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A quaint enclave
nestled on the Eastern seaboard , 120 kms, from Chennai is Pondicherry .Once it was
under the possession of the French, & is a living monument of French
culture in India .The French will find it particularly charming and is noted for its
lovely French architecture & cuisine .
Whether you are
looking for a romantic rendezvous or a fun filled resort vacation in
Pondicherry
the former French Capital , is a once in a lifetime holiday experience &
sure to
leaves an indelible image on one's mind.
Places
of Tourist Interest
Auroville
Auroville or The ‘City of
Dawn
’ is about 10 km north of
Pondicherry
on the coast road to Mahabalipuram.an experiment in international living,
established in 1968 with the co-operation of many nations and the impetus
provided by the Mother. The Matrimandir is the most imposing edifice in the
self-sufficient 800-acre settlement.
Shri Aurobindo
Ashram
The
Aurobindo Ashram is the heart and soul of Pondicherry. Founded by Shri
Aurobindo the poet-philosopher, the Ashram grew under the guidance of Mirra
Alfassa, popilarly known as the Mother. Their samadhis at the Ashram are
always covered with flowers. The beach front has a statue of Gandhi and a War
Memorial.
Pondicherry
Museum
Situated in the
Government
Park
, Museum has a houses sculptures from Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara
temples.Vijayanagara and Nayaka periods, arms and weapons. The displayed terracotta
figures, shards of Arretine and roulletted ware, amphorae, burrial urns, glass beads
have been excavated from the surrounding historic environment.
Church of The
Sacred Heart Jeseus
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ,located on the
South Boulevard
,built in the Gothic style.This
massive church is one of the most beautiful churches. with stained
glass windows depicting the life of Jesus.
Englise de notre dame de
lourdes
The Eglise de Notre Dame de Lourdes was built in 1876 and contains the statue of Our
Lady gifted by
France
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Manakula vinayagar
temple
The
Manakula
Vinayagar
Temple
on rue de Orleans is popular with devotees seeking divine blessings for new
undertakings.This splendid ancient temples noted for their architecture and sculptural
wealth.
Chunnambar Boat
Club,
Chunnambar 8 kms
away from
Pondicherry
. The backwater and the lush greenery on both sides of Chunnambar provide an ideal
setting for boating. Boats are available on hire on all days of the week.
Other places
to visit around Pondicherry :-
Chidambaram ,
Chennai , Kachipuram , Mamallapuram
Best time to visit :
April
to early July and again from September to November
How To Get
There
| By Air |
The nearest airport is Chennai 160
km from
Pondicherry
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| By Rail |
It
has a direct train link to Chennai, Pondicherry
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| Road |
All
the major towns in
South India
are well linked by efficient bus services |
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