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9:07 AM–10:12 AM1h 5m
cafeCafe des Arts
This 19th-century building with vintage decor & garden seating offers French cafe fare & coffee.
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1 day · White Town & Serenity Beach
Couples Getaway
A slow-romance White Town morning: a courtyard breakfast, the Ashram's calm, then the blush-pink Our Lady of Angels church and a leafy stroll through Bharathi Park. Heritage lunch at Maison Perumal, then scenic Serenity Beach to unwind. Back for a shared Zuka dessert, golden hour by the Old Lighthouse and Promenade Beach, and a rooftop dinner under the stars at Bay of Buddha.
10 places72 min drive22.8 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
White Town & Serenity Beach
72 min drive22.8 kmback 10:42 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
7 min drive2 km from the previous stop
3 min drive0.9 km from the previous stop
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10:15 AM–11:00 AM45m
spiritualSri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1926, this spiritual community attracts seekers from around the world.
Read the place guide →5 min drive1.1 km from the previous stop
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11:05 AM–11:50 AM45m
spiritualOur Lady of Angels Church
Baby-pink Greco-Roman church on Rue Dumas in White Town, one of Pondicherry's oldest.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.4 km from the previous stop
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11:52 AM–12:57 PM1h 5m
natureBharathi Park (White Town)
Landscaped park featuring a Greco-Roman arch structure, plus flowers, a play area & fountains.
Read the place guide →4 min drive1.3 km from the previous stop
05
1:01 PM–2:11 PM1h 10m
south-indianMaison Perumal Hotel & Restaurant
Savor Franco-Tamil cuisine at Maison Perumal with terrace & courtyard dining,
Read the place guide →12 min drive5.5 km from the previous stop
06
2:23 PM–4:43 PM2h 20m
BeachSerenity Beach
Popular surfing destination with laid-back beach shacks and surf schools.
Read the place guide →16 min drive5.8 km from the previous stop
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4:59 PM–5:39 PM40m
dessertZuka
Snug desert shop offering decadent cakes, homemade chocolates, and other sweets.
Read the place guide →5 min drive1 km from the previous stop
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5:44 PM–7:09 PM1h 25m
heritageOld Lighthouse
Decommissioned 1836 French-era lighthouse tower on the seafront promenade near the Gandhi statue.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.3 km from the previous stop
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7:11 PM–9:21 PM2h 10m
BeachPromenade Beach
A 1.5 km long stretch along the Bay of Bengal, perfect for evening strolls with French colonial architecture.
Read the place guide →4 min drive0.8 km from the previous stop
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9:25 PM–10:30 PM1h 5m
asianBay of Buddha
Rooftop pan-Asian restaurant atop The Promenade Hotel with sweeping sea-promenade and lighthouse views at sunset.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:42 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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