Puducherry

Cultural

Puducherry was colonized by the Dutch, the Portuguese, the English and the French. The delicate blend of French region set in an Indian environment is very much still visible today in French cafes and large churches of the city.

Architecture

This city has exceptional architectural essence and an incredibly well-conserved built heritage. Bougainvillea-lined streets, colonial-style villas with compound walls and majestic doorways, calming glimmers of pastel pinks and yellows.

Nature

Puducherry has a lot of beautiful beaches where you can unwind and relish the sun, like the lively Promenade Beach, Paradise Beach, the most gorgeous Serenity Beach and the calm Auroville beach.

Historical

Puducherry is the home of a lot of renowned monuments and heritage buildings. These monuments attract thousands of tourists from all over the world throughout the year and it unfolds the history of the region.

Welcome

Puducherry (also known as Pudicherry) is a union territory of India instituted in 1962. It was developed out of former four colonies of French India - Puducherry and Karaikal along India’s southeastern Coromandel Coast, belted by Tamil Nadu state; Yanam, along the eastern coast in the delta region of the Godavari River, belted by Andhra Pradesh state; and Mahe, lying on the western Malabar Coast, belted by Kerala state.

Puducherry is a popular tourist attraction for both Indians and foreigners. The prosperous architectural and cultural heritage of Puducherry is what sets it apart. Here you can witness the remnants of French heritage with Indian culture. From its beaches to historical monuments, temples to churches, French cuisine to Tamil cuisine, Puducherry has everything a perfect holiday can offer. Tourists flock to Puducherry throughout the year, but the best time to visit Puducherry would be September, October or November.

Puducherry also offers activities that can quicken your adrenaline. You can indulge in diverse water activities like surfing, scuba diving and more here. Thousands of spirituality seekers visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville every year.

Puducherry - At A Glance

Experience the laid-back charm of Puducherry in the quaint French colonial buildings, beautiful promenades, unspoilt beaches, and the spiritual centres.

Mediterranean-style houses, bakeries, Basilicas, and chic boutiques Puducherry is an ideal escape for anyone. The tranquillity of the beaches here will undoubtedly take your breath away. A stroll through the beachside will enchant you with its charm. Unlike the other beaches in India, Puducherry keeps its own pretty clean and well-kept.