Route: Coimbatore to Pondicherry

The people of Puducherry are easy and happy going. The people celebrate the festivals like Pongal, International Yoga Festival in January, Maasi Magam in the month of March, Maangani Festival in July, Bastille Day on 14 July with great festivity.

This is a MUST-VISIT place in this town and if you miss out on this, you should definitely plan another trip to Pondicherry to cover it up. One of the most peaceful and spiritual tourist places in Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry is well-known across the world and was founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo.

Puducherry is a picturesque city known for its rich French colonial heritage, quaint buildings, vibrant people, delicious food, stunning promenades, and picture-perfect beaches.

One can opt for any of the four modes of local transportation in Pondicherry Bus, taxi, auto rickshaws and on foot. Local buses are the main source of travelling within the city. Local buses provide their services to reach any place in city and also it covers almost all attractions in Pondicherry.

For those who love train travel, there's a direct train from Chennai to Pondicherry that's easy on the wallet. If you're flying, the nearest airport is in Chennai. From there, you can either take a bus or hire a taxi to Pondicherry. If you're with friends, splitting a cab fare could be a budget-friendly option.

Less tax amounts to cheaper products and tax is low in Pondicherry. Normally taxes are shared between the state and central government. Taxes are levied by both the governments