Excursion Overview
This half-day tour takes in Pondicherry by bicycle. From the hotel first explore the beautiful French quarter with your guide. This beautiful area has kept its colonial charm, with wonderful colonial villas and narrow streets. While there you might want to visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, one of the best-known ashrams in India. You will also visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple. From there cycle across a canal, the dividing line between the old French and Indian towns, to meander through the streets to appreciate the traditional Tamil houses and the beautiful grand bazaar. The next destination is Pondicherry Railway Station that sits next to the magnificent Sacred Heart Church. From the church the cycling tour proceeds towards the scenic promenade, and from here slowly cycle back to the hotel. This tour is designed for the more active, but as Pondicherry is nice and flat, it’s an easy cycle. It’s a great way of taking a lot of Pondicherry in.
Excursion type:
- Outdoor
- Indoor
- Active
- Adventure
- Culture
- History
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First time clients of Holiday Architects and what a memorable trip they planned and delivered for us. Lisa and Clare put together 5 weeks of criss-crossing Sri Lanka and Rajasthan in India, whilst their excellent partners on the ground made sure we had the best experience possible. What made it so special were the quirky places we stayed, the unique experiences scheduled just for us and above all the generosity of our drivers and the many guides willing to share their personal insights on local customs and culture. It goes without saying we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Holiday Architects if you are planning that special trip and thank you Lisa and Clare, we loved it all!
Debbie O'Shea,
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We recently booked a holiday to India; we were helped all the way by Clare, who put together a wonderful itinerary for us. Whilst in India, we were really well supported by the local team. Our driver was fabulous and really looked after us. India is a truly amazing country with so much rich history, culture, wildlife and scenery. Above this, the people we met were friendly, interesting and interested, and a joy to meet. Thank you for a truly memorable trip.
HA India client,
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