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Things To Do in Pondicherry & Pondicherry Airport Layover Ideas


Pondicherry things to do

Things to do in Pondicherry if you have a Pondicherry Airport Layover or Extended Pondicherry Airport Stopover


If you have an extended layover at the Pondicherry Airport or staying in town, why not consider getting out with some fun activities? We list a few here and there are many more on Pondicherry.LayoverIdeas.com.


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Meditate


To really relax, participate in meditation at the Auroville, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Or go to Bharatanatyam performances, often organized by the Auroville Cultural Exchange in local temples, or at major hotels.

Learn Massage


The Healing Hands Centre offers classes in Ancient Massage and Thai Massage. Their 5-day, 10-day and 1-month long professional courses run monthly and are recognized by the Thai Healing Alliance International (THAI) worldwide and the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC).

Dive


Scuba Diving is popular in the oceans of Pondicherry, from Pondy Harbour. There is a diving centre is located in town, for easy access to divers. 1 day experience can be provided for non-divers and swimmers. PADI courses are offered for divers, or anyone to learn over 4 days, or as many as you like. Great marine life, fish, reefs and company.

Sita Cultural Centre


Check out the Sita Cultural Centre for cooking classes, yoga classes, dance classes, initiation to Ayurveda, Kolam, Tanjavur paintings, and other artistic and cultural activities.

As always, make sure you leave plenty of time to get back to the Pondicherry Airport in time for your connection and enjoy your layover city rather than whiling away the time leaning up against your luggage in the departures lounge.



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Last Updated: 14 Sep 2025