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Pondicherry

(Pondicherry is also known as Puducherry)


Pondicherry
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State Pondicherry
Distance 160 km from Chennai (Driving Directions)
350 km from Bangalore
Tags Beaches, Gardens, Churches, Museums
Pristine beaches, reminiscent of French colonial rule and the culture, Pondicherry owes the legacy of a prime tourist spot in Indian Union. Presently the Pondicherry town, capital of the Union Territory, is known as puducherry word means "New Town". Popularly known as "Pondy", is a destination for fun filled home away stay.

Located perfectly on the Coromandel shoreline, Union Territory of Pondicherry, was ruled this region for more than 3 centuries by French, and now it symbolizes the living monument of the French culture in India.

Apart from the pleasant atmosphere, natural beauty and pristine beaches, superb cuisines and cheap beer attracts many travelers to this excellent tourist spot.

Pondicherry, from 1675 to 1954, was a French colony and joined Indian Union in 1954. Once an obscure village and later a center for learning, Pondicherry belongs to history. For historians, Pondicherry is an ocean of research, as the French and British fought many wars here. The excavations near Pondicherry disclosed a settlement of Romans existed 2000 years ago.

Pondicherry is enriched with its architectural marvel and cultural wealth. The main tourist draw in Pondicherry is Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother spent their time for the uplift of society. Pondicherry also has an amusing beach alongside Promenade and has some ancient monuments. Some of the other charming destinations include Auroville, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Bharti and Bharthidasan Memorial museum. In its credit it has the birth-place of Subramanya Bharathy, the great Tamil poet and also the birth place of world famous film director M. Night Shyamalan.

The Seashore in Pondicheery is always neat, charming and amazing with its beauty. Remains of French connection make this place distinct from other places in India.


Travel Blogs about Pondicherry


My Trip To Pondicherry and Chennai by Dhanesh Nair
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/justforuu/~3/215666604/my-trip-to-pondicherry-and-chennai.html
This year i planned to spend my holidays in Pondicherry and Chennai as I have gone to Pune last year to meet my friends. It was ... (continue reading)

Pondicherry by Srik
http://srikslib.blogspot.com/2008/04/pondicherry.html
l To Pondicherry l Pondicherry l Dec 23rd: Sunday: Sun-rise:A shrill noise of alarm on my mobile woke me up, at 5:30AM. When I ... (continue reading)

Trip to Chennai and Pondicherry by Anshul Sushil
http://anshulsushil.blogspot.com/2008/05/trip-to-chennai-and-pondicherry.html
I got a chance to visit Chennai (for the first time) from 16-18th May for taking a session on Branding@HCL for management ... (continue reading)



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kavitha Very helpful ! keep the goodwork up!

Posted by kavitha 59 days ago
chandrakanth great help guys.....
thank you....

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