Uditam – Institute of Integral Healing is located in the serene town of Pondicherry. You can reach us via air, rail, or road from major cities across India.

 

By Air From Major Cities

Pondicherry has a small domestic airport (PNY), primarily serving flights from Bangalore. The nearest major international airport is Chennai (MAA), approximately 150 km away

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Bangalore (BLR) → Pondicherry (PNY): IndiGo operates direct flights with a duration of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Chennai (MAA) → Pondicherry (PNY): Currently, there are no direct flights. The most convenient option is to travel by road, which takes approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Hyderabad (HYD) & Mumbai (BOM) → Pondicherry (PNY): No direct flights are available. Travelers can fly to Chennai (MAA) and then proceed by road to Pondicherry.

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By Train From Major Cities

Pondicherry Railway Station (PDY) is connected to several major cities.

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Bangalore → Pondicherry: The Yesvantpur–Puducherry Express (Train No. 16573) departs from Yesvantpur Junction at 8:45 PM on Fridays and arrives in Pondicherry at 7:15 AM the next day, taking approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Chennai → Pondicherry: Multiple trains operate on this route, with travel times ranging from 3 to 4 hours.

Hyderabad → Pondicherry: The Puducherry Express (Train No. 16033) runs twice a week, covering the distance in approximately 14 hours.

Mumbai → Pondicherry: The Dadar–Puducherry Express (Train No. 11005) operates weekly, with a journey time of around 30 hours.

 

By Road From Major Cities

Pondicherry is accessible via well-maintained highways.

 

From Chennai: Approximately 3 to 4 hours via the East Coast Road (ECR).

From Bangalore: Around 7 to 8 hours via NH 77 and NH 48.

From Hyderabad: Approximately 12 to 14 hours via NH 16.

From Mumbai: Around 24 to 26 hours; considering the distance, traveling by train or flight is advisable.

For local transportation in Pondicherry, options include auto-rickshaws, taxis, and rental bikes