Pondicherry Tour Package from Chandigarh (3 Days)
3-day Pondicherry tour from Chandigarh: Villupuram and Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,230 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
26° – 31°C
October in Pondicherry
Description
3-day Pondicherry tour from Chandigarh: Villupuram and Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹14,230 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 7 handpicked stops, including Promenade Beach, White Town, Auroville and the Matrimandir and more. October–March 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. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Pondicherry
Best time: February, March, April, JanuaryAverage temperature range: 22°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Chandigarh to Pondicherry
Reach Villupuram by train from Chandigarh, where our driver meets you. Drive from Villupuram to Puducherry (about 45 km, 1 hr). Check in at your hotel in Puducherry. Check in and walk along the Promenade Beach, closed to traffic in the evenings, and through the yellow villas and quiet streets of White Town. 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: Chandigarh to Villupuram
2573 km · ~55h 28m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chandigarh
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 429Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 579Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 729Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 858Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1008Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1158Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1287Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1437Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1715Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1865Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2015Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2144Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2294Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2444Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VillupuramVillupuram, 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: Chandigarh to Villupuram
2573 km · ~57h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chandigarh
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chandigarh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chandigarh → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 858)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Villupuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1715)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Villupuram. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Villupuram
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km
~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450
- Arrive in Villupuram
Villupuram, 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: Chandigarh to Villupuram
Nearest railway stations: Chandigarh for Chandigarh, Villupuram Jn for Villupuram.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 48h 15m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 52h 40m in total
Change trains at Vijayawada Jn — about 6h 30m wait
1 change · 52h 40m in total
Change trains at Kolanukonda — about 6h 16m 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: Villupuram to Puducherry
45 km · ~54m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Villupuram
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
45 km · 54m 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: Villupuram to Puducherry
45 km · ~1h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Villupuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Villupuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Villupuram → Puducherry
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~45 km
~1h|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- 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: Villupuram to Puducherry
Nearest railway stations: Villupuram Jn for Villupuram, 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
Promenade Beach
The 1.5 km sea front, closed to traffic in the evenings.
- 2
White Town
The French Quarter of colourful villas, cafés and bougainvillea.
Auroville and the ashram
Visit Auroville and the Matrimandir viewing point (inner chamber visits must be booked in advance), then the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Manakula Vinayagar Temple. In the afternoon, take the boat through the Chunnambar backwaters to Paradise Beach. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
- 1
Auroville and the Matrimandir
The township founded in 1968, with the golden Matrimandir (seen from the viewing point).
- 2
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
The ashram of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, with their samadhi.
- 3
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
The old Ganesha temple near the ashram.
- 4
Paradise Beach
A clean beach reached by boat through the Chunnambar backwaters.
Pondicherry to Chandigarh
Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus before starting home. Drive from Puducherry to Villupuram (about 43 km, 1 hr). Board the train from Villupuram back to Chandigarh (about 2,529 km), and the tour ends.
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 Villupuram
43 km · ~52m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Puducherry
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
43 km · 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in VillupuramVillupuram, 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 Villupuram
43 km · ~57m · 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 → Villupuram
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~43 km
~57m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Villupuram
Villupuram, 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 Villupuram
Nearest railway stations: Puducherry for Puducherry, Villupuram Jn for Villupuram.
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.
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: Villupuram to Chandigarh
2529 km · ~54h 35m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Villupuram
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 422Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 722Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 843Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 993Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1143Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1265Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1415Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1565Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1686Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1836Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1986Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2108Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2258Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2408Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
122 km · 2h 26m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ChandigarhChandigarh, Chandigarh
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: Villupuram to Chandigarh
2529 km · ~56h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Villupuram
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Villupuram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Villupuram → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 843)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chandigarh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1686)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chandigarh. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Chandigarh
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~843 km
~18h 44m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,410
- Arrive in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Villupuram to Chandigarh
Nearest railway stations: Villupuram Jn for Villupuram, Chandigarh for Chandigarh.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 49h 55m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 53h 55m in total
Change trains at Mathura Jn — about 7h 44m wait
1 change · 57h 34m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 35m 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
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A Gothic church with stained-glass windows.
- 2
Drive back to Chandigarh.
Tour Overview
Pondicherry keeps its French past in the yellow villas and quiet streets of White Town, with a sea-front promenade, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the international township of Auroville on the edge of the city.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chandigarh. The route runs Chandigarh → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Chandigarh, about 5,190 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 Tour from Chandigarh
- Promenade Beach
- White Town
- Auroville and the Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Paradise Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Inclusions in the Pondicherry Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Chandigarh 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 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 Tour
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Chandigarh → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Chandigarh (about 5,190 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.
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 Chandigarh. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹78,850 | ₹22,950 | ₹17,490 |
| 33 Persons | ₹64,090 | ₹21,930 | ₹16,460 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹57,010 | ₹20,800 | ₹15,340 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹52,670 | ₹20,290 | ₹14,830 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹44,850 | ₹19,700 | ₹14,230 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Chandigarh the drive is about 2,582 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
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
Places Covered
- Promenade Beach
- White Town
- Auroville and the Matrimandir
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Paradise Beach
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
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 Chandigarh 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
- Swimwear
- Extra change of clothes
- Flip-flops
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–March
Route: Chandigarh → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Chandigarh (about 5,190 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.
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 Chandigarh on day 1 and you are back in Chandigarh on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Chandigarh → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Chandigarh. That is about 5,190 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹17,490 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹14,230 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 Chandigarh and back. By cab from Chandigarh the drive is about 2,582 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. 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.
October–March.