Pondicherry is a notable vacation destination located at a
distance of 170 km from Chennai. Soak up the city’s fascinating culture with
our one day Chennai toPuducherry Tour Package
Puducherry is the capital city of the union territory of
Puducherry and was the headquarters of the East India Company in 1674. It had
been ruled by the Pallavas, Bijapur Sultans, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagar
kings.
The historical monuments of Puducherry give a great opportunity
to experience the ambience of bygone eras. Puducherry proffers a myriad of
stunning landmarks for the tourists that include beaches, heritage buildings
and temples.
Explore the incredible sightseeing spots of Puducherry with our exciting
one day Chennai to Puducherry trip that focuses on the city’s most exciting
spots.
TheSri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) 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 Puducherry
in 1910. On 24 November 1926, after a major spiritual realization, Sri
Aurobindo withdrew from public view in order to continue his spiritual work. At
this time he handed over the full responsibility for the inner and outer lives
of the sadhaks(spiritual aspirants) and the ashram to his spiritual
collaborator, "the Mother", earlier known as MirraAlfassa. This date is therefore generally known as thefounding-day of the ashram, though, as Sri Aurobindo himself wrote, it had“less been created than grown around him as its centre
ManakulaVinayagarTemple is a Hindu temple in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Dedicated to the god Ganesa, it is a
popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Puducherry.The temple is of
considerable antiquity and predates French occupation of the territory. During
the tenure of Dupleix, there were attempts to destroy the temple, but it wasspared owing to strong protests from the Hindu population and the threat ofBritish and Maratha invasion of the territory.
One of Pondicherry'sstar attractions - Seaside Promenade is a reminder of the glorious French colonizationin the region. Around 1.5 kilometers in length, this seaside stretch boasts ofhousing some of the most iconic landmarks of the union territory.Worth-mentioning among them are the French War Memorial, Town Hall and OldLighthouse.In addition to these, you can find grand statues of Mahatma Gandhi,Dupleix and Joan of Arc here. Although it is one of Pondicherry's oldestattractions that remain mostly crowded, there is no pollution. Every attractionhere, whether man-made or natural, has been kept in its original conditionthrough proper maintenance. On the roadside, there are many food outlets thatawait visitors to step in. You can savor authentic seafood in the restaurantslocated in Seaside Promenade.
The paradise beach is one of the must visit places in puducherry.
The peaceful and serene ambience of this beach has contributed to its name as
Paradise beach as visitors and locals flock to this place to enjoy the cool
evening breeze, the beach is an ideal play to relax and play with family and
friends. Since the beach is smooth and does not have any rough surface, it isalso fairly safe for children to play.
One of the most popular highlights of the beach is the
exciting boat house. With a small entry fee, visitors can enjoy interesting
rides like merry-go-round, a bouncing castle etc. There is also a boat ride foran additional small fee. The ride takes 15 minutes from the Boat House to thejetty at the beach. The sand of the
beach is fine and water is crystal clear which an added attraction. The
Paradise Beach is a wonderful place to punctuate your trip to Pondicherry.
Rock
Beach (or, known as, "Puducherry
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 inPondicherry, starts from War Memorial and end at Dupleix Park on the Goubert
Avenue. In Tamizh called as "UlaKadarkarai",
The French War Memorial in Puducherry, India (French : ‘’Monument aux combattants desIndesfrancaisesmorts pour la patrie’’) is a war memorial dedicated to residents of French Indiawho died for the country during the First World War. It is on Goubert Avenue in Puducherry, locatedopposite to the Gandhi statue.
Goubert Market is a bustling place of narrow lanes lined with shops and
stalls. All the winding alleys make for an interesting, crowded maze! Start the
walk at KBS Coffee shop and pass by stores selling handicrafts, prayer ritualitems, and clothes. Take a tour of the place where goldsmiths work and interactwith the local craftsmen to discover the process of making several traditionalmetal items. Explore different stalls that sell all kinds of knick-knacks and
buy some souvenirs, if you fancy. Explore the huge flower market and when
hunger pangs call head to a few snack stores to try the local varieties.
Auroville ( City of Dawn) is an experimental
township in Viluppuram district mostly in the state
of Tamil Nadu, India with some parts in the Union Territory
of Puducherry in South India. It was
founded in 1968 by MirraAlfassa (known as "the
Mother") and designed by architect Roger Anger. As stated
in Alfassa's first public message in 1965,
Auroville wants to be a universal town where menand women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony,above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville
is to realize human unity .
Auroville Beach or in short Auro beach is one of the mostbeautiful Beaches located in Auroville Area of Puducherry town in
unionterritory of Puducherry. This beach is located on the scenic ECR road,
connects puducherry with Chennai. Auro beach is located close to another famous
serenity beach. This beach lies opposite the road that takes you to auroville.
Auroville beach has golden colored soft black volcanic sand.Swimming is one of
the best things to do at the auroville beach for expert as well as novice
swimmers.
Matrimandir, which is the Sanskrit word for'Temple of The Mother', is the most important edifice of the Aurovilletownshipin Pondicherry. Located just in the middle of Auroville in a large open areaknown as 'Peace', Matrimandir is fondly known as the 'soul of the city' andholds crucial spiritual significance for those who practice Integral Yoga. Atthe same time, it is also a place for individual silent concentration. You canvisit Matrimandir from inside.People from all around the world come toAuroville to lead a life without any discrimination by caste, religion, colouror socio-economic status, with the sole purpose of realising human
unity. Matrimandir is no tourist place, and the entry inside the central
premises of the building is allowed only to those who have a brief
understanding of the idea of Aurovilletownship.
Pondicherry, the French colony of India,
preserving the French legacy since 1954. Beautiful beaches, tattered bridge,
scooty rides, French cuisines and fancy old style buildings. The colonial style
French villas have huge compounds, grand walls and majestic doors. This defines
the French lifestyle of keeping their personal and social life to themselves
behind the high wallsIt is very common to cover the verandahs, balconies and
terraces with thatched roofs to give a cool ambiance in the tropical climate of
Pondicherry.
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