Pondicherry, is a beautiful city located on the southern coast of India in its namesake union territory. Situated on the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal, the city is laden with lovely beaches, heritage buildings, backwaters and lush green surroundings. Over the years, this place has been ruled by a number of European colonies, such as the Portuguese, Dutch, British and most significantly, the French. This place was invaded by the French in 1670, who left a deep impact on its tradition and culture. The architectural heritage of Pondicherry is indeed a rich one, including forts, villas, uniquely-designed houses and churches. Similar to other South Indian regions, the population here mostly comprises Dravidian people who speak Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The various festivals and fairs celebrated by the locals of this town are a highlight among tourists. Bastille Day, Sani Peyarchi Festival, Masimagam and the Mask Festival are some of the most important events that are held in Pondicherry.
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Mahe
Mahe, is a small town at the mouth of the Mahe River and is surrounded on all sides by the State of Kerala. The Kan...
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Pondicherry
Pondicherry (officially Puducherry, universally celebrated as the 'French Riviera of the East' and India's premier ...
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Karaikal
Scenic view of Karaikal, Pondicherry — French Colonial Port, Sacred Abode of Saint Karaikal Ammaiyar, Thirunallar...
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Yanam
Scenic view of Yanam, Pondicherry — French Colonial Godavari Enclave, Eiffel Replica & River Promenade Sitting...
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh on November 24th 1926. The ashram has since become one of the prime destinations for touri...
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Auroville
With its name meaning ‘The City of Dawn’ is a township located 8 kilometers from Pondicherry. It w...
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Immaculate Conception Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral as we see today was built on the place where three other churches were bui...
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Promenade Beach
Promenade beach is one of the main beaches in Puducherry. The walk is characterized by various landmarks and s...
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Ousteri Wetland and National Park
Ousteri Wetland and National Park covers an area of around 3.9 sq kilometers. Geographically the place lies in...
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Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Basilica Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus was consecrated on December 17th, 1907. The building is a fine specimen ...
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Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple is considered to be the oldest Hindu temple in Pondicherry and dates back to 600...
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Botanical Garden
The botanical garden was founded in 1826 and is another example of French influence in Pondicherry. The struct...
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Le Pondy Resort
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Hotel La Villa
La Villa Hotel is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Pondicherry. The hotel lies 0 km from the cit...
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Ocean Spray Resort
Located on the scenic East Coast Road, overlooking the mighty Bay of Bengal, you'll discover 23 acres of pure ...
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Anandha Inn
Anandha Inn the excitement of the city center is only 1.4 km away. With its convenient location, the hotel off...
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Le Royal Park
With a prime location in the heart of the city, "Hotel Le Royal Park" is a full facility 4 star category in Po...
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The Windflower Resort & Spa
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Hotel De L Orient
The mansion which houses one of the most-reputed heritage hotels in Pondicherry, the Hotel de l’Orient,...
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Dune Eco Village & Spa
The Dune Eco Village & Spa, Puducherry is an eco-friendly beach hotel located on 35 acres of untouched nature ...
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