Pondicherry has a plethora of things to do and see, including pristine beaches, historical buildings, French and Tamil housing, ancient monuments and churches, and a colonial atmosphere. this place will eventually take you down to the beautiful seaside promenade, where you can watch the Bay of Bengal splashing the famous Rock beach.
Auroville, conceived as the “Universal Town,” is a township where people from all over the world, representing diverse cultures and customs, come to live in harmony. Auroville is located in Tamil Nadu, about 15 kilometers away of Pondicherry. Mirra Alfassa, an Aurobindo disciple, founded it in 1968, and everyone at the Sri Aurobindo Society affectionately referred to her as “Mother.”
PUNE/MUMBAI:
- Every Friday Departures From Pune and Mumbai and Thursday Arrival (All year)
Bangalore/Chennai:
- Every Saturday Departure from Bangalore and Wednesday Arrival in Bangalore and Tuesday night arrival in Chennai
Special batches available during New Years,Christmas , Holi or any feasible festive season click on book now button to check batch dates
PEOPLE COMING BY FLIGHT CAN BOOK A DIRECT BUS TO PONDICHERRY FROM CHENNAI BUS STOP OR PERSONAL CAB CAN BE FACILITATED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST FOR THE SAME.
- Experience the french capital of India with its natural and architectural beauty.
- Boat through the world’s second-largest mangrove forest.
- Get the most Instagramable pictures possible at the Charming White Town.
- A beach-town rich in culture and heritage will definitely keep you astounded.
- Wanna explore the earth’s center? Then the Natraja Temple at Chidambaram is the perfect place for you.
- Come dine the best of French and Indian fusion cuisine in cafes with an amazing ambiance.
- Pristine, picturesque, and calm beaches will keep you hooked
- Wanna know about the universal town of peace and harmony? Auroville is the place for you.
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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
What kind of food will be served?
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.
Will traveling solo be an issue?
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.
Is the itinerary fast paced?
No, we form our itineraries in a way where you can enjoy the perfect essence of the city and calmly spend your time.
How is the commute managed from Bangalore?
Arrival train- DR PDY (09:30 pm on Day 2)
Departure train- Chalukya exp (09:25 pm on Day 5)
Yesvantpur Jn
Things To Carry- ID Card (Must)
- 2-liter water bottle
- Camera (Optional)
- Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder and some ready-to-eat food
- Haversack or Backpack to put all this (No sling bags)
- Breathable and comfortable clothing (prefer modest clothing for temples)
- Please carry medicines if you need any.
- Avoid wearing precious Jewellery during the event as we won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
- Please carry a positive mindset since this is going to be a long trip on a tight schedule
- Drivering license
Rules And Regulations- Throwing garbage on trails is strictly not allowed.
- Participants should carry their own waste with them
- Playing loud music in the beaches/ monuments is prohibited.
- Writing anything or any activity leading to disobedience of historical places is prohibited.
- Rooms will be allotted as per male and female ratio by team captains, no requests will be entertained.
- Pick-up and drop will be at the same location ( however you are free to get down on the route while the return journey.)
- Team captains’ decisions on any particular situation will be final for the mutual benefit of participants.
- If the behavior of any trekker is likely to cause distress or harm to themselves, our member of staff or other team members, reserve the right to terminate their trip at any time and they will have to make their own arrangements; we will not be liable for any expenses incurred as a result. We will not entertain any claims arising due to such action.
- In case of any injuries/illness on a mountain/river/waterfall during a trip/activity, Trek Panda as a company or our local staff will not be responsible. We provide adequate human staff support in these areas to ensure the basic safety of the trekker. The trekker/customer has to bear all the expenses which may arise in case of medical exigency or emergency condition.
- As it is likely that in these sorts of trips weather must be taken into account if conditions are such that we have to change arrangements we will not be able to provide any sort of refund. If there are any other circumstances including but not limited to riots, political unrest, natural or other disasters, nuclear incident, or terrorist activity, and we have to cancel a trip as a result of these circumstances, we will not be able to provide any sort of refund.
COST- Pune to Pune Sleeper Train:10499/- onwards
- Pune to Pune 3AC Train:12499- onwards
- Mumbai to Mumbai Sleeper Train:10499- onwards
- Mumbai to Mumbai 3AC Train:12499/- onwards
- Pondy to Pondy-8499/- onwards
Rates might vary for long weekends,New year and Christmas
Train Details- 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
Rest details will be shared with you on WhatsApp 3 days prior to the trip
IRCTC Rules- Kindly note that trekpanda makes its tickets from IRCTC certified agents
- We use intelligent AI-based tools like Confirmticket to predict the confirmation probability of your ticket
- Tickets are made based on the maximum confirmation probability and solely depend on the remaining days for your departure
- However, it is essential to note that the tool does not guarantee a 100% confirmation guarantee for waitlisted and RAC tickets every time and trekpanda does not hold any control to confirm tickets every time.
- There might always be a chance that you get a RAC(half-seat) ticket instead of a confirmed seat and trekpanda is not responsible for not providing confirmed tickets since IRCTC is a govt body and we do not hold any control over that.
- It is always the best thing to book your trip in advance at least 20 days prior to improve your possibility of getting a full seat on the train
- The seat availability of trains depends from the season to season and since few routes have specific one or two trains running on the route it might get difficult to get a confirmed seat during peak festive and tourist seasons
- Also kindly note that our agents 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.
- Also, there might arise a chance that our predictability tool may fail and you may get a RAC seat once the chart is prepared. Kindly note that trekpanda won’t be responsible for providing full seats in such a situation nor refunding any amount since it is a govt transport and not private.
- Premium trains like Rajdhani and Duranto have a fare of 50% on the higher side than regular trains however they provide the highest confirmation probability and you can always opt for the same.
- In case you want to cancel your train tickets in the middle of a trip to opt for flight options you need to update us 36 hours prior to providing hassle-free cancellation last minute cancellations are not practically possible every time as our agents work in fixed time slots and there are various other factors associated to it.
