Puducherry
About Puducherry
Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, is a union territory of India. It was formed out of four exclaves of former French India, namely Pondichery, Karikal, Mahe, and Yanaon. It is named after the largest district, Puducherry. Puducherry lies in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula. The areas of Puducherry district and Karaikal district are bound by the state of Tamil Nadu, while Yanam district and Mahe district are enclosed by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
Shri Aurobindo Ghosh Ashram
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910.
Golden Globe
The Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs and reflects sunlight, which gives the structure its characteristic radiance. Inside this central dome is a meditation hall known as the inner chamber this contains the largest optically-perfect glass globe in the world.
Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach is also known as the Plage Paradiso and is situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town. Adorned with the golden sand, this famous and highly sought after beach is always swaying in a cold sea breeze.
Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort or Senji Fort is one of the surviving forts in Tamil Nadu, India. It lies in Villupuram District, 160 kilometers from the state capital, Chennai, and is close to the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara Temple also referred to as Villianur Temple, is a famous place of worship of Hindus.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an oriental specimen of Gothic architecture. It contains rare stained glass panels depicting events from the life of Christ and saints of the Catholic Church.
Arikamedu
Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade centre is 4 km south of Puducherry on the right bank of Ariyankuppam River.The port town was inhabited by Romans, Cholas and French who left their mark on this wonderful place.
Promenade Beach
Promenade Beach is the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Puducherry, India, along the Bay of Bengal. It is a 1.2-kilometre-long stretch in Pondicherry, starts from War Memorial and end at Dupleix Park on the Goubert Avenue.
Eglise De Notre Dame des Anges
Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges known as the church of Our Lady of Angels is one of the best attractions of Pondicherry. Facing the Bay of Bengal, the church lies at the quiet corner of Dumas street and Surcoof Street.
Chunnambar Boat House
Chunnambar Boat House offers great water sporting adventure and is an ideal place for having a relaxing sunbath.
Best Time To Visit Puducherry
The best time to plan a vacation to Puducherry or Pondicherry is during the winter months, from November till March. The summer season in Pondicherry is humid and hot. The temperature during the summer season varies from 26°C to 42°C. Humidity during this period might range up to 93%. The monsoon in Pondicherry is irregular. The place receives sometimes less and sometimes heavy rainfall. The temperature from July to September ranges between 25°C to 35°C. Monsoon is the perfect season to enjoy the natural beauty of Pondicherry. The month of August is also considered to be as the best time to visit Pondicherry as the celebration across the city is held to commemorate the birthday of Sri Aurobindo. Winters are pleasantly cool and ideal to enjoy sightseeing in Pondicherry. The temperature from October to November varies between 22°C to 32°C.
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