Half Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry

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Trip Overview

Take a half day guided tour of Pondicherry and visit the important attractions if you are running out of time. 

Highlights

  • A hassle-free tour with hotel pick up and drop with a guide. 
  • Witness the perfect blend of Indian and French architecture and culture.
  • Visit churches, ashrams, beaches of the town 

 

Detailed overview

Pondicherry is the capital city and also the largest city of the Indian union territory of Puducherry. Its history was first recorded by the Dutch, French and also the English colonialists. We have picked up all the spilt pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Trails of Pondicherry tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle.

 

Itinerary

  • The driver will receive you from the hotel or residence in Pondicherry at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM as per the time slot selected.
  • The guide cum host for the tour will meet you at the hotel and after a quick introduction, the tour with start.
  • In this tour, you will be visiting the following places:
  • White town: This area shows the French influence on the city, old provincial structures painted in yellow still hold on to the history of this beautiful city.
  • Sacred Heart Basilica: This has Gothic architecture and contains stained glass panels depicting events in the life of Jesus Christ. 
  • Immaculate Conceptual Cathedral: Visited by a maximum number of tourists, which has artistic interiors and exteriors. 
  • Vinayagar Temple: A vibrant Hindu temple, known for its elephant blessings ornately carved stone walls and golden chariot.
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram: One of the most well known and wealthiest ashrams in India, with devotees from all over the world flocking towards it for spiritual salvation.
  • Bustling markets of Pondicherry famous for many charming shops and boutiques.
  • Promenade: Also known as Rock beach, the most popular attraction of Pondicherry. 
  • After the visit, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Pondicherry.

Basic Details

Start Point
Pondicherry Hotel/Residence
Finish Point
Pondicherry Hotel/Residence
Start time
9:00 am 2:00 pm
Category
Tours & SightseeingFamily-friendly
Trip Code
O793A2957

Inclusions

  • All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Hotel pick up and drop from Pondicherry city limits.
  • Driver and fuel charges.
  • Parking charges.
  • Service of a knowledgeable guide.
  • Snacks at a local's favourite stall.

Exclusions

  • Entrance fee to any places.
  • Any expenses of personal nature.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
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Important Information

  • The tour involves a moderate amount of walking, all the guests are requested to wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • The guests may also carry sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, hats or scarf and camera if interested in photography.
  • A Sedan can accommodate 3 members only (4 years of age or older).
  • An SUV can accommodate 5 members only (4 years of age or older).
  • Each member must carry a valid photo ID.
  • The guests are requested to bring the following during the tour - Water bottle, camera and its accessories to you enjoy photography, sunglasses, sunscreen and umbrella (in case of rainy season or summers).
  • This is a custom tour, the driver will try to cover all the destinations mentioned in the itinerary. 
  • The tour has a time limit of 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, additional per hour charges are applicable (to be paid directly to the guide in cash).
  • Rs 1000 per hour is charged for any vehicle (Includes vehicle, fuel, driver and guide charges).

Cancellation Policy

  • Full refund if cancelled before* 24 hour
  • No refund after that

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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point

  • Hotel/residence in Pondicherry.
  • The local person's contact details will be shared in the booking voucher which is sent via email. 
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