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Puducherry: A Journey Through Serenity

Kavya Sri

Kavya Sri

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a captivating 3-day adventure in Puducherry, India's Union Territory. Explore the Sacred Heart Basilica, Sunday Market, Botanical Garden, and Mahe River Side Walkway on Day 1. Day 2 brings you to Pondy Marina, Promenade Beach, Bharathi Park, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam, and Puducherry Beach. Conclude your trip on Day 3 with a visit to the enchanting Pondicherry French Colony, Rock Beach, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Trip to Puducherry

Day 1
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$5

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$ 2

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
5 - 8 min

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Sunday Market
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Botanical Garden
Botanical garden built by French colonists on 22 acres with themed plots, an aquarium & train rides.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
812 - 975 min

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Mahe River Side Walkway
This popular riverside walkway offers many benches, a relaxed atmosphere & scenic sunset views.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$5

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$ 2

Pondy Marina
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Promenade Beach
Strip of rocky shoreline in a populous urban area with a promenade, a war memorial & a park.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Bharathi Park
Landscaped park featuring a Greco-Roman arch structure, plus flowers, a play area & fountains.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam
Vibrant Hindu temple known for its elephant blessings, ornately carved stone walls & golden chariot.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
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$5
25 - 38 min

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Puducherry Beach
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

Pondicherry french colony
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Rock Beach
Coastal stretch with a seawall & a palm tree-lined promenade, popular for watching the sunrise.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
24 - 36 min

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Large residential spiritual community with meditation & yoga practice, open to day visitors.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $13 In total

Activities & Food:$10
Transport:$3