Season's By Oyestore: Vanakkam and Bonjour

SEASONS BY OYESTORE

VANAKKAM & BONJOUR

Pondicherry × Mahabalipuram

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French Streets • Scuba Diving • Auroville Forest Trails • East Coast Road Rides

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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

French streets.

Ocean mornings.

Ancient temples standing beside the sea.

A slow coastal chapter that moves from the calm rhythm of Pondicherry to the timeless shores of Mahabalipuram.

Built around sunrise rides, hidden cafés, scuba mornings, Auroville forests, long conversations, East Coast Road drives, and strangers slowly becoming your people somewhere between the coastlines of Tamil Nadu.

Not rushed sightseeing.

Not checklist tourism.

Just three days of culture, coast, chaos, and community.

Curated and hosted by Oyestoreforgram.

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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW

Bangalore → Pondicherry → Mahabalipuram

Overnight AC Sleeper Journey

4 Days / 3 Nights

Curated Community Experience

Limited Curated Seats

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WHAT TO EXPECT

• Sunrise scooter rides through French streets

• Café hopping across White Town

• Auroville forest exploration

• Scuba diving in the Bay of Bengal

• East Coast Road coastal rides

• Mahabalipuram temple exploration

• Poolside evenings with music & conversations

• Slow sunsets beside the sea

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PRICING

Early Bird

₹12,999

Chapter Entry

₹13,999

Last Minute Shenanigans

₹14,999

Limited seats per chapter.

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ITINERARY

DAY 0 — DEPARTURE

Night departure from Bangalore in a comfortable AC sleeper bus.

Playlists passing around.

Window-seat conversations.

The beginning of a slower weekend away from the city.

Overnight journey toward Pondicherry.

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DAY 1 — PONDICHERRY & AUROVILLE

Arrival in Pondicherry during the early morning.

Check-in at a private villa stay near the coast.

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Morning Experiences

• Auroville forest exploration

• Matrimandir pathways

• Quiet forest trails

• Slow café moments

• Community introductions

A softer beginning built around calmness, nature, and slower conversations.

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Afternoon Experiences

Return back toward Pondicherry city.

Explore:

• French & Tamil Quarters

• White Town streets

• Colonial architecture

• Hidden cafés & bakery stops

• Photography walks

• Slow coastal exploration

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Evening

Poolside social evening at the villa.

Music.

Conversations.

Community games.

Stories slowly stretching longer into the night.

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DAY 2 — OCEAN MORNINGS & FRENCH STREETS

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Morning Experiences

Early morning guided scuba diving experience in the Bay of Bengal.

Built for both first-timers and experienced divers.

Experience:

• Scuba diving sessions

• Ocean exploration

• Underwater coral experiences

• Slow beach mornings

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Afternoon Experiences

Return toward White Town for slower exploration.

Explore:

• Pastel colonial streets

• Bougainvillea lanes

• Heritage cafés & bakeries

• Café hopping sessions

• Photography & shopping stops

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Evening

Sunset by the sea.

Relaxed dinner with the group.

Long conversations beside the coast before the final road-trip chapter begins.

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DAY 3 — THE COASTAL RIDE

The final chapter begins early.

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Morning Experiences

Self-drive scooters begin the East Coast Road journey from Pondicherry → Mahabalipuram.

Ride alongside coastal roads with the sea on one side and palm-lined highways on the other.

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Mahabalipuram Exploration

Explore the historic coastal town known for its ancient rock-cut architecture and seaside temples.

Highlights include:

• Shore Temple

• Pancha Rathas

• Arjuna’s Penance

• Coastal temple trails

• Local street exploration

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Evening

Slow final sunset before departure.

Dinner with the group before overnight return toward Bangalore.

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DAY 4 — ARRIVAL

Early morning arrival back in Bangalore.

Phones fuller.

Minds quieter.

Stories lasting longer than expected.

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INCLUSIONS

• AC Sleeper Bus (Bangalore ↔ Pondicherry)

• Private Villa Stay

• Self-drive Scooters for Exploration

• Scuba Diving Experience (Exclusive Travellers)

• Breakfast on Day 1 & Day 2

• Hosted Community Experiences

• Selected Local Activities

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EXCLUSIONS

• Lunch & Dinner

• Personal Café Expenses

• Shopping & Souvenirs

• Activities Not Mentioned Above

• Anything Not Listed Under Inclusions

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Solo travellers who don’t want to feel alone

• Founders, creators & overthinkers

• People tired of rushed travel

• Anyone looking for stories over sightseeing

• People who romanticise slow coastal weekends

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Limited seats to maintain experience quality.

Timings and activities may vary depending on weather conditions.

Private room upgrades subject to availability.

This is a hosted community-first experience, not mass tourism.

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BOOKING & PAYMENT

Full payment confirms your seat.

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Curated by Oyestoreforgram

Not mass tourism.

Not rushed sightseeing.

A coastal chapter through Pondicherry & Mahabalipuram.

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Team Oyestore.

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