Overview
This guided bicycle tour discovers Pondicherry’s different neighborhoods. It is a two-hour long excursion through the various quarters of this town marked by French colonial influences. Explore the French, Muslim and Tamil quarters of Pondicherry during the early morning hours. Highlights: • French Quarter • Barathi Park and Government Park. • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus • Botanical gardens, and Old Town
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Use of helmet / Optional Choice.
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by TUK- TUK.
- 02 Bottles of Mineral water per person.
- Local English Speaking Instructor.
What's Not Included
- Additional food or drink.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
You will be picked up at your central city hotel by Rickshaw (TUK-TUK) by the cycle representative and driven to the Sita Cultural Center to start your guided bicycle tour. Visit the downtown area and the Muslim Quarter, also called the Green Quarter. . Pondicherry is a popular tourist destination in South India. The city preserves much of its colonial influences. It has many buildings, churches, temples and statues which in combination with the planned French style avenues still preserve much of the colonial ambiance. While bicycling along the streets of Pondicherry, you will recognize the French - European cultural influences in architecture, cuisine and urban city design. Pondicherry is an Indian city with a strong touch of France. Once back to your cycle starting point, you will be offered breakfast (not included). From the Sita Cultural Center, you will be driven back to your hotel within the city center by TUK TUK to complete this memorable tour.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
- Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Must have prior riding experience.
- Cycling skills and physical fitness: To take part in the tour you need to have good cycling skills and a general level of physical fitness. If there is any doubt about your cycling skills, the guide is authorized to cancel your tour participation due to safety regulations.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with hats or scarf for ladies are highly recommended
- In case of sports tour person who serves as a instructor will be counted as a guide.