The Union Territories of India, is renowned for the marvelous architecture, rich heritage, and culture.

Puducherry

Puducherry is one of the seven Union Territories of India that is bounded by the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This stunning Union Territory is labelled as White Town and beautifully flaunts its charming mustard-yellow colonial structures with bougainvillaea laden walls.

What is Puducherry famous for?

Puducherry is famed for its serene beaches. It is also renowned for the marvellous architecture, rich heritage and culture.

Places to visit in Puducherry

1. Auroville

Auroville, situated around 15 km from the city of Puducherry. It was founded by Mirra Alfassa in 1968. This place is labelled as the Universal Town where people from across the world of all cultures and traditions come and live together in peace.

2. Aurobindo Ashram

Aurobindo Asharam is a spiritual ashram that is situated in Puducherry. Just pay a visit to this Ashram and explore the library. People come here to pay their respect as there is a samadhi that is in the courtyard under the frangipani tree where the bodies of Mother and Sri Aurobindo were buried.

Things to do in Puducherry

Vacation in Puducherry is a memorable one as there are countless things that the place offers to its travellers. Enjoy scuba diving in the clear waters this union territory offers. Take a city tour and get an insight into how the Pondy’s city space has changed in the few decades. Get some vintage bicycles and peddle through the stunning streets of Puducherry. Just get relaxed at the Old Lighthouse that was built by French engineer and holds architectural and historical landmark. Adventure junkies can indulge in boat rides in the Chunnambar Backwaters.

Enjoy Kayaking & Canoeing another adventure sports at the Karaikal beach. Get a chance to enjoy the sunrise at Rock beach which is truly mesmerizing. Enjoy bird watching at Ousteri Lake that offers a mesmerizing view to the travellers. Apart from all the activities head towards some astounding places that are worth visiting. Promenade Beach that is known for beautiful sunrise and sunset. Head towards the Paradise Beach island that offers stunning boat facilities in Chunnambar river. Enjoy sunbathing here and get some magnificent views of the sunset. Pay a visit to Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus which is a fine example of gothic style architecture and is a famous spot for the Christians. Visit the Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple situated at M.G. road. It is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Pudducherry. It is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is devoted to Sri Varadaraja Perumal. There are other places to explore here in Puducherry that is worth visiting. 

Major Markets

Grab some beautiful items from some famous markets in Puducherry- Janaki, The Cotton House, Serenity Beach Bazaar, Nehru Street, Goubert Market.

Where to stay in Puducherry

Puducherry is the aptest destination to escape for a rejuvenating vacation. The exciting Puducherry tour will be a comfortable experience for the travellers as there are several cheap and luxury hotels, resorts, and homestays available for them amidst nature. One visiting can book hotels, resorts, and homestays on reaching the site of their visits. On other occasions, one can book online in advance which will make one escape from the anxiety of the travel tour.

How to reach Puducherry

Air

The nearest domestic airport is the Puducherry airport in Lawspet district of Puducherry. Another nearest airport is the Chennai international airport that is 135 km from Pudducherry.

Train

The nearest railway station is Villupuram that is 35kms from Pudducherry and connects to the cities like- New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, and Trivandrum.

Road

Pudducherry lie on NH45. Chennai, Bangalore are the nearest metros. There are several state and private buses that one can avail to reach Puducherry.

Distance from Major cities

Distance from Delhi- 2357.0km

Distance from Mumbai- 1299.6km

Distance from Bangalore- 310.0km

Distance from Chennai- 163km

Best time to visit Puducherry

The apt time to explore Puducherry is between October to March as the weather is salubrious and is apt for exploring.

Summer

March to June are the summer months in Puducherry with the temperature ranging between 26 to 42°C. one can visit during this time and indulge in water sports and attend the summer festival- Villianur temple car festival between mid-May and Mid June.  

Monsoon

The months from July to September are considered to be the monsoon months with the temperature ranging between 25 to 35°C. it is considered the best time to visit Puducherry.

Winter

Winter months that is October to February are the apt months to explore Puducherry. The temperature at these months ranges between 22 to 32°C that makes it the aptest time to explore places.

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