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Puducherry (Pondicherry)

India's French Riviera

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2 daysIdeal stay₹900From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowPuducherryNearest rail · 0 km

A former French colony on the Coromandel coast — mustard-yellow heritage mansions in White Town, Promenade Beach, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and surprisingly good baguettes & croissants.

Pairs well with

Auroville· 29m awayChidambaram· 1h awayMahabalipuram· 2h awayTiruvannamalai· 2h awayKanchipuram· 3h awayVelankanni· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 91
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Puducherry 0km · Chennai (MAA) 165km

Nearest transport

Puducherry0 km
Chennai (MAA)165 km

Stay options

budget₹900/night
mid₹2,800/night
luxury₹9,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Chennai → Puducherry

cab · 3.5h

₹3,500

approx.

Chennai → Puducherry

bus · 4h

₹250

approx.

Nearby attractions

White TownPromenade BeachSri Aurobindo AshramManakula Vinayagar TempleFrench Quarter cafés

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