Location: Pondicherry
Top Things to do in Pondicherry
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Pondicherry’s bougainvilleas, crumbling cathedrals and leafy boulevards might occasionally make you wonder if you’re in the south of France instead of a former French colony. But it's also unmistakably Indian, with colorful festivals, the famous monument of Aayi Mandapam, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Quiet beaches stretch north and south from town, good for swimming and sunrise strolls.
Restaurants in Pondicherry
1. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
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4.5 based on 1,562 reviews
Reviewed By Jaykann - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Temple situated in middle of white town and nust to do in town. Gracious lord Ganesha island huge temple complex surrounded by. Beautiful golden chariot is there as well. They do have carnatic music concert in evenings during important festival dates. On average you can spend 45 minutes to one hour inside the temple. Plan in the evening as as temple glows with lights.
2. Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By MMTours777 - Vasai, India
If you are a Hindu and like visiting temples make sure you visit the temple for the wonderful idols of Lord Ganesha.
3. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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4.5 based on 947 reviews
Reviewed By travellordorco - New Delhi, India
Excellent old church with towering high spires just opposite to the railway station. Altar is aesthetically done. The Gothic style 100-year-old church with some rare stained glass paintings of the 28 saints who were related to the devotion of Sacred Heart of Jesus, is one of the churches tourists visit often and is a famous pilgrimage site for Christians. The red and white-bricked walls reminded me of my primary school days - the Sacred Heart School. Visit to churches is a true reminiscent of so many childhood days. Right at the entrance are inscribed these degrees: "I will sanctify this place, for my heart is here." Cheers to life!!
4. INTACH Heritage Centre
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Deadman17 - Mumbai, India
This is the place which lists down what all restorations have been done in and around Pondicherry. In a way it takes us back to olden times and shows what Pondicherry really was - a quiet sea side holiday town, long before the excellent connectivity with neighbouring cities transformed it into a weekend holiday destination. The place helps us connect the past of Pondicherry with the present.
5. Tasmai, a Centre for Art & Culture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By SatanForYou - Durgapur, India
I was fascinated at the precision and intricacy of the handicrafts made by local astisans, which were displayed at Tasmai. I purchased a few potteries and jewelleries at a subsidised price.
6. Kalinka Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
7. Rock Beach
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4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By bhargavi_1418 - Hyderabad, India
Visited on a full moon day which is extremely alluring. Enjoyed the cleanliness of the place, no vehicles are allowed from evening till morning. A walk on this beach in the evening or early morning with the sound of crashing waves and at times the sprays of the sea water are always refreshing. Must visit for watching the sunrise.
8. Vedapureeswarar Temple, Puducherry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By skaypee - Bengaluru, India
An old and famous Lord Siva Temple in Pondicherry. The Lord is worshipped in the form of Lingam. The paintings inside the temple is a treat. There is a pond on the back side of the temple. The other dieties include Vinayaka, Durga, Sani, Navagraha etc. Housed in a massive area, and near to Varadaraja Perumal Temple, it is a must worship place for those who are visiting Pondicherry.
9. Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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4.0 based on 700 reviews
Reviewed By suryaigidr - Mumbai, India
A spiritual experience sans any parallel. Ashram has stores where one could buy books on spirituality and photos of Mother and Shri Aurobindo. Quite an experience.
10. Kanniga Parameswari Temple
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