Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai
Enjoy a serene escape from metropolitan Chennai on this private day trip to Pondicherry. Discover the region’s unique cultural and spiritual heritage with visits to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Pondicherry Museum. Your private guide will teach you all about Pondicherry’s French colonial influences, which are still apparent in the region’s people, language, government and cuisine. Then, in Auroville, a fairly new town with a progressive spiritual community, explore inside the unique domed Matrimandir temple, an important place for practitioners of Integral yoga.
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Pondichery daytrip with Lunch
Restaurant Lunch in Pondichery
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What's included in Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
The Ashram was established in 1926 by Shree Aurobindo and 'The Mother'. Together they explored the possibilities of yoga and meditation as a path to salvation. At the ashram, residents continue to practice their teachings.
Pondicherry Museum
The museum has an eclectic collection of art, Pallava sculptures and more. Closed on Mondays.
Matrimandir
See the exterior of the unique golf-ball shaped temple called the Matri Mandir, that is thronged by yoga practitioners.
Inclusions
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses/sunscreen, and at least 1 liter (32 fl oz) of drinking water per person are highly recommended
- If requiring pickup from the Chennai International Airport, please advise flight arrival details on checkout
- Pondicherry Museum is Closed on Mondays and National Holidays
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Chennai city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.
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