Pondicherry trip from Bangalore

About Pondicherry

Pondicherry is two towns in one: the French Quarter with its quiet lanes, heritage buildings and promenade, and the Tamil Quarter with markets and temples. It is walkable, so stays in or near the French Quarter make the trip easy.

Auroville, just outside the town, is an experimental township with the Matrimandir meditation centre; visit arrangements for the Matrimandir are managed locally, so we check them while planning.

Things to do in Pondicherry

• White Town (French Quarter) walks
• Promenade Beach at sunrise
• Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram
• Cafes, bakeries and heritage hotels

Who Pondicherry suits

Couples, friends and families who like walking, food and a relaxed seaside pace.

Getting to Pondicherry from Bengaluru

Puducherry has a small airport with limited flights. The nearest major railhead is Villupuram, about 35 km away. Most travellers from Bengaluru drive or take a bus, and the road passes Hosur and Krishnagiri.

A sample plan for Pondicherry

Day one: walk through White Town and have dinner near the promenade. Day two: Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point in the morning, and the beach in the afternoon. Day three: the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and a slow breakfast before the drive back.

Planning tips for Pondicherry

• Park outside the French Quarter and walk, because many streets are narrow.
• Check the Auroville visitor arrangements before you go.
• Evenings are the best time for the promenade.

Stays and planning

Stays we recommend here include Palais de Mahe CGH Earth Puducherry, Maison Perumal CGH Earth Puducherry, Ginger Pondicherry. Availability and the final price are confirmed by the TripBanao team when you enquire. See our stays in Pondicherry.