In this travel guide, I have listed some best places to visit in Pondicherry. I had visited all these places and trust me you will fall in love with the nature and beauty of Pondicherry.
There are
many french people also living in pondicherry and near Auroville. Pondicherry
is also known as Puducherry. So, don't get confused between these two names.
This
union territory shares the border with the Tamil Nadu. You can see many
vehicles with the TN number plate.
Places to Visit in Pondicherry
Rock Beach
Rock
beach is a must-visit place and one of the best places to visit in pondicherry.
Swimming is not allowed on this beach. So, you can have only selfies, photos,
and sightseeing of this place for memories.
Auroville Matri Mandi
Auroville
is a beautiful place. I suggest you visit the Matri Mandir. It is one of the
most popular places to visit in pondicherry.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri
Aurobindo Ashram is one of the key attraction and among the best places to
visit in Pondicherry.
Photography is strictly prohibited inside the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It's a quiet place, so you can have a sightseeing of this ashram, sit and meditate.
Auroville Beach
If you
like to spend time on beach, then you can visit auroville beach. It's a decent
beach, not much clean but a good place to relax. You can see high tides.
Chunnambar Boathouse
If you like fun activities then it is definitely a place for your type. From chunnambar boathouse, you can take a boat to paradise beach.
This is a
very clean, beautiful, and quiet beach. It is a higly recommended and one of
the best places to visit in pondicherry for fun activity.
French war memorial
As the
name suggests, It is a war memorial, This memorial is dedicated to the French
soldiers (who ) who died in the first world war. It is near to the rock beach
and Mahatma Gandhi Statue.
French Colonies
You can
visit french colonies for sightseeing. The roads are well maintained and the
area view is superb. It is a good place to shot some best photos for Instagram,
Whatsapp or Facebook profile picture.
Botanical Garden Pondicherry
The
botanical garden in pondicherry was built by French Colonists. You can visit
this place to relax or to walk.
Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Mahatma
Gandhi statue is one of the best places to visit in pondicherry. It is near the
rock beach. You can easily visit this place If you are nearby rock beach.
Pondicherry Market
Pondicherry
main market is a good place for shopping lovers. You can take a Auto-rickshaw
or any private vehicle to easily reach this place. This is the image of
Pondicherry Market.
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayakar Devasthanam Temple
Temple is always one of the best places to visit with family, friends, or solo. Visiting this place relaxes the mind. Manakula Vinayakar temple is dedicated to the god Ganesa.
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