travel kit
Bangalore – Hosur – Krishnagiri – Vellore – Tindivanam – Pondicherry
310 km
6 hrs 20 mins
4/5
A beautiful spot for a quick break
Krishnagiri Reservoir
A historical fort with rich heritage
Vellore Fort
Known for its unique temple
Melmaruvathur
An impressive fortress often called the 'Troy of the East'
Gingee Fort
Famous for soft, fluffy idlis
Murugan Idli Shop, Krishnagiri
A great spot for South Indian delicacies
Amma's Kitchen, Vellore
Known for its wood-fired pizzas
Café Xtasi, Pondicherry
In Pondicherry, where cultures blend, French boulevards and Tamil trends. A seaside promenade, where waves sing, In this coastal town, feel the zing.
The City of Dawn, an experimental township
Auroville
For a serene walk along the sea
Promenade Beach
A spiritual community
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Accessible by boat, known for its beauty
Paradise Beach
For those looking for a day filled with tranquillity
Serenity Beach
Le Café – A beachside café with scenic views. Villa Shanti – Elegant dining in a colonial setting. The Indian Kaffe Express – For a fusion of Indian and European cuisine.
Indianized France
Lying on the East Coast of Tamil Nadu and around 163 km from Chennai, Puducherry, as it is officially called, is one of the seven Union Territories of India. A tiny coastal town with just about a million people living in harmony, Pondy is certainly a place that deserves your time and attention.