Take an early morning stroll along the beach and watch the sunrise. Explore the French War Memorial and Mahatma Gandhi statue. Have breakfast at the nearby Baker's Street.
Visit the golden dome of Matrimandir and take a guided tour of the spiritual center. Have lunch at the Auroville Café. Explore the nearby boutiques and shops in the afternoon. Have dinner at Tanto Pizzeria.
Take a morning boat ride to the secluded Paradise Beach. Relax on the sandy shores and swim in the clear waters. Have lunch at the nearby Seagulls Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Aurobindo Ashram and shop at the Goubert Market. Have dinner at Le Club.
Take a morning boat ride to the Chunnambar Boat House and explore the lush greenery. Have lunch at the River View Restaurant. Visit the Botanical Garden and the Pondicherry Museum in the afternoon. Have dinner at Rendezvous.
Learn about the paper making process at the Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory. Have lunch at Surguru. Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the afternoon. Have dinner at Villa Shanti.
Take a morning boat ride to Ousteri Lake and observe the different species of birds. Have lunch at the nearby Banana Leaf. Visit the Paradise Island amusement park in the afternoon. Have dinner at Satsanga.
Take a morning surfing lesson at Serenity Beach. Relax on the beach and have lunch at the nearby Surf Turf. Visit the Manakula Vinayagar Temple and the French Quarter in the afternoon. Have dinner at Bay of Buddha.
Don't miss the Pondicherry Film Festival in July. Take a day trip to Mahabalipuram to explore the ancient temples and sculptures. Rent a bike to explore the city and its surroundings. Make sure to try the local cuisine, especially the seafood.