Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

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12 Hours

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Offered in: English

Overview

This is a day trip from Chennai organized in a private car. The highlights include a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, which is dedicated to Sri Aurobindo Ghosh the philosopher and revolutionary, French heritage walk followed by French lunch, the lovely esplanade beside the Bay of Bengal, visit to a unique handmade paper factory and Auroville the global village.

This is an all-inclusive trip where we take care of transport, breakfast & lunch, activities and guide.

What's Included

Private transportation
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Guide
Full time guide

Breakfast

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Start time

07:30 AM

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What To Expect

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry. The tour begins with a visit to his memorial at the Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. The memorial also has a section on Sri Aurobindo’s famous disciple Mirra Alfassa. It is the perfect place for meditation.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pondicherry

A French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. This heritage walk will help you appreciate the French connection with Pondicherry.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper. Sri Aurobindo Paper Factory started 50 years ago and makes paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. In this visit guests will experience how the paper is produced from cotton rags and then processed with techniques like silk screen printing and marbling.

45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Statue Of Gandhi

A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Auroville

Post lunch we travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens. Auroville was conceived with the vision that- “There should be a somewhere on earth, a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony…”. Guests will also get to see the various ways in which its citizens practice sustainable way of life. Matri Mandir is a giant dome for silent meditation. Guests can see it from outside on a day visit. Note permission for meditating inside has to be taken one day in advance in person.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch is planned in a traditional south indian restaurant

Operated by 5 Senses Walks

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 18983P12

Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

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Statue Of Gandhi

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Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

Select Date and Travelers

Overview

What's Included

Meeting And Pickup

Start time

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Pondicherry

Statue Of Gandhi

Auroville

Additional Info

Cancellation Policy

Questions?

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