Pondicherry, IN

Surfing in Pondicherry

Activities — Surfing

Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Somewhere In Between
Accomodation: No Accomodation
Solo Friendly

There’s nothing quite like the experience of catching one of nature’s forces, the breaking wave. You are able to harness that power to speed you along the wave and perform a variety of manoeuvres.

Surfing in Pondicherry is a floor water recreational sport wherein the surfer rides on board upon the soaring waves and moves forward towards the shore. 

After your arrival at the adventure spot, our team will connect with you and aid you in understanding the activity. A certified expert will conduct a training session to teach you the fundamentals of surfing and how to use the surfboard.  

This is a personalized Surfing session on a pristine beach, beautified with palm trees, rocks, and a picturesque view of the Bay of Bengal. The location serves as perfect to try out and discover the thrilling sport of SURFING!!

How to Reach?

By Air The airport at Pondicherry can accommodate landing of a small aircraft only and has flights coming in from Bangalore and Hyderabad. However, you can get a connecting flight if you are coming from Delhi, Kochi, Kolkata and Mumbai. Chennai is the second nearest domestic as well as international airport which is approximately 135 kilometres away from Pondicherry. The Chennai airport is well connected to all major cities across the globe. Once you reach the airport, you can hire a private taxi to reach Pondicherry. (Pickup and drop from Chennai airport included)

By Bus There are several buses that ply frequently from Chennai, Thanjaur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both private and state-owned buses are available. The bus fare will depend upon the distance covered.

By Train The nearest rail station from Pondicherry is Villupuram, which is about 35 kilometres away from the town. The railhead is well-connected to cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum. Two of the most popular trains are New Delhi Pondicherry Express and Nagarcoli Express. Once you reach at the station, you can hire a taxi that will drive you to the city.

How To Prepare?

Wear the right swimsuit/wetsuit/ Board shorts are a great warm weather option.
Quick Dry Beach Towel
Pack a quick snack
Carry your own water bottle - you need to drink lots of water to keep yourself hydrated. Pondicherry is a bit dry, so you don’t want dehydration.
Eyewear: Any form of aviators or wayfarers. A must-have, again.
Sunscreen:  The sun is unforgiving sometimes. And if you really don’t want to end up like a baked potato in the evening, throw one of these in your bag.
Dive in with an uncluttered mind and a positive attitude.
Trust the process and leave everything else behind

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