.

  7. 6:00 PM: The Indian Kaffe Express
    15 minutes (6.3 km) from Auroville

    The Indian Kaffe Express is a cozy café serving delicious coffee and snacks. The café has a relaxed ambiance and is a perfect place to unwind after a long day of sightseeing.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1 hour, free)
  • Pondicherry Museum (1 hour, INR 15)
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 hour, free)
  • Le Dupleix (1.5 hours, INR 1000)
  • Promenade Beach (1.5 hours, free)
  • Auroville (2.5 hours, free)
  • The Indian Kaffe Express (1 hour, INR 300)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1315
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