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.
per adult from
$158
AUDDuration
7 to 8 hours
Pickup
Hotel pickup available
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Private tour
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Entry/Admission - Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Entry/Admission - Pondicherry Museum
What's excluded :
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rue de la Marine, Pondicherry India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pondicherry Museum, Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry 605001 India
The museum has an eclectic collection of art, Pallava sculptures and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Matrimandir Rd., Auroville India
See the exterior of the unique golf-ball shaped temple called the Matri Mandir, that is thronged by yoga practitioners.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church, 4, Sengunthar St, Villianur, Puducherry 605110, India
it is the churches that help the town retain its European charm. Visit the 300 year old church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, The church to Our Lady of Angels and the magnificent grand gothic Sacred Heart Church.
Duration: 30 minutes Departure Point :
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all hotels.Return Detail :
-Hotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Language
English
Age Req.
-
Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
8
Organised by Delhi Airport Service
Activity ID: V-5832MAAPONDI
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