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9:10 AM–10:25 AM1h 15m
south-indianSri Murugan Cafe
Small outlet serving only the best vegetarian South-Indian food.
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2 days · Town day + a boat-&-beach day
Family Day Out
Day 1 is a relaxed town loop the kids will love: tiffin breakfast, the basilica, lunch, then Botanical Garden and the free Jawahar Toy Museum, sunset on the Promenade, the lamp-lit Manakula temple (after its 4pm reopening), and a heritage-courtyard dinner at Le Dupleix. Day 2 heads south: backwater boat house, a proper sit-down lunch at Jallikattu opposite the jetty, the boat to Paradise (before the 2:30 last boat), Eden Beach, momos as a snack, then back to town for the promenade and dinner.
16 places161 min drive55.3 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
Town day + a boat-&-beach day
62 min drive16.7 kmback 10:47 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
10 min drive2.4 km from the previous stop
6 min drive1.7 km from the previous stop
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10:31 AM–11:21 AM50m
spiritualSacred Heart Basilica
Gothic-style church built in the 1900s, featuring beautiful stained glass panels.
Read the place guide →8 min drive2.4 km from the previous stop
03
11:29 AM–12:59 PM1h 30m
multicuisineHotel Atithi
Warm rooms & suites in a relaxed hotel with an outdoor pool, rooftop dining & breakfast.
Read the place guide →7 min drive1.9 km from the previous stop
04
1:06 PM–3:06 PM2h
natureBotanical Garden
22-acre garden dating back to 1826, featuring rare plant species and musical fountains.
Read the place guide →10 min drive2.8 km from the previous stop
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3:16 PM–4:46 PM1h 30m
heritageJawahar Toy Museum
Small free museum on the promenade displaying 120+ costume dolls from across Indian states.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.5 km from the previous stop
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4:48 PM–7:08 PM2h 20m
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 →6 min drive1.3 km from the previous stop
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7:14 PM–8:04 PM50m
spiritualManakula Vinayagar Temple
300-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its elephant Lakshmi.
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.6 km from the previous stop
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8:07 PM–10:37 PM2h 30m
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 10:47 PM
Day 2
Continue town day + a boat-&-beach day
99 min drive38.6 kmback 10:34 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–10:03 AM55m
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
10:21 AM–12:31 PM2h 10m
natureChunnambar Boat House
Backwater paradise offering boating experiences through mangrove forests.
Read the place guide →7 min drive3 km from the previous stop
03
12:38 PM–1:48 PM1h 10m
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
1:58 PM–4:13 PM2h 15m
BeachParadise Beach
A pristine beach accessible by boat, known for its golden sands and clear waters.
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05
4:13 PM–5:43 PM1h 30m
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
5:57 PM–6:52 PM55m
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.
Read the place guide →23 min drive10.6 km from the previous stop
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7:15 PM–9:05 PM1h 50m
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 →15 min drive4.4 km from the previous stop
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9:20 PM–10:30 PM1h 10m
multicuisineCopper Kitchen
Chennai's favourite multicuisine restaurant chain.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:34 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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