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3-Day Puducherry Sightseeing Tour with French Colony and Beaches

3 Days Round trip from Chennai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Matri Mandir, a temple that does not belong to any particular religion or sect
02 Drive through Puducherry's pretty French Colony, also known as White Town
03 Relax at Paradise Beach until sunset
04 Marvel at the Neo-Gothic architecture of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and cathedral churches

Admire the French settlement in India on this 3-day guided tour of Pondicherry. Explore the colonial buildings of the French Colony, take a stroll along the coastal area near Auro Beach, and relax at Paradise Beach. Visit Matri Mandir, known for not belonging to any particular religion or sect, and discover Neo-Gothic architecture at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the cathedral churches. With sightseeing, shopping, and time by the sea, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Puducherry.

One interesting fact about this temple is that it does not belong to any particular religion or sect.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Pondicherry, Chennai

Languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chennai to Puducherry and Auro Beach Stroll

Meet your local tour guide at the agreed-upon location and drive from Chennai to Pondicherry.
Arrive and check into the hotel to rest.
Take a stroll near Auro Beach in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Matri Mandir, Paradise Beach, and French Colony

Enjoy a good breakfast and visit Matri Mandir in the morning. One interesting fact about this temple is that it does not belong to any particular religion or sect.
After lunch, go to Paradise Beach and relax until sunset.
Drive through the French Colony (White Town) and go shopping for some local products.
Enjoy a delicious dinner before heading back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Aurobindo Ashram and Colonial Churches to Chennai

Have a tasty breakfast and go for a half-day sightseeing tour to Aurobindo Ashram.
Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and cathedral churches, which are among the oldest cathedrals in Pondicherry. They were built during the 18th century and have a Neo-Gothic style of architecture.
Drive back to Chennai.