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Pondicherry is a popular tourist destination in South India. The city has
many colonial buildings, churches, temples, and statues which, combined with
the systematic town planning and planned French style avenues, still
preserve much of the colonial ambiance.
The most
popular tourist destinations are the four beaches in Pondicherry, which are
Promenade Beach (also known locally as the Rocky Beach), Beach, The
Auroville Beach and Serenity Beach. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, located on rue de
la Marine, is one of the most well known and wealthiest ashrams in India.
Auroville (City of Dawn) is an "experimental" township located 8 km
north-west of Pondicherry. It is meant to be a universal town where men and
women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony,
above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities.
The nearest domestic / international airport is
Chennai International Airport,
located at Chennai, 148 km north of Pondicherry. It is about three hours
drive to Chennai International
Airport from Pondicherry. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport
to Pondicherry, contact one the taxi operators and travel agents that have
counter in the Airport.
Pondicherry
Attractions
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Promenade Beach
The pride of Pondicherry and stretches for
approximately 1.5 km. It is a wonderland for travellers and has some
of the most magnificent landmarks like the War Memorial, statue of
Joan of Arc and the heritage town hall situated on it. |
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1920, the ashram is the brainchild of revolutionary
thinker and philosopher Aurobindo Ghosh. It is based on the
philosophy of harmonious living and attracts visitors from all over
the globe.
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Auroville
An experimental township in Viluppuram
district mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India with some parts in
the Union Territory of Puducherry in South India. |
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Arikamedu
An archaeological site in Southern India, in Kakkayanthope, Ariyankuppam Commune, Puducherry. |
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Pondicherry Museum
The Museum houses sculpture from Pallava, Chola and
Vijaynagara temples. There are Budhha images from Pondicherry /
Kirmampakkam and bronzes from the Chola, Vijaynagara and Nayaka
periods, arms and weapons. |
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Basilica of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Situated on the south
boulevard of Pondicherry in Puducherry, is an oriental specimen of
Gothic architecture. |
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Sri Gokilambal
Thirukameshwara Temple
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara Temple, also referred to as
Villianur Temple, is a famous place of worship of Hindus. The most
popular festival being the Brahmotsavam. |
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Manakula Vinayagar Temple
A Hindu temple in the Union Territory
of Puducherry, India. Dedicated to the god Ganesa, it is a popular
pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Puducherry.
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