Pondicherry Family Packages

Pondicherry’s seeping simplicity with a rich history, ancient landmarks, and delectable food make it the most desirable place to visit.

Places to visit in Pondicherry

Planning a holiday to Pondicherry? Make sure to include these attractions in your itinerary and witness the best of this destination.

1. Sir Aurobindo Ghosh Ashram

What’s Special: Peaceful aura, rich heritage

Nearby Attractions: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Bharati Government Park, French War Memorial, Pondicherry Museum, Seaside Promenade

Timings: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Distance From City: 3 km

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, taxi

Sir Aurobindo founded the Ashram in the year 1926, for his spiritual growth. The place has grown huge and welcomes many spiritual speakers from around the globe. Individuals who are seeking spiritual healing and knowledge must head out to the ashram. Moreover, the ashram is a great place for yoga and helps you heal and transform your body and mind.

2. Auroville

What’s Special: The places focus on human unity

Nearby Attractions: Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Paradise Beach, Seaside Promenade, Rock Beach, Serenity Beach

Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays)

Distance From City: 10.3 km

Transportation Options: Taxi, bus, cab

Mirra Alfassa, who was a spiritual collaborator of Sir Aurobindo, founded Auroville in 1968. Her focus was to create a town where people from all nationalities could live together in peace and harmony. Auroville is a calm and composed place and is visited by many therapists who conduct various workshops. Even for a casual visitor, Auroville is a captivating place.

3. Goubert Avenue

What’s Special: Monuments, relaxing spot

Nearby Attractions: Promenade Beach, Aurobindo Ashram, Rock Beach, The Sacred Heart Basilica, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Timings: Open throughout the day

Distance From City: 3.6 km

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, taxi

Popularly known as the Beach Road, Goubert Avenue is a perfect place to hang out and enjoy some outdoor activities. You can take a leisurely stroll on the road, soak up the breathtaking sunrise/sunset views, or go cycling. Since the area is near the beach, the weather here is mostly pleasant with a cool sea breeze. Interestingly, no traffic movement is allowed in the area from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 am the next morning. Therefore, you can peacefully enjoy your evenings here with your loved ones.

4. Jawahar Toy Museum

What’s Special: A collection of dolls from various states of the country

Nearby Attractions: Auroville, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bharathi Park, Botanical Garden Pondicherry, Arikamedu

Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Distance From City: 3.2 km

Transportation Options: Bus, taxi, cab

One of the best places for kids as well as adults, Jawahar Toy Museum exhibits a spectacular collection of dolls from numerous Indian states including Rajasthan, Assam, Haryana, Bengal, Punjab, Kashmir, Gujarat, and more. Featuring over 140 dolls, the museum is located in the heart of the city at the old lighthouse and near Gandhi Maidan. Boasting dolls with varied shapes, sizes, artistry, and design, the museum is a treat for visitors. Besides dolls, you can also find small tribal figurines, miniature hot air balloons, vintage toy cars, toy trains and tracks, etc.

5. Promenade Beach

What’s Special: Serene views, water adventures

Nearby Attractions: French War Memorial, Old Lighthouse, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Bharati Government Park, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Timings: Open throughout the day

Distance From City: 3.8 km

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, taxi

One of the best places to visit in Pondicherry, Promenade Beach is known for its azure waters, shimmering sand, ocean sprays, alluring coastline, and soothing aura. You can either relax while soaking up the excellent views or indulge in water activities like snorkelling, diving, surfing, etc. The beach is located adjacent to Goubert avenue and near the M.G. Road area, hence you can easily reach here by local transport.

Best Time to Visit

Winter Season

Pondicherry experiences winters from October to February where the temperature ranges from 22-degrees Celsius to 32-degrees Celsius. This is also the best season to visit Pondicherry, as the weather is pleasant and you can easily enjoy sightseeing. The place might experience light showers but it will not be any hindrance to anyone. During winters Yoga Festival is held every year, so if you want to witness it, winters are the perfect time to visit Pondicherry. Book a family trip to Pondicherry in winter and enjoy the day at the beach.

Summer Season

Summer starts in March and ends in June in Pondicherry. The temperature ranges from 26-degrees Celcius to 42-degrees Celsius. As Pondicherry is a coastal city, the humidity during these months increases to 93 percent, making the weather really hot and sweaty. However, this is the best time to enjoy the beaches and participate in a range of water sports activities. People who don’t mind the hot and humid weather can travel to Pondicherry during the summer season.

Monsoon Season

Monsoon in Pondicherry begins in the month of July and stays till September. The average temperature fluctuates from 25-degrees Celcius to 35-degrees Celcius. The downpour brings in a lot of humidity. Monsoons make the city look refreshed with lush surroundings of greenery and colorful flowers. The most important festival of Pondicherry which is the birthday of Sir Aurobindo also falls in Monsoon, the entire city is lit and busy at celebrations. If you want to visit the festival, book a family trip to Pondicherry in monsoons.

How to Reach?

By Air

Pondicherry has a domestic airport which accommodates the landing of small flights from Bangalore and Hyderabad. You can also get a connecting flight to Pondicherry if you are coming from Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. The nearest international airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International Airport, from here Pondicherry is 135 kilometers.

By Train

Villupuram railway station is nearest to Pondicherry, approximately 35 kilometers from the town. Villupuram is very well connected to the major Indian cities. Upon reaching the station, one can easily take a taxi and reach Pondicherry town.

By Bus

The bus services are on a regular basis from Chennai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore, and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both luxurious and state-owned buses are available.