Pondicherry Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India
About Pondicherry
Pondicherry, though small in geographical size, was the largest French colony in India. The city has a long and interesting history of trade and war. It is also known as The French Riviera of the East (La Côte d'Azur de l'Est). If you have spent some time inTamil Naduand approached Pondicherry by land, you will very likely experience mild culture shock on discovering French architecture and restaurants serving steak and good wine. Pondicherry is very much a city with a dual personality: crossing the central canal from the east to the west reveals two different cities with very different characters.
Top Attractions in Pondicherry
Explore the best things to see and do in Pondicherry:
- ★Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- ★Bharathi Park
- ★Casablanca and Titanic
- ★French Quarter Architecture
- ★French War Memorial
- ★Gandhi Statue
- ★Immaculate Conception Cathedral
- ★Indira Gandhi Sports Stadium
Where to Eat in Pondicherry
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Atithi
- 🍴Don Giovanni
- 🍴Indian Delights Veg. Restaurant
- 🍴Karai
- 🍴Marine Drive
- 🍴New Banana Cafe
Where to Stay in Pondicherry
- 🏨Atithi
- 🏨Continental Hotel
- 🏨Flora Beach Resort
- 🏨Fullmoon Guest House
- 🏨Ginger Hotels
- 🏨Hotel Corbelli
Pondicherry Travel Guide Sections
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