Sightseeing

As far as sightseeing is considered, in Puducherry (Pondicherry) has quite more to offer to the traveler. The Shree Aurobindo and The Mother, his most eminent disciple, set up the Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville in 1926. Later, get set to enjoy sun, surf and sand best at the stunning beaches of this town. The Serenity, Reppo and Quiet beaches are just some of romantic places in Pondicherry (Puducherry). 4-meter high statue of Mahatma Gandhi and French World War I memorial, The church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Vinaynagar Manakula temple, Pondicherry Museum and many more places.

City Tour

Adventurous Activities / Health & Wellness In Puducherry (Pondicherry), the outdoor activities are centered across the various beaches in the vicinity. In these activities, you can relax on the beaches, enjoy refreshing dip in the sea or just take stroll on the warm sands and watch the sunset. Also, enjoy adventurous water sports like parasailing and swimming etc. Another interesting activity would be to take a river cruise or go boating on the River Chunambar, where you can see dolphins at play and enjoy scenic evening. Also, try Temple adventures Scuba Diving and Surfing in India, and Chunnambar Boat House Tour. You can also try your hand at yoga while in Puducherry (Pondicherry) as there are many yoga centers run by qualified yoga teachers. International Yoga Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Puducherry (Pondicherry) which attracts large numbers of participants from all over the world is celebrated between the 4th to the 7th of January every year. Villianur Temple Car Festival is celebrated on the full moon between mid May and mid June. On this day, the temple car with the image of the God Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara is paraded around the town.

Eat & Dine (Places & Things to Eat in Pondicherry )

Dining out is a wonderful activity in Puducherry (Pondicherry). One can relish on a variety of cuisines available from both the South Indian food to appetizing French cuisine. French culinary tradition mixed beautifully with local cuisines in Pondicherry to create a mosaic of culinary integration. Pondicherry is the perfect stopover in India for trying bona fide French baguettes, pastries and brioches. Apart from this, there are several local restaurants that serve great French food along with various South Indian, Bengali, Punjabi and Gujarati cuisines. Some of the popular restaurants in Pondicherry are:

Maison Perumal: With a rustic café feel, the restaurant offers great food with its limited options. Everything served at this restaurant is delicious.

Cafe Ole: It is a place to enjoy a wide range of continental food along with various beverages.

Villa Shanti: It is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, continental and Italian food.

Le Dupleix: Another good restaurant in Pondicherry serving Indian, French and continental food.

Blueline - The Promenade: Enjoy here French, Seafood, Continental, and North and South Indian food.

Spice Route: A perfect place to enjoy continental and North Indian food.

Le Hidesign Café: It is a small café where one can enjoy different types of beverages and Italian food.

Season - Accord Puducherry: Known for great ambiance and awesome hospitality, the restaurant serves delicious North Indian, Chinese and Continental food.

There are several other good places to eat in Pondicherry. You will get to know about them on your trip to this city.

Shopping (What & Where to Shop in Pondicherry )

Pondicherry offers a remarkable shopping experience to its visitors as it features various markets where you can purchase many stuffs to take back home. Travelers can buy the many beautiful gift items in Pondicherry. Some of the popular things to buy in Pondicherry are Southern silks, fabrics, hand-made clay, leather key rings, metal pendants and a whole range of incense sticks and aromatic candles. Some of the popular places to shop in Pondicherry are:

Aurobindo Ashram: It houses a small souvenir shop selling books, greeting cards and other gifts. There is a factory outlet close to the Ashram selling incense sticks, aromatic candles, handmade paper items and other exclusive items. There are several shops in the city authorized by the Aurobindo Ashram that sell many home decor items and junk jewelry. One can buy intricate work handicrafts made by the people living and working in the Aurobindo Ashram.

Auroville: It is an ideal place for shopping on Pondicherry selling a striking selection of products like handicrafts, handmade things, soaps of natural ingredients, colognes, candles, books, fabrics, organic products, ornaments and much more.

Mission Street: Lined with several shops and boutiques, it is another great place for shopping in Pondicherry.

Pondicherry Beach: It has several big and small stores for buying curios.

Some other places in Pondicherry where you can shop for your home are Casablanca, Hidesign, Muthu Silk Plaza and Serenity Beach Bazaar.