Pondicherry New Year Tour Package from Bangalore (3 Days)
3-day Pondicherry New Year tour from Bangalore: Gingee, Puducherry, Auroville and Tiruvannamalai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,600 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
23° – 31°C
October in Pondicherry New Year
Description
3-day Pondicherry New Year tour from Bangalore: Gingee, Puducherry, Auroville and Tiruvannamalai. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹6,600 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Gingee Fort, Promenade Beach, White Town (French Quarter) and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Pondicherry New Year
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 20°C – 36°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bangalore to Pondicherry via Gingee
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Bangalore in the morning. Drive from Bangalore to Gingee (about 271 km, 5 hrs 30 min) and from Gingee to Puducherry (about 66 km, 1 hr 15 min). Check in at your hotel in Puducherry. Drive via Krishnagiri and stop at Gingee Fort, a citadel spread over three rocky hills (the climb to Rajagiri takes about an hour). Continue to Pondicherry for the evening on the Promenade. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bangalore to Gingee
271 km · ~5h 45m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bangalore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near YelagiriAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in GingeeGingee, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bangalore to Gingee
271 km · ~6h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bangalore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bangalore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bangalore → Gingee
AC Seater / Volvo · ~271 km
~6h 1m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹810
Usual tea / meal halts: Yelagiri (~170 km)
- Arrive in Gingee
Gingee, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bangalore to Gingee
Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore, Perani for Gingee.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 10h 42m in total
Change trains at Arakkonam — about 3h 27m wait
1 change · 10h 49m in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 10h 50m in total
Change trains at Korukkupet Jn — about 1h 52m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Gingee to Puducherry
66 km · ~1h 19m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Gingee
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in PuducherryPuducherry, Puducherry
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Gingee to Puducherry
66 km · ~1h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gingee
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gingee. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gingee → Puducherry
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~66 km
~1h 28m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230
- Arrive in Puducherry
Puducherry, Puducherry
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gingee to Puducherry
Nearest railway stations: Perani for Gingee, Puducherry for Puducherry.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Gingee Fort
A huge fort on three hills, called the Troy of the East by the British.
- 2
Promenade Beach
The seafront walk of Pondicherry.
White Town, Auroville and New Year's Eve
Today's travel: from Puducherry to Auroville (about 12 km, 15 min) and from Auroville to Puducherry (about 12 km, 15 min). Walk through White Town and visit the Aurobindo Ashram, then drive to Auroville for the Matrimandir viewing point. Spend the afternoon at Paradise Beach, then join the New Year's Eve crowd on the Promenade or a party at a beach resort. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
- 1
White Town (French Quarter)
Streets of colonial villas and cafés.
- 2
Matrimandir, Auroville
The golden globe at the heart of Auroville.
- 3
Paradise Beach
A sandy beach reached by boat from Chunnambar.
Tiruvannamalai and back to Bangalore
A late breakfast on New Year's Day, then drive to Tiruvannamalai for darshan at the Arunachaleswarar temple at the foot of the sacred Arunachala hill, and the Ramana ashram, before heading home. Drive from Puducherry to Tiruvannamalai (about 99 km, 2 hrs) and from Tiruvannamalai to Bangalore (about 217 km, 4 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Bangalore. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Puducherry to Tiruvannamalai
99 km · ~1h 59m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop
Arrive in TiruvannamalaiTiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Puducherry to Tiruvannamalai
99 km · ~2h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Puducherry
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Puducherry. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Puducherry → Tiruvannamalai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~99 km
~2h 12m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹330
- Arrive in Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Puducherry to Tiruvannamalai
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 5h 10m in total
Change trains at Polur — about 56m wait
1 change · 6h 39m in total
Change trains at Valavanur — about 4h 32m wait
1 change · 9h 9m in total
Change trains at Villupuram Jn — about 7h wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Tiruvannamalai to Bangalore
217 km · ~4h 40m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Tiruvannamalai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near HosurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
67 km · 1h 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BangaloreBangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Tiruvannamalai to Bangalore
217 km · ~4h 49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Tiruvannamalai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Tiruvannamalai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Tiruvannamalai → Bangalore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~217 km
~4h 49m|Tentative fare ₹240–₹660
- Arrive in Bangalore
Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Tiruvannamalai to Bangalore
Nearest railway stations: Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 8h 11m in total
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 1h 37m wait
1 change · 14h 41m in total
Change trains at Bommasamudram — about 6h 36m wait
1 change · 14h 41m in total
Change trains at Bommasamudram — about 6h 26m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
- 1
Arunachaleswarar Temple
One of the largest temples in India, the fire element among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
- 2
Sri Ramana Ashram
The ashram of Ramana Maharshi at the foot of Arunachala.
Tour Overview
Pondicherry, the old capital of French India, is one of South India's favourite places to see in the new year, with crowds on the seafront Promenade, parties at the beach resorts and quiet cafés in the French Quarter.
New Year Tour: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday 31 December 2026. The weather is at its best, warm and breezy, and at midnight the Promenade fills with people counting down by the sea. New Year's Day (Friday 1 January 2027) is a gentle drive home past the great Shiva temple of Tiruvannamalai.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Bangalore. The route runs Bangalore → Gingee → Puducherry → Auroville → Puducherry → Tiruvannamalai → Bangalore, about 677 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Pondicherry New Year Tour from Bangalore
- Gingee Fort
- Promenade Beach
- White Town (French Quarter)
- Matrimandir, Auroville
- Paradise Beach
- Arunachaleswarar Temple
- Sri Ramana Ashram
Inclusions in the Pondicherry New Year Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Pondicherry New Year Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Pondicherry New Year Tour
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Gingee → Puducherry → Auroville → Puducherry → Tiruvannamalai → Bangalore (about 677 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: The Promenade is closed to vehicles and very crowded on New Year's Eve; we drop you nearby. New Year's Eve dinners and parties at beach resorts are paid separately.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Puducherry, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bangalore. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,860 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 | ₹8,870 | ₹8,830 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,710 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 | ₹7,240 | ₹7,200 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,600 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Route Map
Top Attractions
Gingee Fort
A huge fort on three hills, called the Troy of the East by the British.
Promenade Beach
The seafront walk of Pondicherry.
White Town (French Quarter)
Streets of colonial villas and cafés.
Matrimandir, Auroville
The golden globe at the heart of Auroville.
Paradise Beach
A sandy beach reached by boat from Chunnambar.
Arunachaleswarar Temple
One of the largest temple complexes in India, this ancient shrine is dedicated to Shiva as Arunachaleswarar and represents the fire (agni) element among the Pancha Bhoota Stalams. Its towering Rajagopuram, rising over 60 meters, is among the tallest temple towers in India, and the complex houses numerous pillared halls and sacred tanks. The temple is central to the town's spiritual life, especially during the Karthigai Deepam festival.
Sri Ramana Ashram
The ashram of Ramana Maharshi at the foot of Arunachala.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bangalore for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Bangalore → Gingee → Puducherry → Auroville → Puducherry → Tiruvannamalai → Bangalore (about 677 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days.
Before you go: The Promenade is closed to vehicles and very crowded on New Year's Eve; we drop you nearby. New Year's Eve dinners and parties at beach resorts are paid separately.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Puducherry, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Bangalore on day 1 and you are back in Bangalore on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bangalore → Gingee → Puducherry → Auroville → Puducherry → Tiruvannamalai → Bangalore. That is about 677 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹9,860 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,600 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bangalore and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Villupuram and back; the train journey is in addition to the 3 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
The Promenade is closed to vehicles and very crowded on New Year's Eve; we drop you nearby. New Year's Eve dinners and parties at beach resorts are paid separately.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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