A place to talk about which is limitless because of various reasons, well you find out this reasons on reading this blog.
The speciality of Pondicherry is French Colony in its white town where one can find himself /herself away from their worries and filled with positiveness.
Everytime one visit find the place new may be because of its architecture.
Pondicherry is famous not only for its beaches, but also for its historical monuments, churches, Ashram and temples. The place preserves the remains of French heritage with Indian culture and offers a good time to tourists which is why one must visit and experience it's essence.
Below are the complete itinerary details for 2 day trip:
If you are in Chennai, board a early morning bus from koyambedu Indian oil petrol pump point (book in advance - costs around 300 rs). People from other cities catch a flight to Chennai, take airport metro to koyambedu metro station and from there boarding point is 10-15 mins walk or can take auto.
Reach pondicherry around 9 to 10am if one catches morning 6:30 am bus.
Get down at Indira Gandhi Statue or bus stand.
Recommendation :
Hire a two wheeler once your reach before checking in hotel. Charges are 300 Rs /day for activa. Details in below pic. Don't hire bike from near by bus stand, it may be expensive around 400 Rs/day
Stay : If you are traveling with friends I recommend one of the best hostel in pondicherry is - (Nomadhouse) which offers you a comfortable and friendly stay with all facilities and it's very cheap. Costs 400 Rsight for AC dormitory one bed, which i hope you won't find any other hostel in pondicherry better than this. (Check ratings in booking.com)
If couples then I recommend to stay in hotels near beaches, you find plenty all are good and budget varies based on selection( opt booking.com) for your bookings as it offers payment on arrival and free cancellation on selected hotels 95%.
Start visit French Colony first.
Places to see nearby:
1. French colony
2. Aurobindo Ashram
3. Museum
4. Promenade beach
5. MG statue
6. And chunks of good Cafes
Check below Google maps pic for detail places to find out exact location.
You can visit Basilica's church, pondicherry botanical garden and also market. Lunch point : I recommend to have it at Hotel Surguru.
Enjoy your evening back to hostel or hotel or have a walk at beach side to refresh one mood and memories. Everyday after 5 pm, vehicles are not allowed to use beachside roads as it's used for public walk space. (Be aware of your vehicle parking - use signboards).
This day start with taste of French breakfast at Baker street. Its actually little costly but one time is OK which offers sandwiches, cakes and desserts.
Start your travel to Auroville city (15 km drive from pondicherry). It comes in Tamil Nadu state.
Places to explore :
1. Visitor centre
2.Matri Mandir
While returning from auroville, you can visit auro Beach and serenity Beach.
On return to pondicherry visit to paradise beach, enjoy the bay.
French Colony - in the beginning you may feel it has over hyped, but the place has amazing cafes and food joints with fantastic interiors. So both the days, spend time there specially night time.
Cafes to visit:
1. Hope Cafe
2. Dilliwaale 6
3. Le Cafe
4. Cafe Des arts
5. One Icecream joint
6. Baker street
This complete information will definitely make you to pack your bags and travel.
Kudos!!! HAPPY TRAVELLING!!! 😊
