Overview
Pondicherry is one of the most popular tourist city in Indian union territory of Puducherry. It is the regional capital and largest city in this region. This amazing region well known for its three lined avenues, painted colonial buildings and coastline, which spread over 32 Kilometres, palm-fringed beaches here. In 1974, the French built a base here. ‘Pondicherry Weekend Getaways’ will give you the chance to explore the major attractions of Pondicherry like Pondicherry Museum and the Nineteenth Century Light House, Sacred Heart Church, the Rai Niwas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Itinerary
Day 01: Bangalore– Pondicherry (By Road- 377.5 Kms/06hrs 27min)
Morning pick-up from advised location/Airport in Banglore and drive to Pondicherry. Upon reaching Pondicherry, check-in to your pre booked hotel, after freshen up, and embark on a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry including Pondicherry Museum and the Nineteenth Century Light House. In the evening return to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Pondicherry
Post breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Pondicherry. The attractions that you visit today include the Sacred Heart Church, the Rai Niwas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
The other attraction, Raj Niwas, is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry. The last attraction of the day is Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo, way back in the year 1926. This spiritual community is flocked by a huge number of visitors all-round the year. Also explore Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an oriental specimen of Gothic style of architecture.
Stay overnight in Pondicherry.
Day 03: Pondicherry – Bangalore (By Road- 377.5 Kms/06hrs 27min)
Today is the last day of the tour. After breakfast drive back to Bangalore. On arrival in Bangalore transfer to Airport/railway station for onwards destination.