Pondicherry, IN

Tamil Quarter Tour- Pondicherry

Activities — Outdoors

Duration: 2 hours

Difficulty: No Such Thing

Accomodation: No Accomodation

Solo Friendly

Discover the hidden smiles and secrets of Pondy's Tamil quarter. Take in the sounds and scents of colorful flower market that made into the Oscar winning life of Pi. Follow the footsteps of literary giants as we discover their favorite haunts and through the UNESCO heritage award winning streetscape of Vysial street which boasts of restored architecture with distinctive Franco-Tamil Design and hear the fascinating stories of the local community.

Inclusions

English speaking guide

Exclusions

Personal expenses.

How to Reach?

By Air: The nearest airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International Airport, located about 160 km away. From there, you can take a taxi or a private vehicle to reach Pondicherry.

By Train: Pondicherry has its own railway station, Pondicherry railway station, which is well connected to major cities in India. You can take a train to Pondicherry and get down at the railway station.

By Road: Pondicherry is well connected by road to major cities in South India, such as Chennai and Bangalore. You can take a taxi, bus, or a private vehicle to reach Pondicherry.

How To Prepare?

Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes.
A day bag to drop all your belongings in.
Sunscreen if you don't want to get burnt out!
Hat
A bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Tamil Quarter Tour!

The Tour starts off at the Indian Coffee House, JN House, From there we visit Grand Bazaar de Pondicherry ,Tamil Personalities & connection ,19th century Hindu school ,Life-Of Pi location's & Potter's street, UNESCO-Awarded street scape and South India's Oldest French Mechanism Clock-Tower. The tour ends at Maison Perumal.

Host
WanderingJane

We are enthusiastic travelers ourselves and believe that women and girls need to travel more than they currently do in India. We provide exclusive women-only trips for Yoga, Scuba, Surfing, Spa, and other activities. We ensure that our trips are safer and well suite for girls-only travel. Each location and activity is well-curated and verified for being women-friendly