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A Journey through Puducherry: Exploring Beaches, Temples, and French Heritage

Anjali k

Anjali k

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a 4-day adventure in Puducherry, India's Union Territory. Discover the stunning Puducherry Beach and Promenade Beach on Day 1. Dive into the vibrant Sunday Market, Rock Beach, and visit the sacred Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam and Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple on Day 2. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Pondicherry French Colony and experience the tranquility of Sri Aurobindo Ashram on Day 3. Conclude your journey with visits to The Sacred Heart Basilica, Eden Beach, Karaikal Beach, and Karaikal Beach Park on Day 4. Get ready for an unforgettable cultural and natural escapade!

Trip to Puducherry

Day 1
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$0

Puducherry Beach
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Promenade Beach
Strip of rocky shoreline in a populous urban area with a promenade, a war memorial & a park.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$3

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$ 1

Sunday Market
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Rock Beach
Coastal stretch with a seawall & a palm tree-lined promenade, popular for watching the sunrise.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 36 min

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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
Vibrant Hindu temple known for its elephant blessings, ornately carved stone walls & golden chariot.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$1
10 - 15 min

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Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Centuries-old, Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, with a colorful, multi-tier tower.
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
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$1
Day 3
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$0

Pondicherry french colony
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Large residential spiritual community with meditation & yoga practice, open to day visitors.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 1

The Sacred Heart Basilica
Gothic-style Catholic church in a peaceful setting with stained-glass panels of Biblical scenes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Eden Beach - Blue flag Beach
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
227 - 273 min

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Karaikal Beach
Long sandy stretch with a jetty, popular for swimming, boating & strolls, plus a nearby kids' park.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Karaikal Beach Park
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4 In total

Activities & Food:$3
Transport:$2