Pune to Yanam Cab (4.9★ 117 reviews)
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Pune to Yanam Cab — Quick Answer
The Pune to Yanam cab route is approximately 1029 km and takes around 17–17.5 hours via NH 48 / National Highway. One-way fares start from ₹14/km (Swift Dzire CNG); Ertiga, Innova and Innova Crysta are also available for families and groups. Miles Tours and Travels provides 24/7 doorstep pickup from anywhere in Pune, transparent fixed fares with no hidden charges, and a flat 20% off on one-way trips. Booking takes about 30 seconds online or by calling +91 88790 99744.
Overview
Yanam, one of the four districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry, is a small former French colonial enclave on the eastern coast of India, approximately 1,150 km from Mumbai. The drive takes about 17-19 hours via NH 44 through Hyderabad and then east via NH 65 through Vijayawada and Rajahmundry to reach Yanam. Yanam sits at the confluence of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Despite being geographically surrounded by Andhra Pradesh, Yanam is administratively part of Puducherry, a remnant of its French colonial past — France ceded Yanam (along with Pondicherry, Karaikal, and Mahe) to India in 1954, and the transfer became legally effective in 1962. The town covers a mere 30 sq km with a population of about 55,000, making it one of India's smallest administrative units. Yanam retains traces of its French heritage in the form of colonial-era buildings, a French war memorial, and the Duplex Park named after the former French Governor Joseph François Dupleix. The Rajiv Gandhi Square on the riverfront was developed as a promenade overlooking the Godavari. Being on the Godavari delta, Yanam is lush with coconut palms, rice paddies, and mangroves. The town is also known for its liberal liquor policies (being a Puducherry territory, liquor is significantly cheaper than in Andhra Pradesh), which draws visitors from neighbouring regions. Food along the route features Hyderabadi biryani, Andhra-style meals, and Yanam's own seafood specialties influenced by both Telugu and French culinary traditions.
NH 48 / National Highway Puducherry (UT)History & Significance
Yanam was a French colony from 1723 until 1954 when it was merged with India. It retains some French-era architecture and a distinct Indo-French cultural identity.
Cab Fare & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Pune to Yanam
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (20% off) | Round Trip (same-day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 Traveller + 1 Driver | ₹28,183 Flat 20% OFF | ₹31,270 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 6 Traveller + 1 Driver | ₹31,887 Flat 20% OFF | ₹35,386 |
| Innova Crysta 6+1 | 6 Traveller + 1 Driver | ₹41,148 Flat 20% OFF | ₹45,676 |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | 6 Traveller + 1 Driver | ₹59,770 Flat 20% OFF | ₹66,356 |
| Kia Carens | 6 Traveller + 1 Driver | ₹31,887 Flat 20% OFF | ₹35,386 |
Estimated for 1029 km. Driver allowance included. Toll, parking & state permits extra at actuals. Call for exact quote.
Route Highlights
- About 1,150 km from Mumbai via NH 44 and NH 65, a 17-19 hour drive
- A former French colony, part of Puducherry Union Territory despite being in Andhra Pradesh
- France ceded Yanam to India in 1954, legally effective in 1962
- Located at the confluence of the Godavari River and the Bay of Bengal
- Covers only 30 sq km, one of India's smallest administrative units
- Retains French colonial architecture and the Duplex Park named after Governor Dupleix
Places to Visit in Yanam
Rajiv Gandhi Square and Promenade
A well-developed riverfront promenade overlooking the Godavari River, with landscaped gardens, walking paths, and views of fishing boats — Yanam's most popular gathering spot, especially at sunset.
French War Memorial
A colonial-era memorial commemorating French soldiers, one of the few remaining physical reminders of Yanam's 200-year French colonial period, maintained by the Puducherry administration.
Duplex Park
A garden park named after Joseph François Dupleix, the ambitious French Governor-General of India, offering a quiet green space with colonial-era ambiance near the centre of Yanam town.
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
About 30 km from Yanam near Kakinada, this sanctuary protects one of India's largest stretches of mangrove forests on the Godavari delta, home to fishing cats, otters, and the critically endangered white-backed vulture.
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