Chennai To Pondicherry Tour Packages by car

Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual ashram that was founded by Sri Aurobindo. This ashram is also where the shrine of Sri Aurobindo and “the Mother”, earlier known as Mirra Alfassa rests, covered in flowers. The Samadhi is surrounded by a shaded courtyard and tourists visiting have to follow a line and remain silent.

The primary preaching of the ashram is not to renounce the world but to evolve and become conscious of collective harmony. It preaches ‘free unity of mankind’.

• Timings: Open On All Days from 8 am to 12 noon and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
• Entry Fee: No Entrance Fee
• Recommended Duration: 20 Minutes
• Things to do / Must See: There is a book shop inside the main ashram complex from where one can purchase various publications, poetry books, postcards that can give greater insights about the works of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

One of the most preserved Hindu temples of Pondicherry is the Manakula Vinayagar Temple which was built in the devotion of Lord Ganesha. Because of its auspicious nature, it is said that people of Pondicherry and nearby areas often bring their newborn to this temple before taking it to any other temple.

The entrance of the temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture and has the figures of various deities sculpted on it. The temple also has a chariot which is made of 7.5kgs of gold. It is said that the chariot was built using funds that were contributed by various devotees, volunteers and donors.

• Things to do/ Must See: There is a temple elephant named ‘Laxmi’ who usually blesses the devotees by touching their head with their trunk.
• Timings: Open On All Days from 5:45 am to 12:30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 9:30 pm
• Entry Fee: No Entrance Fee

Considering Pondicherry has been colonised by various countries, it definitely has a history that Indians should know of. Hence in our One Day Pondicherry Local Sightseeing Trip, we will visit the Pondicherry Museum which displays artefacts, sculptures and relics. Not only this, but it also houses the largest collection Lost Wax Bronze that dates back to the time of the Chola Empire.

• Things to do / Must See: The museum is divided into various rooms some of which are the Geology room, shell room, Fossil room, Handicrafts room, coin room which must be seen during your visit.
• Timings: Open On All Days from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Entry Fee: Rs.10 per adult and Rs.5 per child

A visit to this French Riviera is incomplete without visiting its beautiful churches. While Pondicherry boasts of over 30 churches, the most popular one is the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that is often visited by tourists during their 1 day Pondicherry city tour in a private cab.

This century-old church is one of the 21 Basilicas of India and the sole basilica of Pondicherry. It follows the Gothic style of architecture and has a red and white facade. On the windows of the church, one can spot various beautiful colourful paintings that describe the lives of Jesus Christ and the various other Catholic saints.

• Things to do / Must See: Spot the Biblical inscriptions on the entrance of the church that is engraved in Latin.
• Timings: Open On All Days from 5.30 am to 6.30 pm
• Entry Fee: Rs. 10 per adults and Rs. 5 per child

Located in the centre of the White Town is the Bharati Park that’s spread over acres. This lush green park is a perfect recreational spot for tourists who want to catch some fresh air and want to sit and relax amidst nature in between their Pondicherry Sightseeing Trip.There are various fountains, colourful flowers, granite benches, a small pond, that make the visit to Bharati Park peaceful and soothing.

• Things to do/ Must See: The park also has various statues of eminent personalities with a little inscription that can tell you more about them. There is also a dedicated children’s park where kids can have a playful time.
• Timings: Open On All Days from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm
• Entry Fee: Free

After a little relaxation, we will drive a little further from the city and head to the Paradise Beach where you can play in the waters, opt for water sports and indulge in coastal food. The name is rightfully kept as the beach is nothing short of a paradise on earth. One can also spot various kids playing volleyball, football and other sports at the beach.

• Things to do / Must See: Bring a mat so that you can sit by the beach, make sandcastles, buy food from local shacks, and have a picnic. You can even get a little adventurous in your Pondicherry sightseeing tour and opt for riding a sand bike or a speed boat.
• Timings: Open On All Days from sunrise to sunset
• Entry Fee: Free

Next, in our Pondicherry city tour by private car, we will visit the French War Memorial. It was constructed as a tribute to all those French Indian residents and soldiers who gave away their lives during World War 1. As such, the property is owned by the France Govt.

• Things to do / Must See: There is a bronze coloured list that displays names of all the soldiers who passed away.
• Timings: Open On All Days from 10:00 A.M to 17:00 P.M
• Entry Fee: Free

The last place of interest in our One Day Pondicherry Local Sightseeing Trip is the Rock Beach. It is also known as the Pondicherry Promenade Beach.

It is known as Rock Beach because sand has been eroded from the beach and one can mostly find huge pieces of rock. It stretches for over a km and on one end is the French War Memorial and on the other, there is the Dupleix Park. Somewhere in the middle, there is also the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

• Things to do / Must See: Sit at the pavement and watch the sunset or take a stroll by the Rock Beach in the evening during your trip to Pondicherry
• Timings: Open All Day
• Entry Fee: Free