Puducherry: Ecology and Community Tour

Cultural tours · Puducherry · 9.5 hours

Puducherry: Ecology and Community TourPuducherry: Ecology and Community TourPuducherry: Ecology and Community TourPuducherry: Ecology and Community Tour

Overview

Set out on a full-day bioregional journey beyond Pondicherry, linking ecology, heritage, and rural life. - Bat Village Grove: Learn about the unique co-existence of humans and fruit bats in a quiet Tamil village, and why these mammals matter to our ecosystems. - Kaliveli Wetlands: Observe a Ramsar-tagged freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse birdlife, plants, and small-scale farming. - Marakkanam Salt Pans: Discover the lives of salt harvesters and the intricate salt-making process shaped by monsoons, tides, and sun. - Perumukkal Hillock: End your day at this ancient archaeological site with panoramic views, petroglyphs, and ruins dating back millennia. Sunset here is a spiritual exhale.

Hosted in English, Tamil

Meeting point

Exact location shared on confirmation

Puducherry, Puducherry

What is included

Guided bioregional tour with naturalist/cultural expert

All site access and permissions

What is not included

No meals provided

Pick-up and drop-off

Good to know

  • No Meals will be provided, please carry packed lunch
  • Be mindful of waste, use bins provided and avoid littering in public spaces
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Dress for the weather cottons in summer, airy fabrics in monsoon, light jacket in winter
  • Carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the tropical sun
  • Hindi, French, German, Spanish speaking guides available on request