Tourist Places In Pondicherry

Pondicherry Beach Sri Aurobindo Ashram Boat House Auroville Museum Arrikamedu Botanical Garden JN Street Ayee Mandapam Bharathi Park Memorial House

Pondicherry Beach Pondicherry has a lovely beach, 1.5 Kms. long, where one can relax, sunbathe, swim or take a stroll along the promenade. The beach has historical connections too. The sands have witnessed some of the fierce Anglo-French battles. About beaches...

Sri Aurobindo Ashram Sri Aurobindo Ashram is situated at the eastern part of Pondicherry.It is the samadhi of Shri Aurobindo and Mother. It is not only a quiet place of retreat but a vibrant centre of life. It comprises of almost 1500 members......   About Ashram...

Boat House Facilities for boating are available at the Boat House on the River Chunnambar,8 Kms from Pondicherry. The backwaters and the lush greenery on both sides of the Chunnambar River provide an ideal setting for boating.   How to Reach...

Pondicherry Museum The Pondicherry Museum has whole suites furnished in the French style in fashion, at the time of occupation. Marble sculptures include the Cupid and Psyche, Venus and Spring pieces. The Arms Gallery is yet another fascinating feature of this museum.

Arikamedu Arikamedu, an archaeological site about 4 kilometers south of Pondicherry reveals the ancient history of the region. Textiles,precious stones and shell jewellery are said to be the main items for export, while wine is thought to be imported.        Auroville Auroville is an international city which was built and started in 1968 by Mother with an idea to experiment in international living. The residents live in around 15 different communes and speak 55 different languages.   More...    Botanical garden The Botanical Gardens (entrance South of City old Bus Stand) which was opened in 1826 has a variety of rare and exotic plants and an aquarium with exhibits showing local methods of coastal fishing.    More about garden...    Bharathi park The Bharathi Park located in the heart of Pondicherry is a beautiful park with lush green surroundings and shady trees. The Aayi Mandapam situated in the centre of the park has carved granite pillars and stone carvings of various gods and yallis.   More...    Commercial street JN street is the most famous commercial street in pondicherry. All world class textile show rooms present in this street only. Anglofrench textile show room, hidesign show room even the most famous hotel Indian coffee house lies in this street only.   Best to buy........    Memorial houses          Many memorial houses for some legends are located in pondicherry. Memorial house for tamil poet Maha Kavi Subramanya Bharathi is present in 20, Eswaran Koil Street. Bharatidasan, another great poet, was inspired by Subramanya Bharathi, whom he regarded as his guru. Pudhuvai Kavi Bharathidasan memorial house lies on 95, Perumal Koil Street. Ananda Rangapillai memorial house is another important one.      Temples & Churches Pondicherry is a place of many faiths.Besides its scenic splendor, Pondicherry region also boosts its pilgrimage significance-that is the reason why thousands of devotees flock to Pondicherry. If you look at the places of worship which dominate the landscape you will realize why pilgrims flock to Pondy