Overview

Planning to take some time off from the hustle and bustle of your big city life, the French Riviera of the East, Puducherry, would be just the right destination for you. Puducherry, with its ancestral French connections, is a white town with mustard-yellow colonial architecture. You can wander around the quiet and peaceful city through tree-lined boulevards and pass by some chic boutiques, quaint cafes serving delicious French cuisine, and for the sweet tooth craving, there are several authentic French bakeries where you can indulge yourself.

When you are in Puducherry, you should also stop by Chennai and enjoy the vibrant capital city of Tamil Nadu. People of this city are enthusiasts and give out positive vibes. Their traditional side and love for their hometown will surely impress you.

Day to Day Travel Slate

Day1:

After arriving at the Chennai Airport, you will directly travel for 3hrs (165kms) to Puducherry. There you will check into the hotel and relax. Later in the evening, you can enjoy a walk through the French Quarters. You will spend the night in Puducherry.

Day2:

The next morning after breakfast, your day-long tour around Puducherry will begin with the visit to the famous Aurobindo Ashram. A short visit to this calm and silent spiritual community will make you feel rejuvenated. Your tour will continue with your visits to the Ashram’s handmade paper factory, the Varadaraja Perumal Temple, the famous ancient ManakulaVinayagar Temple, the Puducherry Museum, Botanical Garden and the church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. After lunch, you will visit the renowned Auroville and the architectural masterpiece- the Matrimandir. You can spend the evening at leisure and spend the night in Puducherry.

Day3:

On your last day in Puducherry, you will spend the day exploring around the town and indulge yourself in some shopping. You can also spend most of the day relaxing at the hotel.

Day4:

In the morning, post breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and be on your way to Chennai. After arriving in Chennai, you will check into your hotel and later take a tour of the city. You will visit Lord Shiva’s temple, the Kapaleeswarar Temple. You will also visit the first fortress of India, the Fort of St. George, followed by the visit to the Government Museum, which is known as the second oldest museum of India. Your last stop for the day would be the Marina Beach. It is one of the main attractions of the city as it is the second-longest beach in the world. Later you will come back to your hotel for the night.

Day5:

The next morning you will be ready after breakfast to leave for the airport to return to your abode after a refreshing couple of days.

Inclusions

• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Transportation with toll tax and parking
• Guided tour

Exclusions

• Airfare and train fare
• Package drinking water and beverages
• Emergency medical expenses
• Any other expenses not included in the ‘Inclusions.’