Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup
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About This Tour in Pondicherry
Why Visit Pondicherry?
Pondicherry, India offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Pondicherry provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Pondicherry
You can reach Pondicherry, India by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Vegetarian south Indian lunch. Any change in cuisine will attract extra charges
- Guide
- Full time guide
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lunch is planned in a traditional south indian restaurant
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry 45 minutes
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry. The tour begins with a visit to his memorial at the Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. The memorial also has a section on Sri Aurobindo’s famous disciple Mirra Alfassa. It is the perfect place for meditation.
A French heritage walk is organized through the... 45 minutes
A French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. This heritage walk will help you appreciate the French connection with Pondicherry.
We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper 45 minutes
We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper. Sri Aurobindo Paper Factory started 50 years ago and makes paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. In this visit guests will experience how the paper is produced from cotton rags and then processed with techniques like silk screen printing and marbling.
A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry... 30 minutes
A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.
Post lunch we travel to Auroville, the radical... 1 hour
Post lunch we travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens. Auroville was conceived with the vision that- “There should be a somewhere on earth, a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony…”. Guests will also get to see the various ways in which its citizens practice sustainable way of life. Matri Mandir is a giant dome for silent meditation. Guests can see it from outside on a day visit. Note permission for meditating inside has to be taken one day in advance in person.
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