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Family Friendly 3-Day Itinerary for Pondicherry and Auroville in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Auroville
    15 minutes (5.3 miles) from Pondicherry

    Morning: Start with a visit to Matrimandir, the spiritual center of Auroville. Afternoon: Visit the Auroville beach and enjoy a picnic lunch. Later, head to the Visitors Center where you can learn about the history and vision of Auroville. Evening: End your day with a visit to the Matri Mandir gardens and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

  2. Day 2: Pondicherry
    20 minutes (6.3 miles) from Auroville

    Morning: Start with a visit to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where you can learn about the life and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Afternoon: Explore the French Quarter and its charming streets lined with colonial buildings. Don't forget to stop by the famous Le Cafe for lunch. Evening: Visit the Promenade Beach and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

  3. Day 3: Serenity Beach and Chunnambar Boat House
    30 minutes (8.5 miles) from Pondicherry

    Morning: Start with a visit to Serenity Beach and enjoy some fun family time by the sea. Afternoon: Head to Chunnambar Boat House and take a boat ride to Paradise Beach. Enjoy a relaxing time on the beach and indulge in some water sports. Evening: Head back to Pondicherry for dinner at the famous Surguru restaurant.

Recommendations

If you have more time, you can also consider visiting the Auroville bakery, the Kalki temple, and the Pondicherry Museum. You can also take a day trip to Mahabalipuram to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shore Temple. For a more adventurous experience, you can try scuba diving at the Temple Adventures Dive Center.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Matrimandir (2 hours, Free)
  • Auroville Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Visitors Center (1 hour, Free)
  • Matri Mandir Gardens (1 hour, Free)
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (1 hour, Free)
  • French Quarter (2 hours, Free)
  • Le Cafe (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Promenade Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Serenity Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Chunnambar Boat House (2 hours, INR 800)
  • Paradise Beach (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Surguru Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2500
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