Pondicherry

4 km from city center 1 out of 49 Places To Visit in Pondicherry Paradise Beach, also known as Plage Paradiso, is situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town. Adorned with the golden sand, this is a little-isolated beach. To reach here, you have to take a ferry across the backwaters, which takes around 20-30 minutes. There are a few shacks along the main entrance to the beach, and you can get fresh coconut water and some simple snacks - don't expect any fancy street food though. 3 km from city center 2 out of 49 Places To Visit in Pondicherry The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community or ashram located in Pondicherry, is the outcome of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910. On 24 November 1926, after a major spiritual realization, Sri Aurobindo withdrew from public view in order to continue his spiritual work. At this time he handed over the full responsibility for the inner and outer lives of the spiritual aspirants and the ashram to his spiritual collaborator, the Mother earlier known as Mirra Alfassa. This date is therefore generally known as the founding-day of the ashram. 3 out of 49 Places To Visit in Pondicherry Auroville is one of those towns which appear to come to life right out of fiction. In the union territory of Pondicherry, this township runs on the principles of peace, harmony, sustainable living and 'divine consciousness' which was the philosophy of ...

This post may contain affiliate links to things like tours, hotels, Amazon associates and products. These help me earn a small commission at no additional charge to you. If Jaipur is the Pink City and Jodphur is the Blue City, then Pondicherry is certainly the Yellow City. In this Pondicherry travel guide, I’m going to share my experiences and help you have the best possible visit! Known by the locals as Pondy, this charming city in Tamil Nadu is yet more proof of India’s diversity. My first two months in India had already included snowy mountains, desert, busy cities, tranquil nature, Hindu temples and Sikh pilgrimage sites, so why not throw a tropical Catholic town into the mix? PONDI ESSENTIALS India Lonely Planet Accommodation: Getting there: flight ( 12Go) Travel insurance: True Traveller(European travellers) / Hey Mundo(other nationalities) / Safety Wing(digital nomads) Like many other Asian settlements – Hoi An in Vietnam for example – the French are responsible for the look of Pondicherry. While I did really enjoy my time in Pondy, the colonialist influence made me feel uncomfortable. Probably because I’ve learnt so much about the British involvement in India and the atrocities that came with it. That’s not the most upbeat way to start this Pondicherry tourist guide but I had to get it out of the way! Pondicherry is a in India. If the fast pace of life has got on top of you while in India, Pondy is the perfect place to unwind. You can relax in cute cafes, drink goo...

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my Pondicherry was like a dream. A beautiful dream that was full of clean sandy beaches, laid back colourful streets and European architecture. I kept asking myself ‘am I in India or France?’. It’s quite a bizarre feeling seeing all French on street signs, cafésand from people’s mouths here! But, the food was to die for. A perfect taste of home and welcome comfort food. They even had a mini Notre-dame, but here it was a lovely shade of salmon pink andwas framed withpalm trees. It was like it had its own mood, a rhythm. As you walk around the laid back atmosphere is catching. The people are so friendly and it’s far less touristy than So without further ado, here’s the ultimate Pondicherry travel guide! How to reach Pondicherry in India If you’re travelling from Always leaving things to the last minute, I ended up getting a pre-paid taxi from the airport but this had a hefty price tag of 3000 rupees! (ouch) You will pay more for air conditioning. I would highly recommend booking via an online cab service in advance to ensure you don’t have the same dent in your wallet. I also misjudged how long it would take. Google maps will tell you around 2 hours and a half but it was actually more like 3 hours and a half! If you’re heading here from Bangalore, they run daily flights to Puducherry airport which will save you some time and money. It is also well connected via rail services from Chennai, Bangalore and According to the offici...

Pondicherry,officially known as Puducherry, and commonly referred to as just Pondy, is one of the seven Union Territories of Indiawhich isbounded by the southern state of Tamil Nadu.This former French colony is a perfect amalgamation of the traditional Indian sensibilities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape that offers the best of both worlds. The streets of theFrench Quarter of Pondicherry, also known as White Town, are dotted with charming mustard-yellow colonial structures with bougainvillaea laden walls. These are interspersed with cosy cafes and chic boutiques that offer delectable French cuisine and beverages. Simply strolling down these streets, can give the traveller an insight into the fairytale charm of Pondicherry. Topped with authentic French bakeries, bohemian stores and cobble-stoned paths that are delightful for a leisurely stroll or a bicycle ride, Pondicherry has a lot to offer. So head on down to this dream town of the Indian Coast and chug a few beers (at the Union Territory prices; bid adieu to state taxes) or just read a book in one of the quaint cafes. Come explore the boulevards and rues (the French word for streets) of Pondicherry that will ultimately take you down to the gorgeous seaside promenade,and witness the Bay of Bengal playfully splashing the shores of the famous Rock beach. Pondicherry was a French colony till 1954. Therefore, this city is more like a miniature version of France in India. It gives out colonial, bohemian and...

• India The union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry; generally known as ‘Pondy’) was under French colonial rule until 1954. Some people here still speak French (and English with French accents). The internationally famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram and its offshoot just north of town, Auroville, draw large numbers of spiritually-minded visitors. Thus Pondy’s vibe: less faded colonial-era ville, more bohemian-chic, New Age–meets–Old World hang-out on the international travel trail.

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