Location: Pondicherry Tourist Information Centre, Pondicherry
Timings: 4 Hours 30 Minutes (Open from 08:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Pondicherry is located on the south-eastern coastline of India and is a famous travel destination for domestic as well as international visitors. The city boasts a rich cultural and natural heritage and makes for a fun getaway destination to escape monotonous city life routines.
Make a reservation for Pondicherry heritage 4-hour guided walk and get enamoured with the stories as your guide takes you on a walk through the lanes of this beautiful and charming city. Begin the day by spending your time exploring the colonial town as you visit the fish market and the vegetable market. The town of Pondicherry is an amalgamation of Tamil and French architecture.
Visit the Indian Square in the Tamil part of Pondicherry and amble through the French square as your guide takes you to the century-old Ashram, a major part of the heritage properties in Pondicherry. Unravel the true essence of Pondicherry as you make your way through the quaint markets, exploring the rich architecture and indulging in the delightful local delicacies on this guided walking tour.
Places Covered in Heritage Walk in Pondicherry:
French Town
Ashram Town
White Town
Note:
Children with a minimum age of 10 years can enjoy this activity and will be charged as an adult.
How to Reach Pondicherry Heritage Walk Location:
The Location is 500m from South Boulevard in Pondicherry, you can easily reach by public or private transport.
About the Activity:
Get a glimpse of the life of a fisherman as you saunter through their quaint hamlet in Pondicherry. Also, witness firsthand how the skilled artisans give form to exquisite handmade artefacts.
Around 8.30 in the morning begin the tour that would roughly be for 4.5 hours. Cover a distance of 60 kilometres during the entire tour, and get an essence of the fisherman’s lifestyle. See how they repair their nets and trade the first catch of the day. After this visit, you head to the small scale industries that specialise in creating pottery, terracotta, and ceramic ware. Assisting you is a guide who explains the finer details of these manufacturing processes.
About the Activity:
- On this daylong guided city tour of Pondicherry, you’ll experience a whole new world with colonial heritage buildings, spiritual scene, mélange of cuisines and long stretches of virgin beaches. Slow down, absorb its cultural diversity, natural beauty, and soak in a perfect break from time.
- Your day trip begins around 9:30am. The city tour covering about 90km would require around 8 hours. You’ll visit the French colony in the old part of town, go to some of the best cathedrals in India, walk on beachfronts, gorge on global delicacies, and have a spiritual encounter at the Aurobindo Ashram.
- Break your trip at the botanical garden, Government museum, Panchavatti Anchanaya before completing the sightseeing around 5pm.
- 1D
- Pondicherry
- 1D
Meal Types: Mixed Menu (Veg and Non veg)
Accommodation Types:Double and triple sharing rooms
Activities: Usage of swimming pool (Chargeable), cycling, table tennis and other indoor games, walk along the beach
Meal Types: Mixed Menu (Veg and Non veg)
Activities: Usage of swimming pool (Chargeable), cycling, table tennis and other indoor games, walk along the beach
- 2D/1N
- Pondicherry
- 2D/1N
Nestling in the natural beauty of Pondicherry, the property is near to Kalapet Beach. There are three options to choose from Deluxe rooms, Executive Rooms, and Boutique Rooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and the stay is embellished with a refrigerator, a satellite TV and seating. Here, you will find free toiletries in the private bathroom with an installed shower.
Activities including carrom, volleyball, cricket, and cycling are included in the package. Also, grab the opportunity to relax by the poolside or take a refreshing dip in it. The in-house restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental delights. A variety of refreshing beverages can be enjoyed at the bar. Book the package now and avail spacious and comfortable stay.
Matrimandir- 6.1 Km
Sri Aurobindo Hand Made Paper Factory- 9.8 km
The Consulate General of France- 10.2 km
Sri Aurobindo Ashram- 10.2 km
Packages Offered:
Variant 1: Deluxe rooms
Min: 2 Pax
max: 3 Pax
Variant 2: Executive Rooms
max: 3 Pax
Min: 2 Pax
max: 3 Pax