Best Time to visit: Pondicherry: Nov to Aug. Dec and Jan 1st week will be crowded with inbound tourists. It is advisable to book hotels and travel in advance.

Places to visit in Pondicherry

1. Sri Aurobindo Ashram
2. Manakula Vinayagar Temple
3. Pondicherry Museum
4. Bharathi Park Pondicherry
5. Botanical Garden
6. Chunnambar backwater
7. Paradise Beach
8. Pondicherry Beach (Promenade)
9. Auroville Matrimandir
10. Auroville Beach
11. Ossudu Lake Bird Sanctuary and Boating
12. Panchavadi Temple
13. French Quarters
14. French War memorial

Pondicherry Local Tour Package by Bus and Car

PTDC and private operators operate daily Tour packages in Pondicherry, including Beach visits and Boat riding.

Full-day Local Tour Package by Bus

1. Sri Aurobindo Ashram
2. Heritage Drive at French quarters
3. Government Museum Visit (Monday Holiday)
4. Murungapakkam Art and Craft Village
5. Ossudu Lake Bird Sanctuary and Boating
6. Lunch Break
7. Visit Auroville (Matrimandir Outerview)
8. Drop at Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Tour Timings: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm

Vehicle Type: Air Conditioned Vehicle with Tour Executive assistance

Package cost: Rs.550 per person (Including GST). The ticket price can be revised without prior intimation by PTDC.

Half Day Local Tour Package by Bus

1. Auroville (Matrimandir outerview)
2. Manakula Vinayagar Temple
3. Drop at Aurobindo Ashram

Tour Timings: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Vehicle Type: Air Conditioned vehicle with Tour executive assistance

This package tour is not operated on Sunday.

Tour package cost: Rs.300 (Including GST)

For more details, please call us on 8500085151

Pondicherry Local Tour Package by Car

Departure Time: 8.00 am

Hotel Drop Time: 7.00 pm

Places covered

1. Aurobindo Ashram
2. Auroville Matrimandir outerview
3. Manakula Vinayagar Temple
4. Paradise Beach
5. Pondicherry Museum
6. Rock Beach
7. Bharati Park
8. Botanical Garden

Chunnambar Houseboat and Beach riding can be planned for one full day.

Vehicles Operated:

1. Sedan (Swift Dzire/ Etios/ Indigo)
2. Innova
3. Tavera
4. Tempo Traveller
5. 27 Seater Mini Ac Bus

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The above-mentioned timings might differ due to traffic flow.

Pondicherry Tour Packages

Inclusions

1. Non-Ac/ Ac Cab Charges
2. Toll Charges
3. Parking Charges
4. Driver Charges
5. Accommodation on Twin/Triple Sharing Basis

Exclusions

1. Entry fees
2. Personal Expenses
3. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
4. Any other expenses not in the inclusions.

For Pondicherry Tour Packages, Please call @ 8500 898 000

Reference Link: details

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This Package includes:

1. Breakfast
2. Veg. Lunch
3. Special seafood
4. Mineral Water.

Best Time to visit: Sep-May 1st week.

For Yanam tourism packages, Please call @ +91 8500085151

Tourists flow will be high during Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb months.

How to reach Yanam?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Kakinada which is 50 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Kakinada which is 40 km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Kakinada and Rajahmundry.

Reference Link: details

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Timings: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Opening Dates: Tue-Sun.

Closing Dates: Monday and National Holidays.

Location: Saint Louis Street

It houses Stone Sculptures and Bronze idols from the Pallava and Chola dynasty. It has separate rooms for Shell, Fossil and Geology, French furniture. Pre-Christian relics from the Tsung periods in China, precious stones can be found here. 10th Century Buddha Statue is placed in the museum

Police Museum Timings

Morning Hours: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Hours: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

How to reach Pondicherry Museum?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry which is 6 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Pondicherry which is 3 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxi is available from Bus station and Railway station.

Reference Link: details

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Timings: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Entry fees:

Adult: Rs.10

Children: Rs.5

A train ride is available for the visitors inside the Botanical Garden. It stretches over an area of 22 Acres and houses 1500+ species of Plants. This park was established in 1826 in an ornate French style. This garden is subdivided into 28 Theme plots. In the year 1831, Perrottet was instrumental in transforming this park into a botanical garden. In the year 1960, this garden became the hub of horticultural development in Pondicherry when the power got transferred from French

How to reach Pondicherry Botanical Garden?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry which is 6 Km away

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Pondicherry which is 2 Km away

By Road

1. Botanical Garden ki can be reached by Taxi.

Reference Link: details

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Timings: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Toy Museum remains open on Tue-Sun. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays.

This Museum is located next to the old lighthouse on Goubert Avenue. It houses a collection of over 120 dolls presented in different costumes from different Indian states.

Best Time to visit: Oct-May 1st week.

How to reach Jawahar toy museum Pondicherry?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry 6 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at 3 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxi is available from the Bus station and Railway station to reach the Museum.

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Timings: 6:00 am – 7:00 pm. Daily.

Bharathiar Freedom fighter stayed here in Pondicherry as a refugee for 10 years. Hence, the name Bharathi Park. The Aayi Mandapam stands in the mid of the park. This park was renovated in 2006.

Entry fees: Free entry for all.

Best Time to visit: 6:00 am – 8:00 am and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Activities at the Park

1. Children play area
2. Flower garden

How to reach Bharathi Park Pondicherry?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry which is 6 Km away

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Pondicherry which is 1.5 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxi is available for transportation within the city.

Reference Link: details

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Visitors are allowed to park vehicles from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

After 6:00 pm, Parking is not allowed on the Beach Road. It can be parked in a lane behind the Beach Road. Towing will be initiated for the vehicles parked after 6 pm. Traffic Police Towing Vehicle starts giving instructions from 5:00 pm to remove the vehicle.

Opening Timings: Opens for 24 hours. Daily. No entry gates to access this Beach. It is open to all.

Beach Length: 1.5 Km long

Entry fees: Free

Best Time to Visit: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

How to reach Promenade Beach Pondicherry?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry which is 7 K away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Pondicherry which is 2 Km away.

By Road

1.  This beach is located right opposite to PTDC Information centre.

Reference Link: details

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Chunnambar Boat House Timings: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Daily. Only Long Rides are available after 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

Sunrise Boating: Opens for 5.30 am

Boating from Chunnambar to Paradise Beach.

Ferry ride Cost to Paradise Beach: Rs.325/ adult and Rs.150 for children above 5 years. Cost includes Up and Down Charges.

Travelling Distance: 4 Km one way. Total 8 Km to and Fro.

Journey Time: 1 hour 30 mins.

The time allowed to spend on Paradise Beach: 4 hours.

Chunnambar Boat House Entry fees

Revised Boating Charges at Chunnambar (Updated on 24Jul 2022)

Beach Entertainment

1. Beach Volleyball
2. Ring Ball
3. Jet Ski
4. Beach Football
5. Flying Disk
6. Banana Ride

GST 18% for Boating and Parking Fees.

Ticket Purchase Age Limit

1. Children up to 5 years: Tickets free
2. Children above 5 years to 10 years: Half-priced Ticket

Consumption of Alcohol and Dunken individuals are not allowed for boat riding

Wearing Life jacket is mandatory in boats

Chunnambar Boat House Boating Charges

Revised Boating Charges (2021)

Chunnambar Boat House Beach Activities

Ferry Ride cost for 30 mins (Not to Paradise Beach): Rs.200 per person.

Lunch Break: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm for Speed Boating.

Activities at Paradise Beach

Rain Dance: Rs.50/ Person. Duration: 30 mins.

Rain Dance Dress Code: Gent: Track Pant, T-shirt, Shorts. Ladies: Track pant, Shorts, Chudidhar

Other activities at Paradise Beach are Banana Ride, Speed Boat, Jet Ski, Kayak Boating.

Beach Chair Rental: Rs.100 per hour for 1 person.

The above-mentioned prices might change

Please call @ 85000 85151 for more details

How to reach Chunnambar Boat House?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Pondicherry which is 10 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Pondicherry which is 8 Km away.

By Road

1. Taxi is available from Bus station and Railway station to the beach.

Reference Link: details

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No. Of Rooms available for Meditation: 12

Entry Pass: Free

Free Pass Issuing Time

Distance From Visitors Center to Inner Chamber: 1 Km. 10 mins walk.

First Time Free Booking Timings

Booking has to be made in person for the following day or any day within one week range.

Meditation Duration: 10 – 15 mins.

Auroville Matrimandir for Regular Visitors

Phone Booking Time

Email booking is allowed for 3 days advance booking to 7 days.

Group booking is not available.

Auroville Matrimandir Remains closed during Rainy season.

Last Shuttle Time: 11:30 am.

Reference Link:   details

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