2-Day Cultural and Coastal Exploration in Pondicherry

Day 1: Cultural & Coastal

Pondicherry, India on June 21, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Surguru Spot

Start your day with authentic South Indian breakfast at Surguru Spot, known for its delicious dosas and idlis. Open from 7am to 11am.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Walk Through White Town

Explore the colorful colonial architecture and charming streets of White Town, a signature Pondicherry experience where French influence meets South Indian culture.
Free, 2h0m

11:30am

Visit Promenade Beach

Relax at Promenade Beach and enjoy the sea breeze along the scenic promenade lined with statues and landmarks. Open all day, best in the morning before crowds.
Free, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Le Café

Have lunch at Le Café, a seaside café offering great continental and Indian dishes with views of the Bay of Bengal. Open 7am to 11pm.
INR400, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Auroville

Travel to Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and sustainable living, and visit the iconic Matrimandir from outside. The Visitor’s Centre is open 9am to 5pm.
INR150, 3h0m

5:30pm

Tea at The Indian Kaffe Express

Enjoy a relaxing tea or coffee break at The Indian Kaffe Express, a cozy café with good ambiance in White Town. Open 8am to 8pm.
INR150, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Villa Shanti

Dine at Villa Shanti, renowned for its fusion of Tamil and French cuisine in a serene setting inside a heritage villa. Open 7pm to 10:30pm.
INR800, 1h30m
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Day 2: Nature and Spiritual

Pondicherry, India on June 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café des Arts

Enjoy breakfast at Café des Arts, a charming French-style café offering croissants and coffee. Open 8am to 11am.
INR300, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Pondicherry Botanical Garden

Explore the lush Pondicherry Botanical Garden with its serene atmosphere and diverse flora. Open 8am to 6pm.
INR20, 1h30m

11:00am

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Visit the peaceful Sri Aurobindo Ashram, an important spiritual center in Pondicherry with serene courtyards and meditation halls. Open 8am to 12pm, 3pm to 8pm.
Free, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at The Promenade Hotel’s Lighthouse Restaurant

Enjoy lunch overlooking the sea at Lighthouse Restaurant known for its soups, seafood, and continental fare. Open 12pm to 3pm and 7pm to 10:30pm.
INR900, 1h0m

2:00pm

Shopping at Mission Street

Spend the afternoon browsing local boutiques and handicraft stores along Mission Street, great for souvenirs and textiles.
Cost depends on purchases, 2h30m

5:00pm

Sunset at Serenity Beach

End your trip by watching a tranquil sunset at Serenity Beach, a peaceful spot slightly south of the town suitable for unwinding.
Free, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Surguru

Have a final dinner at Surguru, one of Pondicherry’s best-known vegetarian restaurants serving hearty South Indian meals. Open 7am to 10:30pm.
INR350, 1h0m
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