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Pondicherry

Location Puducherry
Duration 3 Days  2 Nights 

Hyderabad Adventure Club

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Puducherry, often called Pondicherry, is a captivating travel destination on India's eastern coast. Puducherry marvellous French architecture, cuisines , and lifestyle along with popular handicrafts giving a unique blend of Indian and French cultures.

Puducherry is also known for its breathtaking sceneries and serene beaches including Promenade and Paradise Beach. It also has a diverse cuisine combining Indian and French flavours .

Puducherry is best known for Sri Aurobindo Ashram for spirituality and meditation and Auroville, an international community focused on unity.

For nature lovers, it is a serene retreat replete with various beaches and lakes that takes the breath away of the tourists on the first glimpse. it is a perfect place to get amazing aesthetic pictures to lighten up your feed.

t is best to Stroll through the charming French Quarter for colonial architecture. Relax on picturesque beaches and enjoy water sports. Explore the spiritual and tranquil ambiance and don’t forget to Shop for souvenirs and handicrafts at local markets.


Marina Beach
Matri Mandir
French colony

After reaching Chennai, we will begin the trip by relaxing at Marina Beach, which is along the Bay of Bengal Sea. The Beach is the first longest Beach in India and the Second longest in the world. After exploring the 13km long beach, the next destination will be the Matri mandir (Auroville Globe) in Sanskrit, which means the Temple of the Mother. It is called the city's soul and is situated in a large open space called Peace. After experiencing the spiritual side of Puducherry, we go towards the aesthetic side of Puducherry, i.e., exploring the French colony.

Then we go on to visit the Ganesh Temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sche Kovll Church. Finally, you can experience the delicious cuisine at Rocky Beach. Later, check-in for the night in our cozy night hotel stay

Serenity Beach
Pichavaram forest
Paradise Beach

Wake up early and head to Serenity Beach well before dawn. As the sun begins to rise over the Bay of Bengal. Capture this magical moment or simply immerse yourself in the serenity. Enjoy the sound of waves, gentle breeze, and the gradual transition from darkness to dawn.

After the sunrise, travel to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, Pichavaram is known for its intricate network of backwaters, canals, and dense mangrove vegetation. It's the world's second-largest mangrove forest, having a marvellous boat ride.

After the mangrove adventure, head to Paradise Beach, you can engage in various water sports activities such as kayaking, beach volleyball, and swimming or Relax on the beach.

Auroville Beach
Mahabalipuram Temple
Marine Kingdom

On the final day of the trip we start with Auroville Beach The beach is known for its serene atmosphere and the golden sands. After enjoying the view and relaxing at the beach, you can visit Mahabalipuram temple or Marine Kingdom. Mahabalipuram Temple also known as Mamallapuram, is a historic town renowned for its ancient temples and rock-cut monuments. The Shore Temple is one of its most iconic attractions, dating back to the 8th century. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

Lastly we visit the Marine Kingdom. This is India's first and largest walk-through aquarium with everything from small to large aquatic animals. The animals here are housed in life sized tanks and overhead aquariums to give a larger-than-life experience ending the journey with a train ride back to Hyderabad


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Inclusions

  • To and fro Sleeper class train transportation ex-Hyderabad
  • Team captain throughout the trip
  • A/C Tempo/Tavera/ Bus for Local Transportation
  • A/C Accommodation for 2 nights- (3/ 4 Sharing). If you require 2 sharing, Please contact the team
  • All permit fees, Tolls, parking, and driver allowances

Exclusions

  • Entry Tickets
  • Food
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Things to carry

This list is just an indication; please pack light.

 

  1.  A good and positive mood.
  2. A rucksack or bag to keep all the things.
  3.  Mosquito repellent cream
  4. Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat
  5. Hoodies / Jackets (It might be cool in the morning).
  6. Digital / Video Camera, if you don't want to miss capturing the beautiful views.
  7. Medicines you need.
  8. Refreshments / Chocolates / Energy bars/ Energy Drinks / Sugar or Salt mixture.
  9. Water bottle - 2 Liters. Get your own bottles, we avoid buying of plastic bottles. 
  10. Photo ID ( Passport, Employee/College ID, PAN card/Election Card/ Driving License) with a Xerox copy.
  11. Toiletries (Toothbrush, Paste, Small towel/napkin, Comb, Sanitary Pads).
  12. 2 biodegradable plastic bags medium size to carry waste.
  13. Umbrella or Raincoat



Compensation will not be paid for changes or cancellations caused by Acts of God (Force Majeure), natural or man-made disaster, fire, technical problems to transport, closure or congestion of airports, adverse weather conditions or any other event beyond the Company’s control.

In case of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to cancel the trip at any time, either due to lack of batch formation or other factors. If we cancel the trip, a full refund will be provided.
If you cancel, the following policy applies:

 

Cancellation Refund will be processed only in the form of HAC wallet
Refund is non-transferable

  • Wallet cash can be used within 1 year.
  • There's no refund if,
  • The person doesn't shows up on the day of travel.
  • The person voluntarily decides to withdraw from the trip in between.
    No. of days before departureAmount of Cancellation Charges
    More Than 10 days30%
    10-5 days60%
    4-0 days100%

 

Train Tickets

While we strive to secure confirmed train tickets, we cannot guarantee them as railway operations are managed by the government.

  • Included Tickets: Packages from Ex-Hyderabad include Sleeper class train tickets.

  • Upgrades: For 3AC/2AC/1AC travel, additional charges will apply as per IRCTC rates.

  • Ticket Status: We will update you on your ticket status. However, we recommend checking it frequently if the ticket isn’t confirmed (CNF).

  • Alternatives:

    • If the ticket remains in RAC/WL two days before departure, consider opting for Tatkal or Premium Tatkal for a higher chance of confirmation, subject to additional IRCTC charges.
    • If tickets are still in WL and bus service is available, opting for a bus is advisable.
  • Extra Charges: Additional costs will be as per IRCTC rates. No extra fees will be charged by us for booking Tatkal.

  • Terminology

  • WL- Waiting List ( No ticket)
  • RAC- Reservation upon cancellation ( One berth is shared by 2 people)
  • CNF- Confirmed
  • Sleeper- 6 Berths in a compartment, Non- AC
  • 3AC- 6 Berths in a compartment, AC
  • 2AC- 4 Berths in a compartment, AC
  • 1AC- 2 Berths in a compartment, AC



Train Ticket Booking:

  • In the event that train tickets are unavailable at the time of booking, we will attempt to secure them through the Tatkal scheme, which opens one day before departure. (Tatkal Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability, with a nominal surcharge over the original ticket price). Please note that Tatkal bookings are subject to various factors beyond our control. If tickets cannot be secured, alternative travel options such as buses or Premium Tatkal tickets will be suggested. Any additional charges incurred for these alternatives will be the responsibility of the customer

 

Balance Payment

  • Balance Payment should be done before 2 days of the departure

 

Limitations & Liability

We accept liability for those arrangements for your holiday, which are wholly within our control, and, therefore, accept liability to clients for the negligence of our employees. However, we would like to draw attention to the following circumstances, which fall outside our direct control or where, for some reason, we are not prepared to accept liability.

  • In the event that you miss your train or bus for any reason during your onward or return journey, the company shall not be responsible for any financial reimbursement. However, we will assist you in finding alternative transportation options to ensure your continued travel.
     
  • The Company shall, in no circumstances whatsoever, be liable to the client or any person traveling with him or her for any death, personal injury, sickness, accidents, loss delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and/or damage or theft howsoever caused
  • The company does not own or control hotels, coaches, or other facilities mentioned in the tour. As an operator of the package tour, therefore, we cannot be held liable.
  • Where there has been no fault on the part of the company, supplier, or agents.
  • Where the failures in the performance of the contract are attributable to the customer.
  • Where the failures are attributable to a third party not connected with the holiday provision and are unforeseeable or unavoidable.
  • We do not have any insurance policy covering the expenses for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons.

 

     

    Surcharge

    The Price of your travel arrangement is subject to surcharges in case of sudden hike in fuel prices, schedule airfare and any taxes levied by the government. Even in this case, we will try to absorb an amount of 2%, amount exceeding over 2% will be surcharged.

    Seasonal surcharges may apply based on the selected travel dates. Any applicable price increase will be clearly displayed on the payment page before confirming your booking.

     

    Right to amend the itinerary

    Tour once commenced will strictly go as per the itinerary finalized. In case of events and circumstances beyond our control, we reserve the right to change all or parts of the contents of the itinerary.

    Occasionally it may be deemed necessary to make changes to your holiday and the Company reserves the right to do so at any time without any prior notice, and you will be notified of any changes at the earliest possible opportunity.

     

    Others

    • Weed or any other narcotics is strictly prohibited from entire event!
    • Be cooperative with fellow Participants
    • Do not cause delay and cause inconvenience for others and impact the schedule.
    • Do not litter any plastic (biscuit pack covers, candy wrappers, etc.). We commit to keeping our events pollute-free.

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