Visit Pondicherry Beach
Popular places to visit
![Pondicherry Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse, a beach and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/102000/102020-Pondicherry-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pondicherry Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a stop at Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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French War Memorial
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a trip to French War Memorial. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
![Pondicherry Promenade Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/86fa0eed452f884595b3863a1fb9b5c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.
![Botanical Gardens showing a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101732-Pondicherry-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
![French Institute](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/01b7009379c90281a23a7dc7c3a10603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
French Institute
Explore the campus of French Institute as part of your travels around Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
![Madurai city cultural tour with private car and guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4940784/cb80e2ce-18ea-43be-8b57-5bb5b8be911d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Explore Madurai's Rich Culture: Private Car & Guided Tour
![Heritage & Cultral Walking Tour Pondicherry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3521871/9ea6598b-adfa-4359-b317-2801d061df62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry
![Day Trip to Mahabalipuram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523289/a930abfa-6f25-4137-bf52-aa915314cffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
![Best of the Pondicherry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3516354/c9b31195-81b6-4441-b259-174e5c10639e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
![Picture 3 for Activity Best of the Pondicherry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47778109/05e5df3b-8cd2-44e5-b647-b9be4ce083a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Top hotels in Pondicherry Beach
![Le'SAP Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108890000/108882700/108882632/51044852_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![La Plage SeaView Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106660000/106658900/106658898/e0974ad2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025
![Treebo Grace Inn, 3 Min Walk From Promenade Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16370000/16362500/16362421/9d2fae54_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2024
![Treebo Aaravi Residency, 800 Mtrs From Promenade Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/89000000/88997700/88997628/1734a6c7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2023
![Hotel Auro Maison](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99050000/99049500/99049471/18b1b84b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
![Villa Sentosa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68034100/68034029/ec69f629_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Pondicherry Beach
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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.
![Pondicherry which includes religious aspects](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101731-Pondicherry-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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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Bharathidasan Nagar
Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Balamurugan Nagar
Though Balamurugan Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sacred Heart Church.
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Mothilal Nagar
Though Mothilal Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ousteri Lake and Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple.