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:
- 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.