Top Pondicherry Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Hop a vintage-style bicycle to discover French, Tamil, and Muslim neighborhoods in the scenic, seaside city of Pondicherry. Traveling by bike isn't only a fun way to get around town—you’ll also be able to cover more sights in less time. Speed down cobblestoned streets and beachside promenades, getting a peek at colonial architecture and flower-filled public parks. A garden breakfast is included, with your choice of French or South Indian.

The South Indian city of Pondicherry has long been celebrated for its Gallic influences and with this tour, with beautiful French architecture alongside traditional Dravidian temples. This tour will show you many of the city's highlights, from the Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple to the Church of Our Lady of Angels. You'll also head out to Auroville to see the gold-domed Matrimandir, a place of meditation and quiet reflection.

South India is known for its lush scenery and standout attractions, but the best entry-point into the picturesque region is through its craft traditions. During this unique and instructive lesson, you’ll discover the art of Kolam, rice powder-painted patterns that Indian women draw in front of their homes. Both children and adults are welcome to this family-friendly workshop, which gives insights into local cultures.

If you’ve ticked off the sights and are eager for more in-depth cultural experience, then this family-friendly workshop has you covered. Perfect for both kids and adults, this hands-on lesson teaches the time-honored Indian tradition of Mehendi, decorative designs drawn on hands and feet. Learn the history of the ancient art form as you make your own natural paste then practice tracing lines, building up to elaborate patterns.

This tour include visit to Aurovil,Sri Aurobindo, Pondicherry Museum, French Colonies Walk tour. Entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included. We provide pick up and drop off from Jodhpur city hotel. We are further flexible to adjust the guest requirement during the tour if possible.

Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Course in India Open yourself up to the countless opportunities with SANCYA school of yoga's 200-hour yoga teacher training course near Auroville and Puducherry, India. This 200-hour course will help you discover the relationship between mind and body through yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques. SANCYA yoga focuses on how you can heal yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally using five elements, SANCYA School of Yoga is recognized by Yoga Alliance USA. Whether you are planning to start a new career as a yoga teacher, or are seeking a course for deep personal interest and expansion of your yoga knowledge and practice, this teacher training program will give you a firm foundation for both. This 24 days of yoga teacher training course will be unique because you will be guided by three yoga and naturopathy doctors and one yogic pandit.

Experience Pondicherry like a local with a professional tour guide. Choose an option with Bicycle or E-Bike or Walking Tour Ride In the streets of white town, Tamil Quarters and Muslim quarters Aesthetic Kolam Experience in 19th Century Tamil Quarters.

Experience the popular gateway Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites near to Chennai, known for its picturesque beauty, carved temples and rock-cut caves, heritage and culture on this guided day trip to Chennai's most perennial favorite gateway.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. A perfect getaway spot for lovers? For seekers of spirituality and romance, Pondicherry is known for the location of Auroville, attracting thousands of lovers to explore this beautiful city. These places in Pondicherry are known for preserving the remnants of French heritage with Indian culture and offering a jolly good time. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Situated at a distance of 7 miles from Pondicherry is Auroville, an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities. Highlights: • French quarter • Statue of Mahatma Gandhi • Bharati Park • Matrimandir • Sri Aurobindo Ashram

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Travelers visiting Pondicherry will find Arikamedu mentioned in a lot of tourist brochures, as it should be, but sadly enough there is very little information to be had. And a visit to the site itself reveals nothing of the historical significance and the archaeological bounty that lies buried in layers of soil beneath the crumbling ruins of the French Mission House. Indeed, it is quite futile to go to Arikamedu unless you accompanied by someone who has knowledge of its past - stretching back to 2nd century BCE, and beyond! At the site, there is no information board, or a person to explain the history of the place.

This guided bicycle tour discovers Pondicherry’s different neighborhoods. It is a two-hour long excursion through the various quarters of this town marked by French colonial influences. Explore the French, Muslim and Tamil quarters of Pondicherry during the early morning hours. Highlights: • French Quarter • Barathi Park and Government Park. • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus • Botanical gardens, and Old Town

Puducherry famous for its brightly painted houses with bougainvillea laden walls, large boulevards, streets and road signs boasting French names, gothic churches and colonial buildings, serene backwaters and pristine beaches, topped with authentic French cuisine. Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.

Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. On this walking tour explore the French quarter of the town and discover the French influence in its houses, official buildings and the Church of Notre Dame. Walk around the town at a leisurely pace and listen to the commentary of your guide as you go past important landmarks. Highlights: • French Quarter landmarks like the Church of Notre Dame • The Government House, an elegant palace with a blend of Indian and European architectural styles • Commentary from your guide

The union territory of Pondicherry is a former French colonial settlement that is home to various cultures. Experience the diversity of the city through a delicious meal prepared by your host. Your meal is inspired by a multitude of cultures including French, Vietnamese, Cambodian, South Indian, Portuguese, and Creole cuisine. Help prepare a few dishes and then sit down with the family to enjoy a nice meal.

If you are running short on time or just come down to explore tourist destinations in and around city, half day city tour is the best option. We have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Trails of Pondicherry tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and lifestyle.

Combine a visit to the Nataraja (dancing Shiva) Temple in Chidambaram with a visit to the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest with this private tour. You'll start with a morning boat ride in the mangrove, where you'll likely spot all sorts of birds and other creatures. You'll then continue to the Nataraja Temple, which dates back to the 10th century before you return to Pondicherry.

Explore the beautiful town of Auroville, the famous Indian city built with the hands of the 60s flower power era, visit diverse and spiritual benchmarks including the Savitri Bhavan and Art & Culture centers. Highlights: 1. Walk on the open fields of the Matrimandir Viewpoint and marvel at the stunning monumental structure. 2. Learn about the spiritual significance of the Matrimandir for yoga practitioners and enthusiasts. 3. Experience a variety of activities that foster mindfulness and creativity on your visit to the Arts & Culture Centers. 4. End the tour on a peaceful stroll on the street lined with trendy markets and cafés.

The buildings in French section of Pondicherry are a legacy of French history in India. The French Heritage walk takes you through streets that are laid out in a well-planned grid pattern. The buildings in the French section are easily recognizable by their ornate gateways arches, garden courtyards with multicoloured bougainvilleas and the buildings themselves painted in pleasant hues of lime and peach.

On this day excursion from Pondicherry, visit the largest Shiva temple in the world. The temple is situated in the town of Thiruvannamalai, about 60 miles from Pondicherry. After a tour of the temple, visit the nearby Ashram (monastery) of the Saint and Philosopher, Sri Ramana Maharshi, who lived here until his death in 1950. Highlights • Drive through the South Indian countryside  • Visit to Arunachaleswarar Temple, the largest Shiva temple in the world • Visit to Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashram

Pondicherry is a foodies destination and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression.

Puducherry arts and craft is a delightful experience and we are very fortunate that even today our rich art and craft culture is preserved in the Murungapakkam Village. Experience the famous art and craft of Puducherry by walking around the houses and small joint of Puducherry village, explore the rich art, closely observe the off beat museum, shops, galleries showcasing handicrafts etc.

On this six-hour tour explore the major sights of the former French colony of Pondicherry and visit the unique township of Auroville. Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now called, remained under French rule until 1954. Even today, French influence is visible everywhere. Auroville is an experimental township that was founded in 1968 and is today home to people of several nationalities. Highlights: • French quarter • Statue of Mahatma Gandhi • Bharati Park • Matrimandir - Auroville • Sri Aurobindo Ashram