Puducherry
From French-inspired lifestyle to surfing venues, explore the many wonders of Puducherry.
1 Hues of heritage
An erstwhile French colony, Puducherry’s architecture includes a mix of stunning colonial structures in places like the French Quarter and traditional Tamil households with the quintessential ‘thalvaram’ or street veranda.
2 Ancient ruins
Only seven kilometres south of Puducherry are located the ruins of an ancient Roman trade centre called Arikamedu, which dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Also, visit the Gingee or Senji Fort (dubbed “Troy of the East”), located about an hour away.
3 Water world
Visit pristine beaches that offer a relaxing holiday with serene vistas and thrilling water sports. Mahe beach, Serenity beach, and the blue-flag Eden Garden beach are must-visit spots.
4 Ode to art
Puducherry is popular for its crafts. Explore the Art and Craft Village at Murungapakkam near Puducherry to see beautiful items created by local artisans using terracotta, ceramics, paper and more.
5 Divine path
From shrines like Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple to churches like the Sacred Heart Church, Puducherry is an important centre of spirituality. Also, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
6 Food hub
Several picturesque cafes and coffee shops dot Puducherry. Sample French delights and authentic Tamil delicacies, from buttery croissants to uttapam, at La Cafe and The Indian Kaffe Express, among many others.
Puducherry
1. Hues of heritage
An erstwhile French colony, Puducherry’s architecture includes a mix of stunning colonial structures in places like the French Quarter and traditional Tamil households with the quintessential ‘thalvaram’ or street veranda.
2. Ancient ruins
Only seven kilometres south of Puducherry are located the ruins of an ancient Roman trade centre called Arikamedu, which dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Also, visit the Gingee or Senji Fort (dubbed “Troy of the East”), located about an hour away.
3. Water world
Visit pristine beaches that offer a relaxing holiday with serene vistas and thrilling water sports. Mahe beach, Serenity beach, and the blue-flag Eden Garden beach are must-visit spots.
4. Ode to art
Puducherry is popular for its crafts. Explore the Art and Craft Village at Murungapakkam near Puducherry to see beautiful items created by local artisans using terracotta, ceramics, paper and more.
5. Divine path
From shrines like Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple to churches like the Sacred Heart Church, Puducherry is an important centre of spirituality. Also, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
6. Food hub
Several picturesque cafes and coffee shops dot Puducherry. Sample French delights and authentic Tamil delicacies, from buttery croissants to uttapam, at La Cafe and The Indian Kaffe Express, among many others.
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