PONDICHERRY
PONDICHERRY TRAVEL GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
The persons who want to see the international scenic views in India then they must visit Pondicherry as the Tourist Places In Pondicherry or Pondicherry Tourism are so pretty that it makes us feel that we are sitting out of India. The lake sites, beach sites, mountains, lush greenery makes this Union Territory more appealing. In, there are so many unique sites where the tourists can visit.
The Union Territory Pondicherry is located in Tamil Nadu. It is also known by the name of Pudducherry literally means ‘the new settlement’. The French settlement comprising the town Pondicherry, fondly called Pondy and three other pockets in the different states, Karaikal (Tamil Nadu), Mahe Kerala), and Yanam (Andhra Pradesh), is what makes today’s Union Territory of Pondicherry, which is 200 km south of Chennai (Madras).
On the way to Pondicherry, one gets to see the scenery typical of the Deccan plateau. Striking red soil and deep green vegetation, consisting mainly of cashew, palm and neem, forming a stunning landscape.
The township of Pondicherry is planned on a grid system, which is to say that the roads meet each other at right angles. On the seaward side is the long Petit Canal which divides the town so that the French township is on the side facing the sea and the predominantly Indian/Tamil one on the other.
How to Reach :
1.By Air :
Pondicherry is linked with Chennai (Madras), which is 200 km away.
2.By Train :
Pondicherry is connected with a meter gauge link with Chennai via Villupuram by the Pondicherry Express.
3.By Road :
Pondicherry has a good network of roads, which connects it with most of South India.
Best Time to Visit :
Though Pondicherry (Puducherry) is known to have a warm climate but the best time to visit Pondicherry is between the months of October and March. These are the winter months of Pondicherry as the climate is cool and is ideal for water sports, sightseeing and more. The temperature does not gets below 17 degree Celsius at this time. December end and January starting are quite charming with Christmas and New Year festivities. This is also the time when activity increases at the Aurbindo Ashram as there are birth and death anniversaries of the Mother and Shree Aurobindo. In the summer months, from March to June, this Union Territory is pretty hot and the temperatures go as high as 41 degree Celsius. If you like seclusion, you can visit the place and enjoy water sports. And, if you love rains, you can visit Pondicherry in July and September when the rains make the place a charming verdant landscape.
Places to Visit :
In the heart of the town lies the Samadhi, or the ashram of Shri Aurobindo Ghosh. At the Ashram’s hand-made paper factory one can buy the most wonderful paper products. The Ashram also has departments selling hand-painted saris, ties, and dress material. On the way, one can notice people playing a strange game with iron balls, which was a French form of amusement.
The beach road is like the mall of a hill station, where everyone comes for a stroll. The footpath is interspersed with trees, flower beds and has lots of benches to sit on and enjoy the evening. Here one can even take a ride in a catamaran by requesting the fishermen, as is the practice. Overlooking the sea among the many mansions, the most striking is the one called Marie. It is built in the French style and is actually the Municipality office. The other buildings which are reminiscent of the French architectural style are the Samadhi, French Institute, Ecole Francaise, Raj Niwas to name a few.
Exactly parallel to the beach road runs the Rue Dumas Street, which was the first street to be built here in the year 1706. Strolling northwards one would come to a large park, which is Government Square.
Auroville, about 10 km away from Pondicherry, is a unique experience. The place has been transformed into a lush green cover from a highly eroded area, by 25 years of sheer hard work. Ousteri and Kaliveli near Pondicherry are a birdwatchers’ paradise. Kaliveli is famous for flamingoes, while Ousteri is great for observing water birds.
Nehru Street is a paradise for a shopper where one can buy leather and pottery goods. Besides a lot of gift items like bags, bed sheets, paper lanterns and trendy T-shirts can be bought.
The other attractions in Pondicherry are the Duplex and the Botanical Gardens.
Tourist Places In Pondicherry :
The shimmering lakes and beach sites, hills are home to the Pondicherry. There are various Tourist Places In Pondicherry which can be explored by the couples, family, and friends. From below you can read about the Best Places Of Pondicherry. Near soo many tourist places there are hotels, resorts, villas, markets, cafes from where one can take rest and even can eat food.
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is located near Pondicherry town and it is one of the famous sites of Tamil Nadu. The shinning cold brown sand of the beachside is so soft that you can walk barefoot. With your loved ones you can also take a sunbath at the beach site. This is the perfect destination for those who love water and sand. On this beach site you can do lot of activities like; walking, playing, eating, boating and many more.
Aurobindo Ashram
Aurobindo Ashram is situated in the White Town of Pondicherry. If you want to feel moksha and inner peace then must visit this Ashram as the main motto of creating this Ashram is to provide moksha and inner peace to the visitors. From all cover of the world, people visit Aurobindo Ashram to attain moksha and inner peace. The camera, bags, children below 3 years are not allowed Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry.
Pondicherry Lighthouse
Pondicherry Lighthouse is the remarkable site of the city as so many tourist visits here for viewing Pondy from the top. In East French Riviera there are two lighthouses one is old and another one is new. The lighthouse is located at the side of the ocean from where you can view the beautiful natural picturesque. The hight of the tower is 157 feet, at this destination various events, festivals are also organized.
Auroville Tourism
Auroville Tourism is the Universal Town where peoples of different religions live together. Mirra Alfassa in 1968 founded Auroville Tourism. This is the very famous place of Pondicherry as here peoples from different corners of the world visit. If you want to experience the life of peace and harmony, then you must visit Auroville Tourism, Pondicherry.
Chunnambar Boat House
Chunnambar Boat House is famous for its beach, tree houses and boathouse. So if you want to spend a night in a unique site then you must visit this place. The beautiful tree houses and boathouses will make your Pondicherry Tour more memorable and amazing. In this place, you can also do trekking and can have some adventure. At this destination, you can enjoy the candlelight dinner with your loved ones by having special tandoori and Chinese food.
Scuba Diving in Pondicherry
Want to feel some adventurous moments with your loved ones then enjoy Scuba Diving in Pondicherry. At this destination, you can view the enchanting marine life. Scuba Diving will let you explore beautiful sea life. You can view manta rays, kingfish, sea snakes, lionfish, butterflies, crustaceans, moray eels and many more varieties of fishes while doing the diving.
Chidambaram Temple
Chidambaram Temple is the most famous temple located in eastern Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated 58 km away from the Pondicherry. If you want to experience heritage, extraordinary history, vibrant cultures, traditions then, you must visit this wonderful temple. The structure, exterior and interior design of this temple are famous all over the world. Chidambaram Temple is the holy place and every person desires to come here. Another famous site of this destination is Nataraja Temple. If you visit Chidambaram Temple, then never forgot to visit the Nataraja Temple.
Apart from the above-mentioned places, you can also visit Seaside Promenade, Serenity Beach, Auroville Beach, Arikamedu, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Botanical Garden, Raj Niwas, French War Memorial, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Jawahar Toy Museum, Pondicherry Museum, Veerampattinam Beach, Gokilambal Thirukameswarar Temple, Bharathi Park, Immaculate Conception Cathedral and many more.
Places Around Pondicherry :
There are exciting birds watching excursions at Kaliveli Tank, Ousteri or the lighthouse marsh.
Gingee about 50 km south east of Madras is a very interesting enclave of forts that were constructed around the 1200 AD.
Also close at hand is the fossil tree-Tiruvakkadai and Ramana Maharishi’s Ashram at Tiruvunamallai. The backwaters of Pichavaram and Chidambaram are full of mangroves and birds too. South of Pondicherry, at Chidambaram, there is a temple complex is a good example of Dravidian architecture.
World famous for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram is a pleasant little village-an ideal place for relaxation. Besides the temple relics, one can visit the Crocodile Bank too.
The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park has living corals for one to see. The temple cities of Thanjavur and Kumbhakonam are also close at hand from Pondicherry.
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Pondicherry Destination Wise
