Few places in India can boast of rich heritage, serene atmosphere, and spectacular beaches all this with a laid back lifestyle, Pondicherry is one such place, a union territory. Pondicherry is a small town that was previously a French colony and a perfect amalgamation of Indian traditions and French architecture. This Pondicherry travel guide will help you to plan a Pondicherry tour in the best possible way and help you to provide information about tourism in pondicherry.
This Pondicherry tourism guide will direct you in knowing more details about the place, the best season to visit and the best mode of transport.
The beautiful seventeenth-century Immaculate Conception cathedral built by the French and is one of the peaceful places where people can spend a quiet evening in the company of God. The most famous place of Pondicherry is the Aurobindo Ashram. Founded by the famous guru, Maharishi Aurobindo, the ashram never ceases to amaze. The Aurobindo ashram was founded by disciples of Maharishi Aurobindo who had retired from politics to settle into the small town in 1910. The ashram was founded in 1926 and today has grown into a large community of more than 1600 members.
The white town is a secluded area of Pondicherry which was reserved especially for the French colonialists. The beautiful buildings of the white town will mesmerize you. If you want to go further deep into history, then visit the ancient site of Arikamedu, which has the title of being the only site in India where India's connections with the Roman Empire have been established. Take a backwater country boat ride in the mangrove forests of Pichavaram, which are some of the densest mangrove forests in the country rivaling the mighty Sunderbans.
The Pondicherry Museum is a place where we can find rare bronze and stone sculptures that date back to the Pallava and Chola dynasty. A huge collection of handicrafts and other archaeological findings from the Arikamedu settlement await your presence at the Pondicherry museum.
Regain your lost connections with your mind and body at the famous yoga and meditation center of Auroville. The underwater life in the sea surrounding Pondicherry is sans comparison and a scuba diving expedition will take you closer to the underwater beauty that Pondicherry possesses. Surfing is one of the best things to do in Pondicherry as many surfing schools have emerged in Pondicherry in recent years.
Boasts of the numerable beautiful and enchanting beaches, the Rock Beach of Pondicherry lures a large number of tourists where one can watch the mighty waves of sea clash with black rocks at the shore. Promenade beach is another popular beach in Pondicherry. Go shopping in the famous local bazaars of Pondicherry where you will find plenty of local handicrafts which you can take as souvenirs back home.
Pondicherry is well connected with the neighboring metro cities of Chennai and Bangalore via railways and roadways and by air. The best time to visit Pondicherry would be winter when the weather remains pleasant and make your trip memorable.
We hope that this Pondicherry tourist guide has helped you in addressing your concerns regarding visiting Pondicherry.
