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Best way to get from Bangalore to Pondicherry?

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I am planning a 3-day weekend in Pondicherry in the end of Jan 08. How long will the 320kms-drive take from Bangalore to Pondy? What is the best route? Are there enough petrol pumps along the way? And do they have clean washrooms? Lastly, if I leave from Bangalore on saturday @ 5am and start the return journey from Pondy @ noon on monday, is that enough time to enjoy all that Pondy has to offer?

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  1. The drive takes almost a whole day, as from my last visit there, the roads after a certain distance from Bangalore were not the best. Work on that was going on though and it may have improved by now.

    Not very sure about the petrol pumps part but there should be some as a lot of vehicles go that way.

    Washrooms are not the best and many are less than average.

    By the time you get to Pondy it would be evening and then you have only that night to wander around while the sightseeing part would be the next day which would not be enough to see a lot.

    The Aurobindo ashram is interesting and so is Auroville on the outskirts of Pondy.

    Anyway have a nice time in Pondy.....


  2. It took us most of a day from Bangalore to Pondicherry we went by taxi by far the safest way to travel in India There are places to stop on route but washrooms can be a little dicey I should certainly leave yourself a little more time Pondicherry has lots to see and do and some lovely beaches right on the bay of bengal. We had some great football games with the local children there.  It has as I am sure you know a strong French connection . Be sure to give the temple elephant some cucumbers from me. give his mahoot a coin and the elephant will tap you on the head for a blessing  The Auribindo Ashram is also worth a visit. India my favourite place have a great time

  3. 1. By tour bus it will take roughly 5-6 hours. at normal speed.

    2. If you go by Car it will take roughly 4-5 hours. (dont drive

    fast)

    3. Yes petrol pumps available but better fill your tank.

    4. Washrooms- yes (but not all are clean)

    5. Time is enough but depends what you want to see in pondy. If only city sight-seeing and nearby than is ok.

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