Pondicherry

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Pondicherry, currently known as Puducherry, is the capital city of the Indian Union Territory of the same name, Pondicherry state. The small and beautiful city was the capital of of of the French colonies of India and the place has earned the nickname of the French Rivera on the East, and rightly so as the French influence continues to permeate the social and cultural life of the city - even French is one of the official language of the state.

Pondicherry attracts more than half a million tourists every year and the number is steadily rising. You will find tourists of many nationalities in Pondicherry and the place attracts hordes of domestic tourists as well. naturally, the place remains vibrant round the year.

Tips for: backpackers • business travelers • luxury/exotic travel • hitchhikers • families • seniors • LBG travelers • pet owners

Navigation

1 Hotels and lodging
2 Attractions
3 Shopping
4 Maps and transportation
- 4.1 Getting to Pondicherry
- 4.2 Exploring Pondicherry
5 Practical information and resources
6 Restaurants
- 6.1 Text with links to user-reviews on other pages
7 Nightlife
8 Photo gallery
9 Everything else
10 External resources

Hotels and lodgingEdit

Pondicherry is one of the best preferred tourist destination of India and you will find all types of hotels there - you may really find the one suited to your tastes and requirements.

See also

Guesthouse in Pondicherry

GRANADA GARDEN

DOUBLE A\C BEDROOMS, BEAUTIFUL GARDEN

RATE: 950 VAT INCLUSIVE

Contact:

LE CLUB Group of restaurants (Le Club, Le Bistrot, L'Indochine)

38, DUMAS ST PONDICHERRY 605001

Phone (+91 413) 2339745, 4210592

Email - leclub_pondicherry@yahoo.co.in

AttractionsEdit

Peaceful Pondicherry is really a delight for any tourist. It has many dimensions – encompassing the natural as well as the spiritual. The following are must visit places of Pondicherry:

Serene Beaches
Backwaters, Lakes & Gardens
Sri Aurovindo Ashram
Auroville
Arikamedu Fishing Colony

There are several other Heritage Buildings and Monuments, as also many Churches, Mosques, and temples.

ShoppingEdit

You will find that Shopping in Pondicherry is a real fun: from bargaining from the pavement sellers to the shopping malls and plazas, Pondicherry Shopping Experience. And, on top of these, there is held a Sunday Market every Sunday, where you will find a variety of items, from fresh exotic fruits to handicrafts and innumerable other items. However, be prepared to be part of a crowded market, Pondicherry Sunday Market remains very crowded all the time.

There are many regular shops and shopping malls in Pondicherry, mainly located on the following areas:

Anna Salai
Nehru Street (J.N.Street)
Magatma Gandhi Street (M.G.Street)
Cathedral Street (Mission Street)
Romain Rolland Street

Generally, shops remain open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sundays, many shops remain closed.

Maps and transportationEdit

Getting to PondicherryEdit

Exploring PondicherryEdit

Practical information and resourcesEdit

Currency: Indian Rupee
Electric supply: 220 Volts
Languages: Tamil, French, English and Hindi.

RestaurantsEdit

LE CLUB Group of restaurants (Le Club, Le Bistrot, L'Indochine)

38, DUMAS ST PONDICHERRY 605001

Phone (+91 413) 2339745, 4210592

Email - leclub_pondicherry@yahoo.co.in

OPEN From 07 AM To Late Night

What do you get when you mix a grand French villa, an exotic garden, a sous-chef with four assistants, friendly staff and a gourmet enntrepreneur? Razendhiran (RAJ), a telecom expert and a restaurateur has successfully leveraged his multicultural travel experience and expertise in putting together and creating a trully unique dining experience with exotic food and drink. Maintaining truly world-class standards of hygiene and exacting standards of cuisine, Le Club has a devoted expatriate following besides travellers and gourmet foodies.