Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai | La Vacanza Travel

Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai

Duration: 10 to 12 hours
Destination: India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai
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  • 10 to 12 hours
  • Chennai
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  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Drive your way to the amazing experimental township of Auroville, it is a universal city in the making in south-India dedicated to the ideal of human unity based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. And range over the majestic french colonial city of Pondicherry visiting all important attractions of both these city.

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• Includes All Entrance Tickets.
• Rush free and Comfortable Tour Itinerary.
• All tour carried out by Government Approved Guide with In-depth knowledge of History.
• Traditional Indian Souvenir at Departure.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Auroville, Auroville, Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu

Auroville is an experimental township in Viluppuram district mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India with some parts in the Union Territory of Puducherry in South India. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa and designed by architect Roger Anger.

Stop At: Matrimandir Road, Matrimandir Rd, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India

Matrimandir, which is the Sanskrit word for 'Temple of The Mother', is the most important edifice of the Auroville township in Pondicherry. Located just in the middle of Auroville in a large open area known as 'Peace', Matrimandir is fondly known as the 'soul of the city' and holds crucial spiritual significance for those who practice Integral Yoga. At the same time, it is also a place for individual silent concentration. You can visit Matrimandir from inside. (Prior booking required)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Manakula Vinyanagar, Pondicherry India

Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Dedicated to the god Ganesa.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Seaside Promenade, Pondicherry 605001 India

One of the things that does justice to Pondicherry's French Roots is its beautiful Seaside Promenade. The area is well maintained, clean and beautiful and you can actually feel foam spray on your face while sipping a cooler in one of the many cafes at the promenade. Whether you're visiting during the sunny day or the starry night, the Seaside Promenade is equally feel good.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rock Beach, White Town, Pondicherry 605001 India

Promenade beach also known as rock beach or Gandhi beach or pondicherry beach. Known by many names is best for evening walks along the beach. ... Areas like aurobindo ashram, French consulate etc are all at walking distance from the beach.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mahatma Gandhi Road Sacred Heart Square, Pondicherry 605001 India

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, situated on the south boulevard of Pondicherry in Puducherry, India, is an oriental specimen of Gothic architecture. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rue de la Marine, Pondicherry India

The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910. On 24 November 1926, after a major spiritual realization, Sri Aurobindo withdrew from public view in order to continue his spiritual work. At this time he handed over the full responsibility for the inner and outer lives of the sadhaks (spiritual aspirants) and the ashram to his spiritual collaborator, "the Mother", earlier known as Mirra Alfassa. This date is therefore generally known as the founding-day of the ashram, though, as Sri Aurobindo himself wrote, it had “less been created than grown around him as its centre.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges, Rue, Dumas St White Town, Pondicherry 605001 India

Looking out over the Bay of Bengal, with its frontage facing the rising sun, the church of Our Lady of Angels stands in the former Capuchins' square, surrounded by the streets Dumas, Surcouf and Romain Rolland. Between the church and the sea lies a little garden, in the middle of which stands a statue of Joan of Arc, armoured and carrying a battle standard. The statue and the garden bearing her name, were acquired and gifted by Francois Gaudart, politician and industrialist, shortly before his return to France in 1919.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pondicherry Museum, Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry 605001 India

The Pondicherry Museum is an art and history museum located in Pondicherry, India. It is especially noted for its collection of fine lost wax bronzes form the period of the Chola Empire. The Museum's collection includes 81 Chola bronze sculptures, ranking as one of the largest collections of Chola bronzes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Hotel pick up and drop

Exclusions
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Booking of Matri Mandir should be done prior to scheduled tour.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
All the travelers are requested to wait in the hotel lobby 15-20 mins before the scheduled start of the tour.

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

10 to 12 hours


User's Reviews

AhLua

29 Mar, 2024

Knowledgeable tour guide and professional driver, making our experience of South India meaningful and fun. We had a terrific time!

Kym_B

27 Mar, 2024

Taxi was very uncomfortable, no suspension, very poor seating, driver surfing internet while driving, vehicle in very poor condition, no water provided as promised. Tour guide was excellent however tour had large travel time in very poor vehicle & Driver

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