Pondicherry Tour Package from Mumbai (3 Days)
3-day Pondicherry tour from Mumbai: Villupuram and Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,910 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
26° – 31°C
October in Pondicherry
Description
3-day Pondicherry tour from Mumbai: Villupuram and Puducherry. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹9,910 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
Mumbai to Pondicherry
Reach Villupuram by train from Mumbai, 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: Mumbai to Villupuram
1263 km · ~27h 16m · About 25h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mumbai
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.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 421Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 842Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 992Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1142Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m 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: Mumbai to Villupuram
1263 km · ~28h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mumbai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mumbai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mumbai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~632 km
~14h 3m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820
- Change buses at a major city (around km 632)
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 → Villupuram
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~632 km
~14h 3m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,820
- 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: Mumbai to Villupuram
Nearest railway stations: Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai, Villupuram Jn for Villupuram.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 27h 20m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 27h 24m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 55m wait
1 change · 28h 32m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 3h 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 Mumbai
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 Mumbai (about 1,268 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 Mumbai
1268 km · ~27h 22m · About 25h of driving split over 3 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.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 845Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 995Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1145Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Arrive in MumbaiMumbai, Maharashtra
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 Mumbai
1268 km · ~28h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~634 km
~14h 5m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830
- Change buses at a major city (around km 634)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Mumbai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Mumbai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~634 km
~14h 5m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,830
- Arrive in Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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 Mumbai
Nearest railway stations: Villupuram Jn for Villupuram, Lokmanya Tilak Term for Mumbai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 27h 25m in total
Change trains at Chennai Egmore — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 29h 47m in total
Change trains at Pune Jn — about 1h 25m wait
1 change · 29h 56m in total
Change trains at Renigunta Jn — about 2h 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 Mumbai.
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 Mumbai. The route runs Mumbai → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Mumbai, about 2,619 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 Mumbai
- 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 Mumbai 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: Mumbai → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Mumbai (about 2,619 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 Mumbai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹39,990 | ₹15,890 | ₹13,170 |
| 33 Persons | ₹32,420 | ₹14,860 | ₹12,140 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹28,870 | ₹13,740 | ₹11,020 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹26,670 | ₹13,230 | ₹10,510 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹22,670 | ₹12,640 | ₹9,910 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 1,272 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 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 Mumbai 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: Mumbai → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Mumbai (about 2,619 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 Mumbai on day 1 and you are back in Mumbai on day 3. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Mumbai → Villupuram → Puducherry → Villupuram → Mumbai. That is about 2,619 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,170 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹9,910 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 Mumbai and back. By cab from Mumbai the drive is about 1,272 km each way, so the cab option adds about 2 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.