Inclusions

• Transfer in AC vehicle from Chennai Airport to Pondicherry & back
• 3 Night accommodation at Hotel with AC rooms
• All internal transfers
• Breakfast on Day 1, 2 & 3
• Boat ride to paradise beach
• Entrance fees to all monasteries, museums and other places listed in the itinerary
• Expertise and Guide charges of Wandering Souls
• Post & Pre-Trip Support
• Memories of a lifetime
• Wandering Souls Merchandise

Exclusions

• Train/ Air fare
• Lunch & Dinner on all days, Breakfast on Day 1
• Any shopping or personal expense
• Tips to hotel/camp staff and driver
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

THINGS TO CARRY

• Water Bottles
• A small day pack
• Cap, sunglasses
• Camera, Binoculars (Optional)
• Personal care stuff, ORS, medicines which you require usually
• Mosquito repellent
• Ready to eat food like biscuits, dry fruits etc.
• Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder

Policy and Terms

• No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any reason after the trip has begun.
• No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
• If cancellation done by participant prior to 15 days of the trip start date 90% of total price will be refunded
• If cancellation done by participant prior to 7 days of the trip start date 50% of total price will be refunded
• If cancellation done by participant prior to 3 days of the trip start date 25% of total price will be refunded
• No refund would be granted if cancelled within 3 days of the trip start date

Terms and Conditions

• If participant seeks cancellation due to natural calamities or any due to military or governmental decisions no refund shall be paid.
• If in case Wandering Souls cancels the tour due to unfavourable conditions of travel then whatever best possible refund we get from vendors if we ever get can be processed, in case we do not get any refunds from Hotel/Transportation we won’t be in a position to process any refunds.
• In case of cancellation of any event due to reasons beyond control (like Natural calamities, riots, political uncertainty, public transport failure etc.), refund shall be payable with respect to the given refund norms.
• Wandering Souls will not be responsible for any losses incurred for any train/air/bus/taxi bookings, hotel bookings or extension to the camp done by clients/participants
• We require atleast 6 participants to conduct the event. In an unlikely case where we don’t get the requisite number of participants, you have an option for FULL Refund or shifting to any other event.

Frequest Questions

What is the stay like in Pondicherry?
We will be staying in Hotels on twin sharing basis. A Male will be sharing room with another Male. Female will share with female.

What type of food will I get in Pondicherry?
We are keeping lunch and dinner options open as Pondicherry has hordes of delightful restaurants, specializing in French, Indian, Creole, Vietnamese and Continental cuisines. The French quarter of Pondicherry is filled with amazing restaurants and is every foodie’s delight. Eating out in Pondicherry can be an extremely exciting option, with the wide variety of delicacies available ranging from South Indian specialties like 'idli' and 'dosa' to seafood like fried fish, prawn bhaji and the very desi 'paratha'. Everyone can explore restaurants of their choice. (We can guide you to best eateries around)

What is the age group of Pondicherry Backpacking?
The age group for this trip is 18-40

Can I come alone?
Yes, many of our participants are solo travellers.

Is it safe for a female solo traveller?
It is completely safe for a female solo traveller as our representatives will be there with you all the time. Moreover, most of our events have 60% female participation.

What if I have a medical emergency?
We will carry first aid kit with us. The coordinators will be first aid certified. If the problem increases, we will quickly get you to closest medical attention possible.

What is the group size?
The group size will be around 8-12 travellers