3D/2N
1/63D/2N
beachheritagecafesPondicherry
Pondicherry French Quarter & Auroville Weekend
3D2N of colonial streets, beaches and cafe hopping
Duration
3D/2N
Difficulty
easy
Group size
Up to 22
Transport
tempo-traveller
- Guided walk through the French Quarter's yellow streets
- Auroville and the Matrimandir viewpoint
- Sunrise on the Promenade before the traffic returns
- Boat to Paradise beach across the backwater
- Cafe hopping through White Town
- Scuba or kayaking at Chunnambar
Pickup & drop points
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Reporting point · Bangalore
Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station), Bengaluru
Drop point on the return leg
Share your preferred point after booking - the organiser confirms it in the trip group.
Day-by-day itinerary
Timings are indicative and may shift with traffic or weather.
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Day 1Bengaluru → Pondicherry, Promenade evening
Leave at 6 am via Krishnagiri, reaching Pondicherry by early afternoon. Check in near the canal, then a guided walk through the French Quarter as the light drops, finishing on the Promenade when it closes to traffic.
dinner
Hostel, White Town
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Day 2Auroville, Paradise beach and cafes
Auroville and the Matrimandir viewpoint in the morning, back for lunch, then the boat across to Paradise beach for the afternoon. Evening free for the cafes on Rue Suffren.
breakfastdinner
Hostel, White Town
3
Day 3Sunrise, Aurobindo Ashram and return
Sunrise on the rocks, breakfast at a bakery, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram before checkout. Drive back after lunch, Bengaluru by 9 pm.
breakfast
Stay & food
hostel
Hostel, White Town · Hostel, White Town
tempo-travellerHeritage walkBeach dayCafe hoppingKayaking
Meals included
Day 1dinner
Day 2breakfast, dinner
Day 3breakfast
Vegetarian, Jain and eggless plates available - tell the organiser at checkout.
What's included
Stay
- 2 night(s) stay — hostel
Food
- Meals as listed in the day-wise plan
Transport
- AC tempo traveller / bus from the boarding hub
- All local transfers, tolls, parking and driver charges
Team
- SoloTrips-verified trip captain throughout
- First-aid kit and emergency support
Not included
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Entry fees and camera charges unless stated
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not in inclusions
- Travel insurance
Cancellation & date change
15+ days before departure90% refund
7+ days before departure50% refund
3+ days before departure0% refund
Refunds processed within 7 working days.
What to pack
Keep it to one backpack - vehicle space is shared.
Documents
Government photo ID (Aadhaar / DL / Passport)Essential
Clothing
Two changes of comfortable clothesEssential
Light jacket or fleece for the night
Swimwear and a quick-dry towelEssential
Gear
Trekking or sports shoes with gripEssential
Reusable water bottle, 1L or moreEssential
Small daypack
Personal
Personal medication and basic first aidEssential
Sunscreen, cap and sunglasses
Power bank and charging cable
Waterproof phone pouch
Organiser & safety
Organised by · since 2016
Plan The Unplanned
✫ 4.6 · 1450 trips completed
Plan The Unplanned curates treks and backpacking trips across South India and the Himalayas, built around the idea that a first-timer and a seasoned trekker should be able to share the same bus. Departures run every weekend from Bengaluru, with fixed group sizes and a captain-to-traveller ratio they publish on every trip page.
Verified organiser
Documents and track record are checked before a trip can be listed.
24×7 support helpline
Real humans on call for the whole departure.
Insured & first-aid on ground
Coverage and a trained kit travel with the group.
Live location sharing
Share your trip trail with family in a tap.
24×7 SOS & support
One tap from your booking once the trip is confirmed.
Traveller reviews
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First trek and I survived✫ 5
I had never trekked before and was nervous about the difficulty rating. The pace was patient, breaks were frequent, and someone stayed with the slowest group the whole way up.
Good to know
Is this trip solo-friendly?
Yes — most people on our departures book solo. You'll be added to the group WhatsApp three days before departure, and the trip captain handles introductions on the bus.
What's the group size?
Departures are capped, and the exact number is on the booking page. Anything above 20 runs with two captains.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Refunds follow the cancellation policy shown on the departure — 90% up to 15 days before, 50% up to 7 days, nothing inside 72 hours.
Do I need to know swimming?
No. Water activities are optional and run with life jackets and a safety crew.
Still have a question?
Talk to Plan The Unplanned directly before you book.