Pondicherry also known as Puducherry, is a quiet town located far from hectic cities of the south shore of India. It has a different aura and strong spiritual pulse, which is not experienced elsewhere in India.
With its distinctive French connection, the trees boulevards, the picturesque colonial structural history, the amazing scenery, the endless stretch of beautiful beaches as well as a stunning variety of restaurants providing a multinational cuisine, serves an enticing mixture of experiences that attract tourists from all over the world.
It’s quite an experience to witness the unique colonial buildings of the 18th century along the tree-lined streets that include the spectacular colours like mellow, white, purple, pink and green, compound walls, laid out over gates and courtyard walls of flamboyant bougainvillea.
The north and south side of the city provides scenic beaches and beautiful resorts that make life active & easy to do. Pondy is not simply the perfect base for exploring the rich destinations but it also offers its own special attractions.
It is also one of the favourite destinations for shopping among the southern urban cities. The explosion of elegant fashion boutiques and vintage sale galleries is a new trend. This place is very popular for its traditional doll-making, textiles and silks, it’s even home to various world-renowned clothing, pottery, accessories and handmade paper brands.
Taking a trip to Pondicherry is very captivating for tourist of all types including some who like to go shopping, eat and relax in their own way. It’s the best place to come if you want to keep pace with your work.
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By Air: It has a domestic airport but there are not many flight connections. Its best to take a flight till nearest airport Chennai, which is about 148 km away.
By Train: Rail networks from Chennai, Kanyakumari, Tirupati, Bangalore, Villupuram, Howrah, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Mangalore are well connected with the Pondicherry Railway Station. The nearest major train station, approx. 39 km from Puducherry, is Villupuram Station.
By Road: Pondicherry has convenient connectivity by way of road from Chennai, Villupuram, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Calicut, Palakkad, Thrissur, and Ernakolum.
During the months of October to March, Pondicherry is best visited because the usual temperatures range from 15° to 30° Celcius.
The summers (April-June) are quite dry and sometimes the temperature is 40 ° Celsius and is generally a low tourist season.
