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Pondicherry Weekend · A Little Piece of France on the Coromandel Coast

Name: Pondicherry Weekend tour package — 2N/3D
Brand: FONIX WORLD Travels
SKU: pondicherry
Price: 9 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (612 reviews)

Yellow French villas, sea-facing promenades and slow café mornings

4.6612 reviews
2 Nights / 3 Days(2N/3D)
India, Puducherry
easy pace
Great for couples, friends, solo

Destinations: Puducherry → Auroville → Paradise Beach → Mahabalipuram

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Overview

About this Pondicherry Weekend trip

Pondicherry is the easiest beach-and-culture weekend from Chennai. You stay in a heritage boutique hotel in White Town, where bougainvillea spills over mustard-yellow walls on Rue Romain Rolland and Rue Suffren. A guided heritage walk covers the French and Tamil quarters, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and Notre Dame des Anges. Day two goes to Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point, then a boat ride through the backwaters to the sandbar at Paradise Beach. Mornings start with sunrise on the Promenade, evenings end with wood-fired pizza or Creole curry in a courtyard café. On the way in, we stop at the UNESCO-listed Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram.

A breezy 2N/3D in White Town with Auroville, Paradise Beach and the Rock Beach promenade.

Duration: 2 Nights / 3 Days
Stay: Heritage boutique hotel
Transport: Private AC car from Chennai via East Coast Road
Best time: October to March
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Pondy for the weekend

Heritage boutique stay right inside White Town
Guided French Quarter heritage walk
Auroville visitor centre and Matrimandir viewing point
Boat ride to Paradise Beach sandbar
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple stop en route from Chennai
Scooter hire tips and café list from our team

Trip highlights

Sunrise on the Rock Beach promenade
French Quarter heritage walk
Auroville & Matrimandir
Paradise Beach boat ride
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Pondicherry Weekend

3 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup from Chennai airport/station; drive along the East Coast Road
- Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and Five Rathas at Mahabalipuram
- Check in at White Town heritage hotel
- Evening stroll on Goubert Avenue promenade
D2
- Sunrise on the promenade and breakfast at a French bakery
- Guided heritage walk: Ashram, Basilica, Notre Dame des Anges, Tamil quarter
- Auroville visitor centre and Matrimandir viewing point
- Boat ride from Chunnambar to Paradise Beach for sunset
D3
- Optional early beach time at Serenity or Auroville beach
- Shop for Auroville handicrafts, handmade paper and incense
- Lunch stop on ECR (own expense)
- Drop at Chennai airport/station by evening

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

2 nights heritage boutique hotel in White Town, Puducherry
Daily breakfast
One dinner at a French-Creole restaurant
Private AC car Chennai–Pondicherry–Chennai with sightseeing
Guided White Town heritage walk (2 hours)
Chunnambar boat ride to Paradise Beach
Mahabalipuram sightseeing en route

Not included

Flights/trains Hyderabad–Chennai
Lunches and remaining dinners
Monument entry tickets at Mahabalipuram
Matrimandir inner chamber visit (needs separate advance booking in Auroville)
Scooter or bicycle rental
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

Heritage boutique hotel

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC car from Chennai via East Coast Road

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry · White Town, Auroville & Paradise Beach · Pondicherry → Chennai

Route

Route map

6 stops from start to finish

ChennaiStart
2MahabalipuramStop 2
3PuducherryStop 3
4AurovilleStop 4
5Paradise BeachStop 5
ChennaiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March

Things to carry

Light cotton clothing
Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
Swimwear for Paradise Beach
Modest clothing for the Ashram and churches
Comfortable walking sandals
Reusable water bottle

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can we swim at Pondicherry beaches?

The town's Rock Beach is rocky and not for swimming. Paradise Beach and Serenity Beach are better, but follow lifeguard flags — currents can be strong.

Can we go inside the Matrimandir?

Inner chamber visits are for concentration, not sightseeing, and must be booked in person at the Auroville visitor centre a day or two ahead. We include the viewing point; we'll guide you if you'd like to book.

Is alcohol cheaper in Pondicherry?

Puducherry has lower excise duty than neighbouring states, but carrying liquor into Tamil Nadu beyond permitted limits is an offence — don't load the car on the way out.

Is it good for solo travellers?

Yes, White Town is safe, walkable and full of cafés. Single-room pricing is available.

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15–29 days before	75% refund
7–14 days before	50% refund
Less than 7 days	No refund

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