Pondicherry was a French colonial settlement until 1954 and a few people here still speak French or English with the French accent. The place is famous for French food, the sea air, beer, and yoga and meditation. The sea poses absolute heavenly at Pondicherry. A former French colony, Pondicherry has retained all of its old-world French charms, and despite being miles away from France, the city comes close to giving you a very authentic feel of the French culture and allure. Famous for its brightly painted houses with bougainvillaea laden walls, large boulevards, streets and road signs boasting French names, gothic churches and colonial buildings, serene backwaters and pristine beaches, topped with authentic French cuisine, Pondicherry has a lot to offer.
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Pondicherry β Mahabalipuram
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Places to visit in Pondicherry
Pondicherry Beach
Pondicherry Beach is a paradise for all beach lovers and tourists. It is flanked by a flowing creek on one side and is also known for its tree houses, which are located on the backwaters. The seashore is also known for organising a wide range of activities including cruises in the backwaters, trekking, beach volleyball, chess, picnic, themed events, table tennis, and catamaran rides for travellers.Raj Niwas
Currently, the Niwas is located in the Government Park and parts of it are opened to the public. Dr Iqbal Singh, the present Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry resides here. The place is well known for its parks and gardens, along with sculptures from the medieval and contemporary era, giving a keen insight into the culture and life of Pondicherry.The Pondicherry Botanical Garden
Located south of the New Bus Stand, it is a reminder of French architecture, providing an insight into how architecture in France developed and how colonization has had an impact on the development of Pondicherry. Tourists can enjoy the sight of fountains, gravel-lined paths, beautiful flowerbeds and pruned trees. One of the most ornately designed gardens in South India, the botanical beauty houses around 1500 varieties of plants.Promenade
The Promenade, also known as the Goubert Avenue is one of the best places to visit in Pondicherry. Designed in a French style, it has boulevards and swaying palm trees all around. After the jogging or morning walk, make sure that you try tea stalls and coffee stalls here. The place is great for enjoying the sound and mist of sea breeze. It is also known for its bustling bazaars in the evening. If you love the bustle, then the evening is the time to visit. But if you favour serenity, make sure you visit it during the morning hours.Chunnambar Boathouse
Chunnambar River is widely popular for its backwaters, which offers travellers the opportunity to enjoy picnicking with their families and children. Among the tourist places to visit in Pondicherry, this boathouse not only allows one to stay in a luxurious manner but also ensures that travellers enjoy the trip of a lifetime amidst nature and greenery. The boathouses here are driven by the crew and oarsmen in the Chunnambar River. They have one, two or three rooms along with sundeck, balcony areas and other facilities ensuring that you stay in a leisurely manner. Apart from boathouses, the river here also has a water sports centre, where travellers can enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities.French War Memorial
French War Memorial is a popular place of interest. Built on the Goubert Avenue or The Promenade, it serves as a reminder of those valiant soldiers who lost their lives during the World War-I from 1916 to 1919. The memorial, built in 1971, is reminiscent of the fact that war leaves fatalities behind and doesn't answer any questions or offer any solutions. Closely located to the Gandhi Statue and surrounded by eight pillars, this statue reminds one of the era gone by and the Indian struggle for independence. French influence can be seen close by as an iconic, marble statue of Joan of Arc, located here.Out of town
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Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is around 99 km far from Pondicherry and our Pondicherry Taxi Service can take you there in around 2 hours. Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well-established seaport was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. The Five Rathas and the Shore temple are the major places of interest, and you should definitely see the carvings on them that continue to amaze visitors to this day. Another important sight is the Krishna's Butterball, which is a huge natural rock that rests on a hillside, apparently defying all laws of gravity.Vellore
Vellore is around 156.7 km far from Pondicherry and our Pondicherry Taxi Service can take you there in around 3 hours. Vellore is a Sprawling city and the administrative headquarters of Vellore District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Vellore is also one of The Smart city In India. Vellore Is an Industrial And Educational And Medical Hub of Tamilnadu. Vellore City is the home of two of India's top ten educational institutions, Christian Medical College & Hospital and VIT University. Vellore is located at 2.93 degrees N 79.13 degrees E. It has an average elevation of 216 metres (709 ft). The city is 200 metres above sea level, situated 130 km North West of Chennai and 180 km East of Bangalore. Vellore is on the plains surrounded by low, rocky hills. Temperature ranges from as low as 10 degrees C in the winter months of December-February to even 43 degrees C in the summer months of April-June. It is essentially a dry climate, rainy and humid only at the times of the two monsoons: June-August and October-December. The city is well connected via road, rail, and air.Chennai
Chennai is around 169.9 km far from Pondicherry and our Pondicherry Taxi Service can take you there in around 3 h 26 min. Chennai located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu. It is a major industrial, commercial, cultural and economic centre. Chennai is also known as the "Detroit of India" for its flourishing automobile industry. It is the fourth-largest city in terms of area and fourth-most populous city in the country. Due to its hot and humid climate, Chennai has also been named in the "hottest" cities to live by BBC among global cities. It has also been ranked as world's 2nd best food city by National Geographic. Exquisite landmarks, lip-smacking cuisines, and a vastly intriguing culture? there is no reason why you shouldn't book your taxi in Chennai at GetMeCab and leave it right away! There are lots of interesting places in Chennai which fascinate the people & tourist and our Chennai taxi services covers them all.Yercaud
Yercaud is around 236.7 km far from Pondicherry and our Pondicherry Taxi Service can take you there in around 4 h 36 min. Located about four-and-a-half hour's drive from Pondy, Yercaud is a great getaway where pristine nature and fresh air prevails. Tourists can marvel at the spectacular Killiyur Falls, trek to the Yercaud hills and enjoy the panoramic views of the hill station, take a tour of the coffee plantations, explore the Bear's Cave (that was once considered to be the home of bears), or take to the waters of Emerald lake by renting a boat.Thanjavur
Thanjavur is around 165.8 km far from Pondicherry and our Pondicherry Taxi Service can take you there in around 4 hours. Thanjavur a perfect weekend option for any type of traveller. Must-visit sights include the 17th century Thanjavur Maratha Palace, and the 11th-century Brihadeeswarar temple that is adorned with wall paintings of Nayak and Chola periods. Those who want to delve deep into the city's historic past may visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library that houses more than 30,000 European and Indian manuscripts, many written on palm leaves.Keep exploring
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