Situated on the Coromandel Coast in an enclave in Tamil Nadu’s
South Arcot district, Pondicherry is 162 kms. south of Madras. It is the
capital of the Union Territory of the same name and has three other
enclaves including Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, Yanam in Andhra Pradesh and
Mahe in Kerala. Pondicherry has a long history dating back 2000 years
when it was an important Roman trading post. Though the Portuguese were
the first Europeans in Pondicherry, it is the French connection that
made this city famous.
Pondicherry still maintains something of its French flavour in its
street names, policemen’s kepis, spellings, the French accent, a
mixture of French words in ordinary conversation, and research
institutions and monuments which are named after and dedicated to French
heroes.
And while you are in Pondy you cannot miss the world-famous ashram of
Sri Aurobindo.
Day 01: Chennai - Pondicherry
Today arrive in Pondicherry on your own and check into the Hotel.
Explore the town (on own). Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02: In Pondicheriry
Today after breakfast depart on a sight seeing tour of Pondicherry (on
own). Spend the evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Pondicharry - Chennai
Today you have some time to spend just strolling around this beautiful
Indo-French town or just do some shopping. Return to Chennai relaxed and
with a lot of new memories.
