White Town
Puducherry
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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
Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.
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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 Institute
Explore the campus of French Institute as part of your travels around Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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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.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Learn about the local history of Puducherry with a stop at Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
![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)
![Matri Mandir, Pondicherry tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44994514/a081a313-6a03-40b9-abdd-1e21e41220c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
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Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
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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
Top hotels in White Town
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Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2025
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Reviewed on 29 Nov 2024
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Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024
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Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around White Town
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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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Pondicherry Beach
Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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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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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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.