# French Touch In Pondicherry **Route**: `/solo-women-group-travel/french-touch-in-pondicherry` ## Overview Pondicherry, a former French colony, is a treasure trove of colonial heritage. The French Quarter's picturesque tree-lined streets, mustard-hued villas, and tantalizing cafes wafting aromas of delectable delicacies, perfectly capture the essence of French charm. Auroville adds a spiritual allure. With its exquisite cuisine, boutique shopping, serene beaches, and tranquil ashrams, Pondicherry offers a sublime blend of relaxation and exploration, making it an idyllic retreat from life's turmoil. ## Quick Facts - **Duration**: 5 Days & 4 Nights - **Starting Point**: Chennai Airport - **Comfort Level**: deluxe Stay - **Collections**: culture & heritage, active - **Tags**: november, india, pondicherry - **Starting Price**: ₹55,000 (twin share) - **Temperature**: 24°C - 30°C in Nov ## Departure Dates - **Nov 26, 2026**: ₹55,000 - 10 spots available ## Your WOW Buddy **Anjali** will be your trip leader for this journey. Dream destination-Japan Food- Momo Activity- trekking Your WOW Buddy is an experienced female trip leader who will accompany you throughout the journey, ensuring your safety, comfort, and an unforgettable travel experience. ## Activities - Manakula Vinayagar Temple - Mahabalipuram - Aurobindo Ashram - Auroville ## Detailed Itinerary ### Day 1: Chennai to Pondicherry Pondicherry, or Puducherry, commonly referred to as just Pondy, is a former French colony and one of the best places to glimpse colonial heritage. The French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-coloured villas and cafes filled with the aroma of mouth-watering delicacies, is the ideal place to experience the lingering French influence. Another fascinating draw is Auroville. Between the food, the shopping, the beaches, the ashrams, and the general sense of tranquillity, Pondicherry offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, making it an ideal retreat from life’s chaos. It is also becoming a favourite destination for all women travel groups seeking safe and enriching getaways, offering women friendly travel experiences that combine culture, comfort, and connection. Whether you are looking to make friends while travelling or planning your next solo women group travel experience, Pondicherry provides the perfect setting for memorable journeys and meaningful connections. **Accommodation**: Sanctuary Amaidiyana or Similar (4*) ### Day 2: Pondicherry After the breakfast we visit the Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community founded by a Bengali philosopher, Aurobindo, in the early 20th century. After which we proceed for a guided walking tour to see some local highlights from outside like French War Memorial, the Aayi Mandapam, a 19th Century Lighthouse, Romain Rolland Library and The Museum, Heritage White town. Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Overnight stay in Pondicherry. **Accommodation**: Sanctuary Amaidiyana or Similar (4*) ### Day 3: Auroville After the breakfast, we visit Auroville (city of dawn), which is an experimental township founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa and designed by architect Roger Anger. You will also visit the Matrimandir (from outside). There will be some free time to look around and indulge in some shopping spree before we head for lunch at the Auroville café (at our own cost). Back to the hotel & Overnight stay in Pondicherry. **Accommodation**: Sanctuary Amaidiyana or Similar (4*) ### Day 4: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram After breakfast check out and proceed to Mahabalipuram (95 km/2 hrs approx) where we visit the Dakshinachitra Cultural Centre, an exciting cross-cultural living museum dedicated to the art, architecture, culture and performing arts of South India. Visit seven Monolithic Temple in Mahabalipuram, each carved from a single granite boulder standing on the seashore It depicts a story from the Mahabharata of how Arjuna performed several austerities in order to obtain Shiva's weapon. Later, check into the hotel at Mahabalipuram which offers sweeping views of swaying coconut trees and the tranquil shore line. Dinner & Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram. **Accommodation**: MGM Mahabalipuram or Similar (4*) ### Day 5: Departure from Chennai Post breakfast, head out by 10 AM and drive to Chennai Airport (55 Kms/ 1.5 hrs drive) to board the flight back home. ## What's Included - ✓ Accommodation on Twin Sharing Basis in hotels mentioned in the itinerary - ✓ Meals as per itinerary - ✓ All Group Transfers as mentioned in the itinerary - ✓ Daily transfers by AC Tempo Traveller - ✓ Entry charges to temples in Mahabalipuram - ✓ Half day sightseeing in Pondicherry - ✓ Half day tour of Auroville - ✓ Travel Insurance upto 69 years - ✓ Tips for Driver and Guide - ✓ Inclusive of GST ## What's Not Included - ✗ Airfare/Train Fare - ✗ Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, camera/video camera fee at monuments, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses - ✗ Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any flight/train delays or re-scheduling etc. - ✗ Meals and all other services which are not mentioned in the aforementioned itinerary. - ✗ Early check in or late check out - ✗ Optional excursions and activities - ✗ Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation or arriving by flight that does not match with the majority of the group - ✗ Porter fees in Hotels and Airports - ✗ Any item not mentioned in cost includes section above ## Customer Reviews > I travelled with wow for Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram in Feb 2021 after almost over a year due to Covid crisis. I was worried and anxious due to the ongoing issue but i want to thank wow club and vithika for arranging the trip so well. It was a very well organised trip taking care of all the precautions and ensuring the fun was intact as well at the same time. Vithika is one of the best wow buddies to travel with. She was very helpful, organised and nice to talk to through out the trip. I am happy and thankful to Vithika for being our buddy in this trip and organising the trip so well and perfectly in this crisis time and for being there throughout the trip in case any one needed any help. Thank you for the great trip wow club and looking forward to other trips as well this year. — **Anshu Kalra** > I had a fantastic time on the trip to Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram. It was well-organised and covered a lot of ground in just a few days. One of the best things about the trip was that all the travellers had ample time to roam around in one leg of the trip, and completely relax in another leg. The trip was managed well, all thanks to you. I would definitely travel with WOW again. It has been an incredible experience. — **Garima Shukla**, Editor ## Booking Policies ### Early Bird Offers Get an Early Bird ticket with discounts. 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