Pondicherry - Pichavaram - Auroville Christmas Trip

• Day 0
• The Journey Begins!
• Pack your bags, drop your mid week stress and hop onto the bus at 9:00 PM!
• Expect good music, fun conversations and that pre-trip excitement that hits different
• As the city lights fade, your holiday mood officially begins.

• Day 1
• Sunrise, French Vibes & Christmas Magic
• Wake up just in time to hit Serenity Beach for a dreamy sunrise
• Golden waves + peaceful vibes the perfect festive start
• Freshen up yummy breakfast let the Pondy magic begin!
• What we explore:
• French Colony pastel streets, cute cafés & Insta perfect frames
• Arulmigu Vinayaka Temple peaceful festive blessings
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram calm corners, flowers & silence
• Immaculate Conception Cathedral Christmas perfect vibes
• Lunch at a café (self-sponsored) choose croissants or biryani, no judgment
• Head up the Marina Lighthouse for a stunning 360° coastal view
• Visit Sacred Heart Basilica glowing stained glass that looks straight out of a festive postcard
• Evening Plan:
• Rock Beach sunset group chill time café hopping / party scenes
• Come back to your stay & rest, tomorrow is another fun filled day!

• Day 2
• Auroville, Adventures & New Year Vibes
• Good morning breakfast → ride to Auroville
• Explore the artsy lanes, boutiques, cafés & peaceful energy.
• Colonial Trail
• Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion
• French War Memorial
• Café lunch (self-sponsored) → fusion food coma
• Evening at Paradise Beach
• Boat ride soft white sands super chill vibes
• Choose your mood: Jet Ski / Speed Boat, Café Crawl, Beachside party energy
• Night time = music, stories, community bonding & festive happiness

• Day 3
• Pichavaram Mangroves + Goodbye 2025 (or Hello 2026!)
• Early breakfast off to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest
• A tiny boat gliding through green tunnels, sunlight peeking through leaves, birds calling in the distance. It's magical, peaceful & SO scenic
• Boat ride
• Kayaking (optional)
• Million aesthetic photos guaranteed
• Lunch on the way (self-sponsored)
• Evening Back in Pondy
• Botanical Garden
• Bharathi Park chill, chat, relax before heading back
• Dinner → pack love filled memories → return journey to Bangalore
• Reach by next day early morning with your heart full & your gallery full
• Start return journey to Bangalore.
• Reach Bangalore by early morning next day.

• Inclusions
• Travel from Bangalore to Pondicherry & back in Non-AC Tempo Traveller
• Meals 3 Breakfasts - Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3
• Accommodation in AC rooms on 2-4 sharing basis (cots/floor mattress)
• Couple room / 2-sharing room can be arranged on additional charges
• Local Guide & Outdoor Trek Leader from Adventure Buddha
• State tax for Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry

• Exclusions
• Meals other than those mentioned above 5% GST
• Boating & all water sports / activities
• Any personal expenses
• Any kind of insurance (health, life, accidental, medical, etc.)
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list

Note : The lighthouse is government-managed and may sometimes be closed without prior notice. We request your cooperation in case it's not accessible during your visit.

• Boarding Points and Timings
• Majestic (In front of Shanthala Silks) - 8:30 PM
• Kota Kochari, Opp. Forum Mall, Koramangala - 9:00 PM
• Silk Board (Near Renault Showroom) - 10:00 PM
• Electronic City (After Toll Plaza) - 10:20 PM
• Please select your preferred pickup point on the checkout page
• Any changes to pickup locations or timings, if required, will be communicated at least 24 hours in advance.
• Drop off points will be the same as the pickup points for your convenience.

• Cost
• Rs 8999 + 450 (5% GST) / person
• Total Rs 9448.95 / person

• Bank Details
• Account Name: PUNEETH M
• Account No: 520101269458324
• IFSC Code: UBINO907987
• Branch : Vijaynagar Bangalore
• Bank : Union Bank of India

Note: You can confirm the ticket by making a payment of 50% per person to Bank details mentioned above, please share the screenshot to number (9900652531) after the payment has been made.

You have to pay the remaining amount 24 hours before the trip starts to the same number or bank details mentioned.

Post which you'll be getting a confirmation message from the team and a day before the trip we will be creating a whatsapp group of all the travellers wherein complete further details will be shared across.

• Note
• Please go through the Terms & Conditions before booking
• Please go through the Itinerary and other details before you book and for any queries please Whatsapp 9900652531

• Important Note
• No Luxury: We promise awesome memories, not awesome facilities. Expect basic arrangements for food, travel & stay.
• No Alcohol & Drugs during treks and adventure activities.
• Fixed Itinerary: No changes or custom requests will be entertained.
• Please read the Terms & Conditions before booking.
• About the Trip
• This is a simple, no frills trip offering basic facilities for food, travel and stay.
• It follows a shared group model, ideal for travellers who enjoy community style experiences.
• Accommodation will be in a homestay with cots, beds or floor mattresses on a sharing basis, with separate rooms for boys & girls and clean washrooms.
• If you expect luxury, privacy or premium comfort, this trip may not be suitable for you.
• Travel Details
• Travel will be in a Tempo Traveller or Mini Bus with push back seats.
• This includes an overnight journey on a seater, not a sleeper or semi sleeper coach
• Minor discomfort is possible, especially in the last row please book only if you're comfortable with this.
• Seats are allotted on a first come, first serve basis at the pickup point.

Please Note: As the check in timings are at 12 pm, we will be arranging washrooms for freshen up and a place to drop your luggage off. Post 12 pm we will be allocating the rooms

• Water bottle
• Empty Lunch Box to carry Lunch (Mandatory)
• Raincoat or umbrella
• Shoes with good grip
• Slippers (for campsite use)
• Backpack for carrying essentials while exploring
• Toilet kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
• Towel
• Comfortable clothes
• Cargo pants / track pants / shorts
• Polybags for packing wet clothes
• At least one valid ID proof (Driving License, Voter ID, or Aadhar Card)
• Extra cash for personal expenses & meals not included
• Sunscreen
• Hat/cap
• Personal medicine if required
• Mosquito repellent cream