The
Pondicherry Beach is one of the most picturesque and scenic beaches in the
southern region. The beach is known for some unique attractions including
French pattern of the beach, stylishly uniformed police and constructed on a
grid style. Aurobindo Ashram and French Institute are some most preferred
entities along with the beach in the town. Beach of Pondicherry always
attract myriad of tourists round the year. Dazzling with the rays of sun and
clear blue water, along miles and miles of powdery white sandy beaches,
mesmerize us while your visit to Pondicherry Beaches. Visitors will find a
solitary seagull or shore birds as your companion on the sea beach within
this calm surrounding. Although these beaches are dotted with numerous
resorts, cafes, bars and cottages for the convenience of the tourists, yet
they maintain their serenity and tranquility.
Attractions
Around Pondicherry Beach
Beaches at Pondicherry fascinate all the leisure-seekers. The reason is
that the place combines the highlights of an exotic beach with a panorama of
French edifices. All of you who are yearning for peace and serenity just to
retreat away from the daily arduous life, would like Pondicherry as an ideal
destination. The famous town houses a number of tourist attractions.
Pondicherry Museum and Botanical Garden along with them are stunning and
attractive.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry was a home for Shri Aurobindo, the
great poet, visionary and prophet of the twentieth century from 1910 till
his death in 1950. Aayi Mandapam or Park Monument is a beautiful monument
erected in the memory of a 16th century courtesan named Aayi. Another
important and must visit spot for archaeological enthusiasts is Pondicherry
Museum. The past welcomes you here with open arms where you can look into
the things in display with patient like findings of Arikamedu, glimpses of
French heritage, Chola sculptures and bronze artifacts etc.
Best Time To Visit
Pondicherry experiences a hot and humid climate with the temperatures
ranging between 26 ºC and 38º C. It's mostly dry with a blue sky
during this time. November-January is the main rainy season. A brief spell
of monsoon in July-September relieves Pondicherry from the summer heat with
light showers. Months between September and March are the best to visit
Pondicherry.
Where To Eat
Restaurants in Pondicherry are scattered in almost every nook and corner of
the town. These eateries serve authentic Pondicherry preparations. Assad and
Podanlangkai among them are worth trying. Franco-Indian dishes consist of
yummy French sauces, turmeric, dark mustard seeds and rich flavor of curry
leaves.
How To Reach
Getting to Pondicherry is very easy these days. Chennai is its nearest
international airport, which is connected with other airheads by regular
flights. Traveling by road is also a convenient option. If you are coming
from Chennai, you can get so many buses in every half an hour which take
around three and a half hours to reach. Nearest rail head is Villupuram (36
km), which is well-connected with Chennai and Madurai.
Where To Stay
It's not very difficult to find a hotel in this part of the world as the
travelers can chose any of the wide range of accommodation in Pondicherry.
Most of the tourist attractions at Pondicherry are very easily approachable
from these hotels.
Beach Resorts/Hotels at Pondicherry
» Hotel Mass (3 Star)
» Hotel Anandha Inn (3 Star)
» Hotel Annamalai International (3 Star)
» Hotel Pondicherry Ashok (3 Star)
