Pondicherry, India
Pondicherry: France on the Coromandel Coast
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A former French colony on the Tamil coast, Pondicherry mixes mustard-yellow villas, seaside promenades and excellent café culture with a deep spiritual streak.
The mix
Cycle the French Quarter, find calm at the Aurobindo Ashram and the golden Matrimandir at Auroville, then swim at Paradise Beach.
Nearby
The UNESCO Shore Temple and rock carvings at Mahabalipuram are an easy, unmissable day trip up the coast.
Day-by-day itinerary
Pondicherry
Sun, 6 SeptHeritage Guesthouse, White Town
French Colony
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Chennai → Pondicherry (road)
Chennai (MAA) → Pondicherry
6 Sept, 3:30 am
Promenade Beach
beach
Promenade Beach, Puducherry, India
French Colony
tourist attraction
WRHM+9FC, Romain Rolland St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
place of worship
and, No. 9, Marine Street, White Town, Puducherry, 605002, India
Auroville
Mon, 7 SeptHeritage Guesthouse, White Town
French Colony
6 Sept, 8:30 am
Matrimandir
premise
Matrimandir, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605101, India
Auroville Beach
beach
Auroville Beach, Tamil Nadu 605104, India
Paradise beach
beach
Paradise beach, Thiru Vi - Ka St, Chinna Veerampattinam, Puducherry 605007, India
Mahabalipuram
Tue, 8 SeptMahabalipuram Shore Temple
hindu temple
Beach Rd, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Descent of the Ganga River and Arjuna's Penance
historical landmark
J59V+43J, W Raja St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Krishna's Butter Ball
tourist attraction
E Raja St, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India
Coast & culture
- Light cottons
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Swimwear for the beach
- Cash for cafés & crafts
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