Pondicherry Beach Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pondicherry Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Puducherry when you spend time at Pondicherry Lighthouse. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Paradise Beach
This private beach provides a slice of idyllic tropical beauty at the meeting point of a river and the Indian Ocean.
Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to Puducherry? 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.
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.
Activities
Madurai city cultural tour with private car and guide
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry
9-Day Tour of India's French Legacy - Pondicherry
1-Hour Traditional Kolam Art class using Colored Flour with Guide
1-Hour Guided Saree and Veshti Workshop in Puducherry
Our pick of the best Pondicherry Beach Hotel Deals
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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.
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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 Botanical Gardens.
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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 Sacred Heart of Jesus.