Pondicherry is a union territory, which lies inside the state of Tamil Nadu. The inherent ambience of Pondicherry becomes most obvious in the oldest part of the town, which flanks the beach boulevard. The French ruled this territory for 300 years, Pondicherry is a living monument of French Culture in India.

Major Tourist Attractions in Pondicherry

The French Heritage
Shri Aurobindo Ashram Shri Aurobindo, the great seer, poet and spiritualist of the twentieth century, made Pondicherry his home from 1910 till his death in 1950.

Pondicherry Museum
On display are the findings of Arikamedu , the chola bronzes and sculptures, glimpses Of French heritage, specimens of present and traditional handicraft, paintings, armoires, carvings and many other things of historical interest.

The Pondicherry Beach
The sun, sea and sand are best at the beaches of Pondicherry. Serene surroundings, bracing breeze, the melodious sea, they all manage to make your leisure time more fruitful.

The French Institute
The French Institute is built in french architectural style. It has some notable old French books that are very rare. The Romain Rolland library has over 60,000 volumes and overlooks the sea

Getting There

Air: The nearest airport is in Chennai (160 kms) from Pondicherry.
Rail: Villupuram (32 kms) is the nearest railway station connected directly to Chennai which in turn is connected to major cities in India.
Road: Pondicherry is connected by good motorable roads to places in South India.

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