Pondicherry Travel Guide

Pondicherry is a union territory of India and currently known as Puducherry since the year 2006. Pondicherry is a popular tourist destination in the country and in this place you can find some beautiful temples, churches, and beautiful colonial buildings as this city has a strong historical background and these are the beautiful evidence of which people can understand whatever has gone through this place. Pondicherry was the largest French colony in the country. The city houses a strong and motivating history of war and trade. You will find a good impact of French in the city, and they are seen through the old quarters, There are with Mediterranean style houses and bakeries, seen in the city but the culture of the city is very much Indian.

Why Visit Pondicherry?

• You can visit the Aurobindo Ashram which was founded by Sri AurobindoGhose and it is counted among the very wealthy ashram in India. Sri AurobindoGhose was a freedom fighter a poet, philosopher, and yogi and I this ashram you are not allowed to take children below 3 years. Along with that you can also visit the AuroVillewhich was founded by Mother MIrra Richard and she was the spiritual contributor of Sri Aurobindo.
• You can visit the Botanical Garden,Bharathi Park, Ousteri Wetland and National Park and in this place you can view many birds as there are many birds visit this place during summer and winter.
• Pondicherry is also a place where you can have a good religious trip and you can see the ManakulaVinayagar Temple which is a temple of elephant Laxmi and this is a great place to visit, also visit the Villianur – St. Lourd Church, a Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Villianur Thirukameeswarar Temple and you can also visit the Meeran Mosque which is considered as the oldest mosque of the city and it is actually more than 350 years of old.

Pondicherry Tips and Recommendations

• In Pondicherry you can have a deep French experience and look up some great French Art Galleries like Artika Cafe Gallery, and taste authentic French food in Le Café and shop and Casablanca and Titanic.
• In Pondicherry you cannot miss for Scuba Diving as the Pondy Harbor is a great place to have fun with this activity. You can also enjoy the reef, the colorful fishes and the beautiful marine life.
• You can have great food in Pondicherry as in this place you can enjoy some very delicious south Indian Food like Idly, Dosa and various sea foods like parota, prawns, and fried sea fish. In this place, you can enjoy the staple food of the place and there is a strong impact of French, so you can enjoy French food at various restaurants and food outlets.
• You can also join in some cultural activities from the very popular Sita Cultural center as you can learn various cultural activities from here like cooking, Tanjavur paintings, dancing, Kolammehandi and Ayurveda classes also, and you can have a great time out here.

Location Map Of Pondicherry

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