4 Days · 3 NightsShort TripsBest: October to March

Pondicherry Escape: A French Coastal Retreat

French lanes, golden beaches and ashram calm on India's east coast.

Duration

4 Days · 3 Nights

Category

Short Trips

Best Season

October to March

Starting Price

On request

Overview

Pondicherry is where France lingers on the Indian coastline - mustard-yellow colonial villas, bougainvillea-draped lanes and a seafront promenade made for slow evenings. This 4-day escape flies you into Chennai and whisks you down the coast to the former French colony for a retreat that is equal parts charm and calm.

Wander White Town's heritage streets, pause at the French Memorial, hop a boat to Paradise Beach and feel the quiet pull of Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. With a stop at the ancient Manakula Vinayagar Temple and time for street shopping, it is a complete little holiday in just four days.

Trip Highlights

  • White Town's colonial architecture and the French Memorial
  • Sunset strolls along The Promenade
  • A lazy day at Paradise Beach
  • Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  • Blessings at Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  • Street shopping through Pondicherry's vibrant markets

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Board your flight to Chennai, where our team welcomes you for a scenic road transfer to Pondicherry. Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure, getting your first taste of the town's relaxed coastal rhythm. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 1 of 4

What's Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Chennai airport pick-up and drop
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

Exclusions

  • Airfare
  • Meals unless specified
  • Entry fees unless specified
  • Personal expenses

Frequently Asked Questions

October to March is the best time for this trip - the coastal weather is pleasant and ideal for beach time, promenade walks and exploring White Town on foot.