What are the popular and not-so-popular tourist places (attractions) to see in Pondicherry town?
Once you reach Pondicherry relax for a while and then head out to the Aurobindo Ashram.
Spend some quiet time here and you can even meditate in the calm surroundings. Head to Pondicherry beach and soak up some sun. Reserve Pondy beach and Aurobindo Ashram to see in the morning. You can then head to Auroville and also spend the evening in Auroville beach.
With the list of places to see below, plan your holiday in Pondicherry. You can spend about 2-5 days covering all the sightseeing spots, relaxing and having fun.
Aquarium
Aquarium is also there in this garden maintained by state fisheries department. There is a small entrance fee charged.
Dancing Fountain
A dancing fountain is situated in this 22 acre garden. It is operated during the evenings. Recommended for visiting during weekends.
Dupleix Statue
In the seaside children’s park one can see a statue of Dupleix. Marquis Joseph Francois Dupleix was an integral part of Puducherry’s colonial past. He was the Governor of Puducherry between 1742 and 1754.
The most famous beaches in Pondicherry include the Paradise Beach or the Pondicherry beach, Auroville beach and the backwaters at Chunnambar.
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Pondicherry is a place of many faiths. It speaks of religious significance of this place. Several thousands of devotees flock to Pondicherry temples.
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The park located in the heart of Puducherry, is one of the most beautiful spots with its lush green vegetation and shady trees providing succor from the harsh Puducherry sun.
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The French War Memorial on Goubert Avenue, Pondicherry, is solemn reminder of those brave soldiers who laid down their lives for their country during the First World War.
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The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is Located on Subbayah Salai in Pondicherry town. This white and brown neo-gothic church is one of Pondicherry's finest Catholic churches.
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Visitors are attracted to Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry for its spiritual charm to pay homepage to the samadhis (cenotaphs) of Aurobindo, and the Mother situated in the midst of a garden of colorful f
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The 22-acre Pondicherry Botanical Garden, a green retreat, is quite a contrast from the hot and polluted roads in the rest of the town (Puducherry / Pondy).
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Jamai Mosque Located on Mullah Street in Pondicherry town (Puducherry), this beautiful mosque's distinctive architecture and swaying palm trees in the background makes it look beautiful.
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The Mrairie is located on Goubert Avenue in Pondicherry town. This charming white building, facing the sea almost transports you to France.
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The Puducherry Museum is located on Saint Louis Street and is open on all days except Mondays and national holidays between 1000-1700 hrs.
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The Church of Our Lady of the Angels (Notre Dame des Anges) was built in 1855 in Greco-Roman style, its façade flanked by two unadorned square towers faces east towards the ocean.
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