Here’s a complete Pondicherry Tour Guide that will help you in spotting your favorite hangouts and things to do. The best time to visit Puducherry is between October and March when the weather is extremely pleasant.
1. White Town
Strolling through the boulevard of White Town, aka the French Quarter can put anyone in awe. Apart from the vibrant French colonial mansions dotted around the street, one can expect the whiff of French delicacies coming from bakeries and cafes at every corner. A few breathtakingly beautiful buildings in White Town are popular heritage sites in Pondicherry as they were built some 200 years ago when this coastal region was under French colonialism. Even the signboards on the streets read ‘Rue’ with the name of the street, which means street in French. Don’t miss to catch a glimpse of this favorite tourist spot in Pondicherry that will give you a feel of France in India.
2. Paradise Beach
Also known as Plage Paradiso, Paradise Beach is one of the best places to visit in Pondicherry. It’s not too fancy but the quaintness and sailing on the backwaters to reach the spot is quite an amazing experience. Ideal to view sunrise and sunset, there are a plethora of thrilling water activities which will help you unwind and relax. Dotted with beach shacks, palm trees, shimmering water, and golden sand, the view of the beach is totally mesmerizing. So don’t miss basking under the sun at Paradise beach to get a heavy dose of Vitamin Sea.
3. Serenity Beach
Just a 20-minute drive from the French Colony, Serenity Beach ensures you get a serene and calming view of the azure sea of the Bay of Bengal. Flanked by palm trees, rocky patches, golden sand, blue sea, fishing boats adds up to the perfect backdrop for a photoshoot. Ideal spot for honeymooners, Serenity Beach is a quiet tourist spot where you can spend some memorable moments with your partner.
4. Auroville
The list of places to visit in Pondicherry is incomplete without marking Auroville in it. Nestled between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Auroville -the universal town of south India aims to create a progressive space where men and women of all countries can live together in peace and harmony. Such a noble thought behind this quaint establishment makes Auroville one of the must-visit places in India. Also known as the City of Dawn, Auroville is the largest spiritual paradise in the world.
5. Aurobindo Ashram
One of the sacred places in Pondicherry, Aurobindo Ashram is very popular among spiritual seekers around the globe. Built-in the name of Sri Aurobindo who fought for our Nation's Independence, this Ashram is a quaint place where you can sit and meditate for some time. Inside the Ashram, you will find the great master, Shri Aurobindo resting peacefully in his grave. There is nothing much but still, Aurobindo Ashram is among the top Pondicherry tourist places as it has a positive vibe that serenades the senses and makes you feel at peace. Some places are to connect you to your innermost self and this place in Pondicherry will do the same.
6. War Memorial
Built-in the memory of brave martyrs who lost their lives in World War I, War Memorial is one of the must-visit places in Pondicherry. Reckoned as one of the popular historical places in Pondicherry, the memorial was constructed in 1938 at Goubert Avenue. While visiting the War Memorial you can also visit another historical site where the statue of Mahatma Gandhi is placed. Both these places can be covered together when you are out sightseeing as these places are opposite each other.
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