Things to do in Puducherry
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What to do in Puducherry
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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.
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.
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
French Institute
Explore the campus of French Institute as part of your travels around Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Learn about the local history of Puducherry when you spend time at Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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.
Areas of Puducherry
Pondicherry Beach
Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Heritage Town
Visitors to Heritage Town enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kanniga Parameswari Temple is worth a stop.
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 Botanical Gardens.
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.
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.
