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3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Pondicherry in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Promenade Beach
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    In the morning, take a stroll at Promenade Beach while enjoying the cool breeze. Afterward, visit the Mahatma Gandhi statue and the French War Memorial. For lunch, head over to Le Cafe for some delicious food. Spend the afternoon exploring the Pondicherry Museum and the Bharathi Park. In the evening, watch the sunset at the beach while enjoying some street food.

  2. Day 2: Auroville
    30 minutes (9.3 miles) from Promenade Beach

    In the morning, head over to Auroville and visit the Matrimandir, the spiritual center of Auroville. Afterward, explore the Auroville Botanical Gardens and the Auroville Beach. For lunch, dine at the Visitor's Centre Cafe. Spend the afternoon visiting the Matri Mandir viewpoint and experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of Auroville. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Solar Kitchen.

  3. Day 3: Chunnambar Boat House
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Auroville

    In the morning, take a boat ride at Chunnambar Boat House and explore the backwaters of Pondicherry. Afterward, visit the Paradise Beach and spend some time relaxing and swimming. For lunch, head over to Beach View Restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ousteri Lake and go birdwatching. In the evening, dine at the Bay of Buddha.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you may also want to consider visiting the Arikamedu Archaeological Site, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, and the Botanical Garden. You can also take a side trip to Mahabalipuram, famous for its shore temples. To maximize your fun, consider renting bicycles to explore the city or taking a cooking class to learn about the local cuisine.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Pondicherry Museum (2 hours, INR 20)
  • Auroville Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Boating at Chunnambar Boat House (2 hours, INR 300 for two people)
  • Birdwatching at Ousteri Lake (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Le Cafe (1 hour, INR 500 for two people)
  • Visitor's Centre Cafe (1 hour, INR 400 for two people)
  • Solar Kitchen (1 hour, INR 750 for two people)
  • Beach View Restaurant (1 hour, INR 600 for two people)
  • Bay of Buddha (1 hour, INR 800 for two people)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,270
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