Pondicherry Tourism

Puducherry is the hub tourist attractions which include a visit to various beaches, the other attractions are The Ashram, the Arikamedu site, the fairs and festivals, monuments, Churches and temples. It emerges as a major centre for Yoga and meditation in South India. Since it was the French colony that is why the Puducherry government organizes the annual French Food Festival, known as ‘Gourmet’ which is another major event for food lovers.

The Botanical garden is notable for its unusual specimen of plants. There are other tourist attractions in the island in which Raj niwas, the former palace of Dupleix now the residence of Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor, Chunnambar boat house, Bharti Park, Museum, Romain Rolland Library, Ango-french Textile mills, the 400 – year old banyan tree at Keezhoor, and the coastal town of Marakanam are very famous

Pondicherry Tourism is perfect destination for the persons who are seekers of peace and solace. It has more than 350 temples in which 7th century cave temple at Mandagapattu, Gingee, Singavaram and the temple town of Chidambaram are important. It is also a centre for major churches built in 18th and 19th century such as: Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Elise de Notre Dame de La Conception, the Elise de Notre Dame des Agnes, the Elise de Notre Dame de Lourdes and the Chapel of the Sisters of CUNY, in this way it reflects the fine amalgamation of different religions.