Top Pondicherry Private and Luxury

• Bike past the quaint and quite by lanes of French Quarters to encounter local scenes of Pondicherry’s life. • Ride through spiritually charged Aurobindo Ashram and unwind yourself on wheels. • Refuel with French inspired dessert at a heritage building, now home to an award-winning restaurant.

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.

Experience the Beauty of Pondicherry explored in a Day City Tour with some interesting explanations by the Organizer about the Sites. Suggesting good dine & wines in the city, have a leisure shopping on the roadside handicrafts shops, clothing and eatables. Enjoy the sizzling Water rides on the backwater of Pondicherry and spend sometime in the Clean Beach Dunes of "Paradise Island"

Airavatesvara Temple is a UNESCO world heritage site along with other Chola temples built between 10th to 12th century AD. Its unlike the Brihadeshwara and Gangaikonda Cholapuram temples is a smaller in size and  wonderful work of art and architecture. It has lot of exquisite carving and was built associating the concept of Nitya Vinoda which means perpetual entertainment The city of Gangaikondacholapuram was probably founded by Rajendra chola before his 17th year. Most of the Chola kings who succeeded Rajendra were crowned here. The Vimana with its recessed corners and upward movement presents a striking contrast to the straight-sided pyramidal tower of Thanjavur but with octagon shape of Dravidian architecture. As it rises to a height of 182 feet (55 m) and is shorter than the Thanjavur tower with larger plinth, it is often described as the feminine counterpart of the Thanjavur temple.

Take a private full-day tour of Pondicherry and Auroville and delve into the history of the French in India. Head to the historic French quarter in Pondicherry and visit attractions such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Barathi Park, Government Park, Old Town, and the botanical gardens. Stroll along Pondicherry Beach, and go to Auroville — a popular spiritual community founded in 1968. Learn about the history and traditions from your guide on a tour that includes private guide and transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cover the highlights of Pondicherry—a former French colony in India— with your own personal guide and chauffeured, air-conditioned vehicle. On this fully private tour, you’ll visit a centuries-old church, colonial-era landmarks, and Ganesh temples, plus embark on a comfortable drive out to the sprawling spiritual compound of Auroville, located a short distance from the city.

Auroville is a completely unique concept—a 'Universal City' designed to promote diversity, human unity, and sustainable living. With this tour, travel to the city in the comfort of a private vehicle and take your time exploring. Admire the magnificent Matrimandir temple, visit the Auroville Botanical Gardens, and learn all about life in the city at the Visitor's Centre.

A town that is full of life one day may face the wrath of God and within a short span of time turn into rubble. Dhanushkodi is one such example it is now a town of just a few fishermen and remnants of its history. Though Dhanushkodi has been officially named a ghost town or city of the dead, it doesn’t give goosebumps. Instead, the charm of this ‘city of the dead’ will indeed make one’s heart long to come here again and again

Explore Pondicherry through its role in the award-winning novel and movie ‘Life of Pi’ on this adventurous sightseeing tour. With round-trip transport from your Pondicherry hotel included, follow in the footsteps of brave protagonist Piscine Molitor Patel—Pi—with your guide. Visit top attractions such as Goubert Market, the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Pondicherry Botanical Gardens, and see where Yann Martel's 2001 novel was brought to life on screen.

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.

One of the finest forts in India, it has three different hilltop citadels and a massive boundary of thick walls and cliffs. Owing to its enormous structure the fort is fortified to the extent that Shivaji, the Maratha king, named it as the "most impregnable fortress in India." The British called it the “Troy of the East”.

Leave the city behind you and start travelling to visit famous Arunachala Temple in Thiruvannaamalai is one of the greatest Shiva temples in India. It also widely known because of the Ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi who lived here and taught the virtues of philosophy only through silence and meditation. After his passing away in 1950, a Samadhi has been erected at this Ashram which is visited by many devotees from India and abroad. The Ashram is situated at the foot of the hills, outside the town.

Pondicherry otherwise called Puducherry or Pondi is home to the most flawless shorelines in India. This tour offers a cooking class at a local home in Pondicherry. Prepare a South Indian meal with your hosts and then enjoy it with them. It is a unique experience where you also get to interact with your hosts and learn more about the culture of Pondicherry. Highlights: • A typical home in Pondicherry • A traditional South Indian meal • Interaction with your hosts

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

Puducherry has some of the best temples of India and is the perfect territory to awaken your religious aspirations and beliefs. Not only because of the historical and famous temple in Pondicherry  but also because of the tranquil atmosphere the place imbibes.

The Great Living Chola Temples comprise of three temples; the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. The patrons of Lord Shiva dedicated magnificent architectural splendors to their beloved God. The Chola style involves use of granite to create design consisting of deities, warriors, kings and dancers. The Dravidian structures reflect the property of the Chola Empire. The glories till live in the wonderful temples.

Venture away from Pondicherry to visit the Pichavaram mangroves and Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. The Pichavaram mangrove forest is one of the largest in the world and is home to a variety of wildlife including almost 200 species of birds. Then head to the city of Chidambaram to see the Thillai Nataraja Temple, a religious complex dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of Tamil Nadu’s most architecturally beautiful structures.