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9:05 AM–9:45 AM40m
cafeBaker Street
Casual eatery offering French baked goods & desserts, plus sandwiches, meat dishes, pasta & seafood.
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2 days · Surf day, then a boat day
Bachelors' Trip
Day 1 is your north surf day: coffee at Baker Street, then a proper surf lesson at Kallialay (Serenity Beach), chill on the same sand, Auroville lunch and beaches, then promenade sunset and craft beer at Bike & Barrel. Day 2 heads south for the boat: a real sit-down lunch at Jallikattu right by the jetty, the boat to Paradise, Eden Beach, momos as a snack, then drinks at Cantos.
15 places188 min drive74.8 km9:00 start
Suggested timing, not a reservation.Times use a 9:00 AM start, realistic visit durations and the planner’s driving matrix. Recheck live opening hours, boat services and traffic before leaving.
Day 1
Surf day, then a boat day
103 min drive39.7 kmback 10:38 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
5 min drive1.5 km from the previous stop
17 min drive6.7 km from the previous stop
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10:02 AM–1:02 PM3h
adventureKallialay Surf School
Long-running surf school at Serenity Beach offering lessons, board rentals and SUP for all levels.
Read the place guide →5 min drive1.2 km from the previous stop
03
1:07 PM–2:27 PM1h 20m
BeachSerenity Beach
Popular surfing destination with laid-back beach shacks and surf schools.
Read the place guide →7 min drive3.1 km from the previous stop
04
2:34 PM–3:24 PM50m
multicuisineTerrassen Cafe
Family-friendly vegan restaurant and vegetarian cafe serving a diverse menu inspired by Mediterranean, North Indian, Italian, and American cuisines.
Read the place guide →5 min drive2 km from the previous stop
05
3:29 PM–4:44 PM1h 15m
BeachAuroville Beach
Compact, uncrowded sand beach with no facilities, known as a place to fish & watch the sun rise.
Read the place guide →19 min drive8 km from the previous stop
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5:03 PM–5:53 PM50m
ShoppingBoutique d'Auroville
A shopping stop in Pondicherry, Boutique d'Auroville is often praised for: Really lovely store full of nice products. We found several things to take home and felt like prices were fair for their audience.
Read the place guide →31 min drive13 km from the previous stop
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6:24 PM–7:39 PM1h 15m
BeachPromenade Beach
A 1.5 km long stretch along the Bay of Bengal, perfect for evening strolls with French colonial architecture.
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7:39 PM–8:39 PM1h
PauseBreak
Free time to slow down, rest, shop nearby or recover before the evening.
8 min drive2 km from the previous stop
09
8:47 PM–10:32 PM1h 45m
SocialBike & Barrel
Fashioned as an English pub in Puducherry, Bike & Barrel is the place to hit with your friends for a pint of beer!
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:38 PM
Day 2
Continue surf day, then a boat day
85 min drive35.1 kmback 10:45 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
8 min drive2.5 km from the previous stop
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9:08 AM–9:58 AM50m
cafeHot Breads
Try it for a variety of breads, pastries, and cookies. Very popular amongst the locals.
Read the place guide →18 min drive7.8 km from the previous stop
02
10:16 AM–12:16 PM2h
natureChunnambar Boat House
Backwater paradise offering boating experiences through mangrove forests.
Read the place guide →7 min drive3 km from the previous stop
03
12:23 PM–1:23 PM1h
multicuisineJallikattu Restaurant
Seafood-forward sit-down restaurant directly opposite the Chunnambar Boat House serving prawns, fried fish and biryani.
Read the place guide →10 min drive3.4 km from the previous stop
04
1:33 PM–3:43 PM2h 10m
BeachParadise Beach
A pristine beach accessible by boat, known for its golden sands and clear waters.
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05
3:43 PM–5:03 PM1h 20m
BeachEden Beach
Soft golden sands and clear waters make this tidy beach a popular destination.
Read the place guide →14 min drive5.8 km from the previous stop
06
5:17 PM–6:07 PM50m
asianDaddy Amma Momo Shop
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Daddy Amma Momo Shop is often praised for: Best place to have momos. Authentic momos. Kung pao momo is a must try, bit spicy, but worth a shot. Price is average, atmosphere & ambience can be improved. Parking space available.
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6:07 PM–8:02 PM1h 55m
PauseBreak
Free time to slow down, rest, shop nearby or recover before the evening.
21 min drive10 km from the previous stop
08
8:23 PM–10:38 PM2h 15m
SocialCantos Social House
A calm, community-driven third place with 300+ board games, arts and creativity, informal co-working, and slow social time, without the pressure to buy anything.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:45 PM
Less backtracking, better hours, cooler beaches.
The route groups nearby stops, places time-sensitive visits before flexible ones, and keeps beaches or the Promenade for the cooler end of the day where possible. Open it in the planner to change the start point, shorten visits or replace any stop.
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