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Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with heritage guide
Pondicherry, India
$140
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Overview
Pondicherry's vibrant culture and rich heritage beckon you to immerse yourself in a full-day tour that highlights the iconic Aurobindo Ashram and the visionary Auroville. Organized by Five Senses Tours, this experience is proudly recognized by the Ministry of Tourism.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour Package: Enjoy a comprehensive journey with a full-time guide, private transportation, and a delicious vegetarian South Indian lunch included.
- 🗺️ Heritage Walk: Stroll through the enchanting streets of Pondicherry, where French architecture tells the story of its colonial past.
- 🌅 Experience the serene ambiance of Aurobindo Ashram, a sanctuary dedicated to the philosopher Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, perfect for reflection and meditation.
- 📜 Visit the unique handmade paper factory, where you'll witness the art of paper-making from 100% cotton rag pulp, complete with traditional techniques like silk screen printing.
- 🌊 Take a leisurely walk along the picturesque promenade facing the Bay of Bengal, soaking in the coastal beauty.
- 🌍 Discover Auroville, a groundbreaking community where individuals from around the globe live as citizens of the world, united in their pursuit of peace and harmony.
- 🧘♀️ Marvel at the Matri Mandir, a stunning dome designed for silent meditation, offering a glimpse into Auroville's commitment to spiritual practice.
- 🚗 Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off services within the local area, ensuring a hassle-free experience throughout your day.
- ☕ Indulge in a traditional South Indian lunch at a local restaurant, showcasing the region's rich culinary heritage.
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Full time guide
- Guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Breakfast
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Sri Aurobindo AshramSri Aurobindo Ghosh is arguably the most famous citizen of Pondicherry. The tour begins with a visit to his memorial at the Aurobindo Ashram. Guests will get a brief experience of his life and times as well as his philosophy and revolutionary ideas. The memorial also has a section on Sri Aurobindo’s famous disciple Mirra Alfassa. It is the perfect place for meditation.
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PondicherryA French heritage walk is organized through the heart of the city where one can see glimpses of exquisite French style of architecture. This heritage walk will help you appreciate the French connection with Pondicherry.
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We visit a unique factory which makes hand made paper. Sri Aurobindo Paper Factory started 50 years ago and makes paper from 100% cotton rag pulp. In this visit guests will experience how the paper is produced from cotton rags and then processed with techniques like silk screen printing and marbling.
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Statue Of GandhiA walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.
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AurovillePost lunch we travel to Auroville, the radical concept of a global village where thousands of people from across the world have given up their nationalities and are living as global citizens. Auroville was conceived with the vision that- “There should be a somewhere on earth, a place which no nation could claim as its own, where all human beings of goodwill who have a sincere aspiration could live freely as citizens of the world and obey one single authority, that of the supreme truth; a place of peace, concord and harmony…”. Guests will also get to see the various ways in which its citizens practice sustainable way of life. Matri Mandir is a giant dome for silent meditation. Guests can see it from outside on a day visit. Note permission for meditating inside has to be taken one day in advance in person.
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Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with heritage guide
Pondicherry, India
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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