• Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Sri 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.
• Pondicherry - A 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.
• Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper - 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.
• Statue Of Gandhi - A walk through the famous promenade of Pondicherry facing the lovely Bay of Bengal follows this.
• Auroville - Post 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.

• Private transportation
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Lunch
• Guide
• Full time guide

• Breakfast

Discover the vibrant culture and heritage of Pondicherry with a comprehensive full-day tour. Key attractions include a visit to the Aurobindo Ashram, dedicated to the philosopher and revolutionary Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, a French heritage walk followed by a delightful lunch, a stroll along the picturesque esplanade by the Bay of Bengal, a tour of a unique handmade paper factory, and a visit to Auroville, the global village.

This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour is designed to support local livelihoods by employing local guides and supporting local businesses, aligning with the company’s mission to ensure travel dollars benefit the local community.

• Lunch is planned in a traditional south indian restaurant

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.