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How to Reach Puducherry?

Puducherry has good Road, Rail, and Air connectivity. There might be a limited number of flights on the route. But, a flight to Chennai and then opting for a Road route would be the most convenient and time-saving. Thought the airport has a smooth Chartered Flights option. One can select the routes as per their time permeability.

Puducherry is a beautiful calm and serene place surrounded by a coastal area, rendering it with a few of the most beautiful beaches in India. It is a heavenly place that has calm beaches that are not overcrowded. The place is also not a secluded one that has a sparse population. Instead, one would find a blend with the goodness of both. There are many awesome places to visit in Puducherry, each offering its beauty and joy. Puducherry has beautiful and well-preserved French Architectural and Colonial-Style Cafes. These architectural structures are sure to amaze and give a vibe to France.

Is the Place Safe?

The general precautions and guidelines that you need to consider are the same as other tourist locations. People are friendly. The place is an ideal Honeymoon destination as well. One would find a couple strolling around the beach and at prime tourist attractions. Though the architecture has a vibe of French settlement, the food and customs followed influenced Indian and Tamil culture. One can enjoy a variety of nightlife options without thought of safety issues. 

How Many Days Trip is Ideal?

This is a tough question as Puducherry has many good places to visit and is sure not to miss on our list. If you have planned a trip to explore the Union Territory thoroughly a 15-20 days trip would do the purpose. But, if you have limited time and are not concerned to visit each tourist attraction and are only willing to enjoy your stay to heart's content plan a week-long or 10-day trip ideally. You can also visit the place for 2-3 days but you would not be able to cover all the places to see.

Weather and Best time to visit Puducherry

The ideal months to visit the place are from November to February when the daytime temperature lies around 32 degrees while it goes to 22 degrees at night. Overall, the climate is generally moderate and cool.

Top Places to visit Puducherry

There are many places to not miss out on your trip to Puducherry. Most of the places to visit in Puducherry have a strong significance in themselves. You would want to discover the story behind it while enjoying the beauty it has to offer. We will list out all the places that we found in our search. But, we suggest you make a list of places that grabs your interest from these before venturing for your trip to make your visit a lot easier and well-planned. The information shared below will give you a fair idea of what to expect from that spot at your destination.

PROMENADE

White Town at Puducherry was a French residential settlement in Puducherry. The place has the most iconic architectural remains from the olden days. Another prominent thing about the place is the naturally formed rocky Promenade. White Town Promenade has to offer scenic views replicating the South of France. One can enjoy the cool breeze in the seaside cafes in the area. If you are looking forward to spending some quiet time by the sea with the luxury of a café this is the place to offer you just the same.

Matrimandir, AUROVILLE

Auroville is a place that is famous for the Golden Spherical beautiful meditation temple. The place can be viewed from the outside. It is a sacred place for meditation for people interested in meditation. But, the restriction is one has to get the passes personally a day in advance and the Tuesday booking counter is closed. If you are interested in feeling the beautiful experience it would take you a prior day booking and a half-day tour of the inside campus with help of volunteers. The meditation time at the premises is 15 minutes for first-time visitors, repeaters are permitted to stay for 30 minutes. It is a no-fee service but one must be serious about the meditation practice. One thing to point out is one is not allowed to sneeze or cough in the meditation dome, if need be one can move out of the dome.

Auroville Beach

It is a beautiful, clean, and most hyped beach in Puducherry. But, we believe it deserves the spotlight. The beach is cleanly preserved in the corner of the forest. The volunteers of Auroville have put in the effort to preserve the cleanliness of the beach. It is used by ashramites to spend some relaxing time beside the sea. This keeps the space more special. The shallow waters at the beach are ideal for surfing even for beginners.

Arikamedu

Arikamedu is a site of historical importance. The place was built back in the 19th century. The place is built with Roman glass lamps, rare beads, and other important artifacts. The site was used for historical excavations previously and has many Red and White Ceramic statues to view. If you are a history lover then this is the site you would not like to miss.

Paradise Beach

It is a serene beach by the Chunnambar along Cuddalore Road. There is a ferry ride and the only way to reach the beach from Chunnambar. It is a spectacular place to visit at Puducherry. Though due to the attention it receives from visitors the beach is overcrowded on the weekends and visitors are not allowed to booze at the beach. It is also not advised to go swimming at the place.

Chunnambar Boat House

It is a one of its kind swimming and boating spot at Puducherry. One can enjoy boating in motorboats, water-scooters, sailboats, sailed boats, and water scooters. The experience gets more thrilling with the presence of mangrove trees in the backwaters. The cafes around serve piping hot Chinese and Tandoori dishes.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

The place is significant because of its architectural importance and the grandiose it exhibits. It is one of the oldest and grandest churches in the area. The history of the church goes back to the 18th century it was also visited by Mother Teresa. The place is famous for its yearly grand feast.

Pondicherry Botanical Garden

If one is looking for a beautiful and unique sightseeing experience this one will be your top priority. It is a unique place spread over 22 acres of land. There are 1500 species of plants in this garden at present and the place was built by French colonists who brought in species of plants from all over the globe. The entrance of the garden exhibits French architecture to top the experience. The name of species their common names and the amount of oxygen produced are all available for tourists.

Varadraja Perumal Temple

This is a significant temple of the Vaishnavite sect. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture primarily built by Cholas and later expanded by the Pandyas. The temple is enchanting and mesmerizing with its Vishnu idol in the sanctum. The temple looks more beautiful on the occasion of Diwali and Pongal when it is decorated with flowers and lights.

Osudu Lake Wetland and National Park

It is a unique man-made hundred-year-old lake that has a wide collection of Flora and Fauna to its wealth. Several migratory birds visit the place apart from the natives in their yearly season. If you are a wildlife lover then you would surely love this place.

These were a few of the noteworthy locations at Puducherry. Thus, one can surely find out the ones of interest from the list. Other significant places on the list are Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Kinniga Parmeswari Temple, and Isckon Puducherry. Puducherry is a visitor’s delight and a safe place to stroll around. The place also offers beautiful hotels and Villas from budget to luxury range. One can book one that they find perfect for their stay. We hope your trip to Puducherry stays as uniquely memorable as the place is.