Puducherry
Travel Guide
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Visit Puducherry
Where to stay in Puducherry
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Pondicherry Beach
Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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White Town
White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.
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Heritage Town
Visitors to Heritage Town enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kanniga Parameswari Temple is worth a stop.
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Balamurugan Nagar
While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sacred Heart Church are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Bharathidasan Nagar
Though Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens.
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Mothilal Nagar
While there might not be top attractions in Mothilal Nagar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ousteri Lake and Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple.
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Reviewed on 6 January 2025
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Reviewed on 27 January 2025
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Reviewed on 4 February 2025
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Reviewed on 9 January 2022
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Popular places to visit
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Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Learn about the local history of Puducherry with a stop at Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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Pondicherry Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a visit to Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Botanical Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Puducherry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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French Institute
Explore the campus of French Institute during your stay in Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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Sacred Heart of Jesus
Learn about the local history of Puducherry when you spend time at Sacred Heart of Jesus. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.