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Pondicherry: East Coast Road
Chennai→Pondicherry

Pondicherry: East Coast Road

The ECR is the ride, not just the way there — long open stretches with the sea alongside for much of it. Easy road, so you can enjoy the view.

The ECR is the ride, not just the way there — long open stretches with the sea alongside for much of it. Easy road, so you can enjoy the view.

Distance160 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~4 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonNov – FebIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

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Map of the road from Chennai to PondicherryMap of the road from Chennai to Pondicherry
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Ride details

Road typeCoastal highway
Road conditionMostly smooth
Fuel availabilityEasily available
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for2 days
Places to stayEasy to find

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