Experience the perfect blend of French heritage, coastal beauty, spirituality, and vibrant culture with Stormfree Adventures & Tourism on an unforgettable journey to Pondicherry & Auroville.
Stroll through the charming French Quarter, admire colorful colonial architecture, relax on pristine beaches, and enjoy the peaceful seaside promenade overlooking the Bay of Bengal. Explore iconic landmarks, beautiful churches, cafés, and vibrant streets that give Pondicherry its unique European charm.
Continue your journey to the world-famous Auroville, the "Universal City," where people from across the globe live together in harmony. Visit the serene Matrimandir, experience the tranquil atmosphere, and discover a community dedicated to peace, sustainable living, and human unity.
Whether you're seeking relaxation, history, culture, photography, or a peaceful getaway, this tour offers the perfect escape from everyday life. Join Stormfree Adventures & Tourism and create unforgettable memories amidst the timeless beauty of Pondicherry and the serene spirit of Auroville. 🌊🏛️✨
- Explore the charming French Quarter (White Town) with its colorful colonial architecture
- Relax at the scenic Rock Beach, Promenade Beach & Serenity Beach
- Capture Instagram-worthy moments at Pondicherry's iconic streets and cafés
- Enjoy a peaceful Boating Experience through the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, the world's second-largest mangrove forest
- Visit the famous Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram, one of India's most sacred Shiva temples
- Experience peace and spirituality at the Matrimandir, Auroville – The Universal City
- Indulge in delicious French & South Indian Fusion Cuisine at charming cafés
- Explore beautiful churches, heritage buildings, and colonial landmarks
- Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets along the Bay of Bengal
- Shop for unique handicrafts, souvenirs, and local products
- Experience the perfect blend of French elegance, Tamil culture, and coastal beauty
- Leisurely stroll through vibrant streets filled with art, culture, and history
- Ideal for Solo Travellers, Couples, Families & Groups
- Plenty of Photography Opportunities & Unforgettable Memories
- Hello Travelers, it’s time to explore pondi. We assemble at the station and board our train to Puducherry.
- The journey is going to be filled with games & interactive session.
- Train Name: DR - PDY :
- Note: Train tickets will be in confirmed or RAC (half window seat) as per seat availability at your time of booking.
Meals:None
- Enjoy a scenic train journeywith entertaining activities organized by our experienced captains.
- Don't forget to bring your UNO cards for added fun!
Meals:None
- Reach early morning and check into the hotel
- Rest for a while, and have a stomach-full breakfast, then leave for our sightseeing
- Start with the very calming 'Aurobindo ashram' Give yourself a soothing start to the trip here. Meditate if you like.
- After Aurobindo Ashram we visit the Manakula temple followed by lunch
- Next, we will head towards the rock beach. Spend your evening at the rock beach, exploring the Gandhi statue, some famous churches, and the old lighthouse today.
- Walk around the white town at night or go clubbing.
- Sleepover
Meals:Breakfast+Lunch
- Today we will start our day with a soothing sunrise by the Serenity beach.
- Return to your stay, freshen up, have breakfast, and leave for Auroville.
- Visit the very famous Matrimandir today, architecture that forms the ‘soul’ of Auroville town.
- There are many cafes at Auroville that we can explore today.
- After Auroville sightseeing, we will visit Serenity beach
- Later, in the evening you can hike the streets of Pondy
Meals:Breakfast+Lunch
- Wake up early morning and leave for Chidambaram, breakfast on the way
- Explore the massive Chidambaram temple which is the geometrical center of the earth.
- After exploring Chidambaram we will enjoy boating in the mangrove forest of Pitchavaram.
- Post which we depart back to Pondicherry and have a late lunch.
- Evening we stop by Paradise beach for sunset and return back to the hotel for a rest
- 9.00pm we take Chaulukya Express back to Pune,Mumbai and Bangalore
Meals:Breakfast+Lunch
- Enjoy the scenic train journey
- 6:00 am:- Reach Bangalore with loads of memories
Meals:None
- 2.00 am: Reach Pune with loads of memories
- 6.00 am: Reach Mumbai with loads of memories
Note: Train tickets will be in confirmed or RAC(half window seat) as per availability of seats for last-minute bookings!
Auro Bindo Ashram|Manakula Temple|Rock Beach
What is included in the tour
What is included in the tour
- Train travel from Pune/Mumbai/Bangalore
- 2 nights’ accommodation on a triple sharing basis (gender-specific)
- Additional accomodation in chennai or pondy people for one night if booked chennai to chennai package
- Two-wheeler rental for 2 days in Pondicherry, including petrol
- 6 meals in total (Breakfast and Lunch on Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5)
- Entry fees to Paradise Beach
- Private transportation (based on batch size) to Chidambaram and Pichavaram
- Boating charges at Pichavaram
- Entry fees to Auroville
- Guided tour of key attractions
What is NOT included in the tour
What is NOT included in the tour
- Dinners
- Camera fees
- Meals during train travel
- Any items not listed in the inclusions
- Scooter parking fees
- Entry to the globe sightseeing (if open)
- 5% GST applied during checkout
- A minimal 0.99% convenience charge will be applied to UPI transactions. Card payments will need a convenience charge of 2.3% which will be applied once you select the Razorpay payment method at the end of your booking process.
- Pondicherry: Aurobindo ashram, Manakula temple, Promanode Beach/Rock beach, Gandhi statue, some famous churches, and the old lighthouse, Night Clubbing
- Auroville: Serenity beach.,Matrimandir , Auroville Town Exploration, Cafes
- Chidambaram: Chidambaram temple
- Pichavaram: Boating in the mangrove forest
Clothing
- Lightweight and breathable clothing for warm weather
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants for sun and insect protection
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Flip-flops or sandals for beach visits
- Swimwear for water activities
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Sunglasses
Toiletries and Personal Care
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap or body wash
- Deodorant
- Razor (if needed)
- Sunscreen with a high SPF
- Moisturizer
- Insect repellent
- Hand sanitizer
- Quick-drying travel towel
- Personal hygiene items (if required)
Medications and First Aid
- Personal prescription medications (if any)
- Basic first-aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers)
- Motion sickness pills (if needed)
- Any specific over-the-counter medications you may require
Electronics and Accessories
- Mobile phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera or smartphone
- Headphones or earbuds
- Adapters and charging cables
Money and Essentials
- Sufficient cash (ATMs may not be readily available)
- Credit/debit cards
- Small backpack or daypack
- Travel pillow and eye mask
Miscellaneous
- Reusable water bottle
- Snacks (nuts, granola bars, etc.)
- Entertainment (books, magazines, or playing cards)
- Travel umbrella (if traveling during the monsoon season)
- Ziplock bags or dry bags
- Travel adapter
Personal Items
- Personal identification tags for luggage
- Travel wallet or pouch
Note:
- Pack according to the season and weather conditions during your trip.
- Review the itinerary for any specific items needed for activities like trekking or water adventures.
- Consider packing in a lightweight, compact manner to make travel easier.
- Scroll down to the "BOOK NOW" button and click it.
- Select your departure date from the calendar and proceed.
- Select your ticket type and quantity. (If you have a coupon code, apply at this stage)
- Fill out our personal details and proceed.
- Select your payment type (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking) and proceed.
- Once your tickets are booked, you will receive tickets along with the WhatsApp group link via email. Click on the link to join the WhatsApp group.
- If you don't receive at WhatsApp group link, don't worry we will email it to you two days prior to the trip.
- Further details about the trip will be shared on that WhatsApp group 1-2 days prior to the trip.
Bank Account Details:
- Name: Stormfree Adventures & Tourism
- AC No:50200068275548
- Bank Name: HDFC BANK (current ac)
- Bank IFSC: HDFC0000103
No Refund shall be made with respect to the initial booking amount for any cancellations. However,
- If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made within 0-30 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain activities may be canceled and in such cases, our service partner will try his best to provide an alternate feasible activity.
- For all the above choices, you can transfer your tickets to your friends. We would be more than happy to have them on board and you could save your hard-earned money.
- Seats will be reserved only after full payment.
- Fees paid are non-refundable but transferable on the same event.
- A complete schedule of the trek will be given later to registered participants
- Organizers have all the right to modify or change the schedule in case
- Organizers hold the right to cancel any event and refund with prior notice.
- We strictly follow a no alcohol, no drugs, and no litter policy.
Train Details
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Bangalore
- Departure
- DY PDY special from Yashwant railway station
- Arrival Train:
- Chalukya Express
- Departure
- Mumbai
- Departure
- DY PDY Exp from Dadar and Kalyan railway station
- Arrival Train
- Chalukya Exp from PDY
- Departure
- Pune
- Departure
- DY PDY Exp from Pune Junction
- Arrival Train
- Chalukya Exp from Pdy
- Departure
How much sharing will the stays be?
The stays will be shared on a triple/quad-sharing basis. You can procure a couple-room stay at an additional cost
What will the commute be like?
From Pune/Mumbai/Chennai we'll travel by train and after reaching Pondecherry commute by bike/scooter
Healthy and delicious veg meals will be served during the trip. However, you are welcome to try out the different local cuisines in the cafes around.
We are the most trusted community for solo travelers, both males, and females. Our team leaders are trained to handle all kinds of situations and provide you with a comfortable trip.
No, we form our itineraries in a way where you can enjoy the perfect essence of the city and calmly spend your time.
Arrival train- DR PDY (09:30 pm on Day 2)
Departure train- Chalukya exp (09:25 pm on Day 5)
Yesvantpur Jn
IRCTC Rules
- Kindly note that Bhatakna makes its tickets from IRCTC certified agents.
- We use intelligent AI-based tools like ConfirmTicket to predict the confirmation probability of your ticket.
- It is essential to note that the tool does not guarantee a 100% confirmation for Waitlisted and RAC tickets and Bhatakna does not hold any control over confirmation of tickets.
- Incase train gets cancelled or the route gets changed due to any reason Bhatakna will not be responsible and alternate solution will be provided at monitory cost.
- We advice to book your trip at least 30 days prior to improve your possibility of getting a confirmed tickets.
- Kindly note that our team members will get in touch with you to provide alternate options for trains where you can hold a chance of a confirmed ticket which may have some monetary difference in the ticket amount which if you confirm to upgrade shall be liable to pay.
- Incase the predictability tool doesn't work and you get a RAC or Waitlisted ticket, team Bhatakna wouldn't be responsible for it.
- Incase the participant wants to cancel the train tickets & opt for flight, the cancellations charges would be applicable.
Pending Payment
Kindly complete your pending payment before 7 Days prior to the departure of the trip.
Incase you fail to pay the second installment the organizer holds the right to cancel your bookings.
Boarding will be denied incase of non payment and the seat will be allotted to someone else.
Incase of non payment the advance amount paid is not refundable.
