Private Tour: Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai

5.0 (6 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Auroville — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Manakula Vinayagar temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a serene escape from metropolitan Chennai on this private day trip to Pondicherry. Discover the region’s unique cultural and spiritual heritage with visits to Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Pondicherry Museum. Your private guide will teach you all about Pondicherry’s French colonial influences, which are still apparent in the region’s people, language, government and cuisine. Then, in Auroville, a fairly new town with a progressive spiritual community, explore inside the unique domed Matrimandir temple, an important place for practitioners of Integral yoga.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Delhi Airport Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional English-speaking guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Private tour
Included: Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

30 min Admission included

The Ashram was established in 1926 by Shree Aurobindo and 'The Mother'. Together they explored the possibilities of yoga and meditation as a path to salvation. At the ashram, residents continue to practice their teachings.
Pondicherry Museum

30 min Admission included

The museum has an eclectic collection of art, Pallava sculptures and more. Closed on Mondays.
Matrimandir

30 min

See the exterior of the unique golf-ball shaped temple called the Matri Mandir, that is thronged by yoga practitioners.

NOTE: Seen from outside only.
Stop 4

30 min

it is the churches that help the town retain its European charm. Visit the 300 year old church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, The church to Our Lady of Angels and the magnificent grand gothic Sacred Heart Church.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Collection O 13574 Balaji Dental College
Grand Continent T Nagar
Hotel Mars Deluxe
Hotel O Moon Stay
Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
Thiviyam Airport Hotel
Hotel Beebiz Guindy
First Inn Hotels
Bells Grand Inn
Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
Saravanas Park
Celebrity Hotel- Near US Consulate & Sanakara Nethralaya & Apollo

and 2,624 more pickup points

We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Chennai city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.

Using your ticket

Contact info: Mobile +91-9810311292 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses/sunscreen, and at least 1 liter (32 fl oz) of drinking water per person are highly recommended
If requiring pickup from the Chennai International Airport, please advise flight arrival details on checkout
Pondicherry Museum is Closed on Mondays and National Holidays