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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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2 days · White Town, then Auroville
Couples Getaway
Day 1 is a slow White Town romance: the Ashram, a leafy Bharathi Park stroll, lunch at Maison Perumal, the pink Our Lady of Angels church and Sacred Heart Basilica, a shared Zuka dessert, a Promenade sunset, then a candlelit dinner in Le Dupleix's heritage courtyard. Day 2 loops Auroville: collect your Matrimandir pass at the Visitor Centre first, view the gold dome, shop the Boutique, lunch at The Groves, then the beach, bakery and a relaxed dinner at Terrassen.
18 places155 min drive57.9 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, then Auroville
55 min drive15.1 kmback 10:45 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–11:05 AM50m
spiritualSri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1926, this spiritual community attracts seekers from around the world.
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.6 km from the previous stop
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11:08 AM–12:13 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
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12:17 PM–1:27 PM1h 10m
south-indianMaison Perumal Hotel & Restaurant
Savor Franco-Tamil cuisine at Maison Perumal with terrace & courtyard dining,
Read the place guide →6 min drive1.8 km from the previous stop
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1:33 PM–2:23 PM50m
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 →5 min drive1.4 km from the previous stop
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2:28 PM–3:18 PM50m
spiritualSacred Heart Basilica
Gothic-style church built in the 1900s, featuring beautiful stained glass panels.
Read the place guide →7 min drive1.8 km from the previous stop
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3:25 PM–5:00 PM1h 35m
ShoppingKalki
A shopping stop in Pondicherry, Kalki is often praised for: Went there to do some souvenir shopping...but didn't match my expectations...But they do have a quite variety of items...Seems like scented candles and aroma are handmade...small gift items can be found Mostly a place…
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.7 km from the previous stop
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5:03 PM–5:48 PM45m
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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5:53 PM–8:08 PM2h 15m
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 →2 min drive0.5 km from the previous stop
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8:10 PM–10:35 PM2h 25m
fineLe Dupleix
Heritage hotel restaurant in an 18th-century mansion serving French and Creole seafood with candle-lit courtyard dining.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:45 PM
Day 2
Continue white town, then auroville
100 min drive42.8 kmback 10:40 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
27 min drive12.5 km from the previous stop
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9:27 AM–10:17 AM50m
cafeMarc's Café
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, Marc's Café is often praised for: The cafe offers a truly wonderful atmosphere. The staff members are exceptionally friendly and attentive. There is a coffee blend to suit every preference.
Read the place guide →10 min drive4.1 km from the previous stop
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10:27 AM–11:27 AM1h
heritageAuroville Visitor Centre
Main arrival hub for Auroville with exhibitions, a Matrimandir model, boutiques and cafes; issues Matrimandir passes.
Read the place guide →8 min drive2.4 km from the previous stop
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11:35 AM–1:35 PM2h
spiritualMatrimandir (Auroville)
Geodesic dome cloaked in shimmering gold discs & featuring a tranquil, airy meditation sanctuary.
Read the place guide →7 min drive2.4 km from the previous stop
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1:42 PM–2:52 PM1h 10m
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 →8 min drive3.5 km from the previous stop
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3:00 PM–4:05 PM1h 5m
multicuisineThe Groves
A well-known food stop in Pondicherry, The Groves is often praised for: Ordered Coffee, Hot chocolate, Veg Spring roll and Veg Miso Ramen. Both the dishes, Ramen and spring roll was delicious, simply loved it. The portion was generous and sufficient. Price was reasonable.
Read the place guide →11 min drive4.5 km from the previous stop
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4:16 PM–6:06 PM1h 50m
BeachAuroville Beach
Compact, uncrowded sand beach with no facilities, known as a place to fish & watch the sun rise.
Read the place guide →8 min drive3.3 km from the previous stop
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6:14 PM–7:04 PM50m
cafeAuroville Bakery
Opening at 6.30am each morning, this bakery prepares bread, biscuits, pizza, quiche, tarts & pies.
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7:04 PM–9:14 PM2h 10m
PauseBreak
Free time to slow down, rest, shop nearby or recover before the evening.
1 min drive0.4 km from the previous stop
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9:15 PM–10:20 PM1h 5m
multicuisineTerrassen Cafe
Family-friendly vegan restaurant and vegetarian cafe serving a diverse menu inspired by Mediterranean, North Indian, Italian, and American cuisines.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:40 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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