Pondicherry, formally called Puducherry, and generally called Pondy alone, is one of the seven Union Territories of India. This former French colony is a breathtaking mixture of traditional Indian sensitivities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape that offers the best of both worlds.
The streets of the French Quarter in Pondicherry, also known as White City, are dotted with charming colonial mustard-yellow buildings with walls laden with bougainvillaea. They are surrounded by cosy cafés and chic boutiques selling delicious French food and beverages. Only strolling down those streets will give the traveller a glimpse into the charm of the fairytale of Pondicherry.
Walk the boulevards and streets of Pondicherry (the French word for streets), which finally will take you down to the beautiful seaside promenade, where the Bay of Bengal splashes playfully on the shores of the famous Rock beach.
Toped with authentic French bakeries, bohemian shops and lovely paved paths for a leisurely stroll or bike ride, Pondicherry has plenty to offer. So go down to this dream Indian Coast city and chug some beers or just read a book in one of the quaint cafes.
By Road
Common bus services are accessible as of Pondicherry to places similar to Thanjaur, Trichy, Chidamabaram and Coimbatore. Private tourist buses work from Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore to Pondicherry. Tourist bus charge is on Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.
By Rail
Villupuram railhead is the nearby railway station to Pondicherry. Villupuram is linked in the direction of Trichy, Madurai and Chennai. Taxi services are to be had as of Villupuram to Pondicherry and it charges on Rs 750.
By Air
The adjoining airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International airport, which is approximately 135 km away. Chennai is well linked to every airport in India along with lots of cities abroad. Chennai connects during flights to a lot of key cities in US, Middele East, Europe and Asia. Taxi cost as of Chennai to Pondicherry is on Rs 3000.
Common bus services are accessible as of Pondicherry to places similar to Thanjaur, Trichy, Chidamabaram and Coimbatore. Private tourist buses work from Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore to Pondicherry. Tourist bus charge is on Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.
By Rail
Villupuram railhead is the nearby railway station to Pondicherry. Villupuram is linked in the direction of Trichy, Madurai and Chennai. Taxi services are to be had as of Villupuram to Pondicherry and it charges on Rs 750.
By Air
The adjoining airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International airport, which is approximately 135 km away. Chennai is well linked to every airport in India along with lots of cities abroad. Chennai connects during flights to a lot of key cities in US, Middele East, Europe and Asia. Taxi cost as of Chennai to Pondicherry is on Rs 3000.
Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pondicherry is a subtle beauty and an architectural gem in true sense. A wonderful example of neo-Gothic architecture, the church is a celebrated pilgrimage center for Roman Catholic Christians. Established in 1908 by French missionaries, it depicts the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church through rare glass panels. Rightly so, it ranks among the finest churches of Pondicherry.
The first basilic...Statue of Dupleix
Francois Dupleix is a man who contributed a lot in establishing French rule in India. He played a stellar part during the French colonial times and the Statue of Dupleix is a true symbol honoring that man. The statue is recommended visit to get a rich slice of history of French rule in Pondicherry. In a way, you can visit to get a rich peek into the past.
The Statue of Dupleix is a major attraction in Pondicherry, India. This 3 meter high statue...Arikamedu
Arikamedu is an archaeological site of historical significance and it located at some 4 km from the capital, Pondicherry of the Indian territory of Puducherry.This place is considered an architectural marvels and it also happened to be the site where Mortimer Wheeler conducted an excavation. The place literally means eroding mound and you can visit it to easily know the reason behind that.
The well-known Arikamedu excavation was done...Auroville City
Auroville (City of Dawn) is an experimental township in Viluppuram district Tamil Nadu. Some parts of this unique township also fall in the Union Territory of Puducherry in South India. This place was set up with the purpose to create a universal town where people from all parts of the world can live in peace and harmony. It was found to encourage human unity.
Auroville City came into being in 1968 and all its credit goes to MirraAlfassa who con...
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