Pondicherry
Top Places to Visit

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Phone: 0413 233 6544
One of the most ancient temples in Pondicherry, its origin dates back to centuries ago, even before the French settlement. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this ... more

Paradise Beach
Phone: +91-413-2339497
Paradise Beach is the perfect location for you. The beach with shining golden sands is ideal for adventurous and exciting water sports which are hard to miss. ... more

Church Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
Phone: 0413- 2334916.
In the year 1895 on June 23rd when he dedicated the people of Pondicherry to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, he decided to build a monument like Mont Martre here. ... more

Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Phone: 0413 223 3604
The Sri Aurobindo Ashram located on rue de la Marine, is one of the most well known and wealthiest ashrams in India, with devotees from India and all over the ... more

Eglise De Notre Dame Des Anges
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Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges Church is one of the most popular churches of Pondicherry, located at Rue Dumas. It has beautiful white marble stonework that ... more
Seaside Promenade
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Seaside Promenade is one of the oldest attractions in Pondicherry. The location is awesome and the view of the sea is breathtakingly beautiful. Whats more you ... more

Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Phone: +91-413-222 4340
The Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located at Villianur, which also has the Thirukameshwar Temple. These temples were built during 12th century along with two ... more

Eglise De Notre Dame De La Conception Immaculee Church
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The Eglise de Notre Dame de la Conception Immaculee Church is dedicated to Saint Peters. This is famously known as the Church of Capuchins that was founded in ... more

French War Memorial
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The stylish French War Memorial, located in the renowned Goubert Avenue, is a monument for those soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Annual ... more

Bharati Park
Phone: 91-413-2339497
Bharathi Park, also known as Government Park is a well planned structure that has been a major tourist attraction since the times of the British. Surrounded by ... more

Chunnambar Boat House
Phone: 91-413-2600194
Chunnambar Boat House, the popular boating venue, is famous for its backwaters and lush greenery on either side. Tourists can enjoy boating at the Boat House ... more

Serenity Beach
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This beach is located quite far from the main city (around 15 KMs). Its in the outskirts of Pondicherry. This beach is popularly known as Boat House, as you can... more

Ousteri Lake
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Osudu Lake is a very quiet place. We can make boating and observe the different species of birds that live there.

Kanniga Parameswari Temple
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Kanniga Parameswari Temple on M.G.Road is an ancient Devi temple having a blend of both Tamil and French architecture. A popular place of religious importance- ... more

Statue Of Dupleix
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One of the most famous attractions in Pondicherry, the Statue of Dupleix remind you of the strong French connection associated with Pondicherry. The statue is ... more

Jawahar Toy Museum
Phone: +91-413-2339497
For most of us, the sight of dolls can still send us into a tizzy, regardless of how old we are. If that's you, then definitely head over to the Doll museum. ... more

Ananda Ranga Pillai House
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Ananda Ranga Pillai House is one of the oldest buildings in the town. Doubtlessly a must-visit attraction, this house belongs to Ananda Ranga Pillai- a courtier... more

Auro Beach
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Puducherry has been described by National geographic as "a glowing highlight of subcontinental sojourn". Puducherry has four main beaches which are very popular... more

Botanical Garden
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The Botanical Garden and Aquarium was established by CS Perrotet in the year 1826. There is a wide collection of rare and exotic plants present in the garden, ... more

Park Monument (aayi Mandapam)
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"Built in the centre of the beautiful Bharati Park, Park Monument (Aayi Mandapam) is one of the most iconic structures of Pondicherry. Named after a famous ... more

Pondicherry Beach
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Pondicherry Beach is a popular beach, which is a perfect venue for enjoying the cool breeze and relaxing after a tiring day. This is a secluded beach which is ... more

Pondicherry Museum
Phone: +91-413-2223950
The Puducherry Museum has a rare collection of articles that were excavated from the Arikamedu site near the region of Pondicherry. The relics reveal the ... more

Sri Tantonreeswara Temple
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Sri Tantonreeswara Temple is named after the local deity Nedunthuyartheertha, the consort of Tantondrinathar or Swayambhu Iswara. The temple was declared as a ... more

Sri Kodeeswaramudayar
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The temple premises house a statue, a broken 'kuthuvilakku' and some other vessels that were discovered from Perumal Koil Maidan in March 1972 and are presently... more
Top Places to Eat

Villa Shanti
Phone: 0413-42 000 28
The hotel Villa Shanti has a restaurant at the lobby level. This chic restaurant is located in the French Quarter opposite to State Bank of India. It offers ... more

Indian Cafe House Restaurant
Phone: +(91)-413-2337572, 2336007
The Indian coffee house is completely owned and managed by its employees. The society is governed by an eleven member managing committee elected from the ... more

Baker Street
Phone: 0413 645 8888
Baker Street is a concept store which offers, French Food (esp. yummy pastries,) breads original ice cream with fruit, fine chocolates and fresh fruit juice ... more

La Maison Rose
Phone: +914134210806
La Maison Rose is set in the shady and quiet courtyard of a beautiful, old colonial house in the French quarter of Pondicherry. On its menu you will find ... more
Palais De Mahe
Phone: 0484 301 1711
This hotel is small but perfectly formed and the sea-front is close by and perfect for an evening dinner. . Restaurant on the rooftop is quite famous and you ...

New Banana Cafe
Phone: 096 26 561259
One of Pondicherry's most popular cafes, New Banana Cafe serves true flavours of European and other world cuisines in a graceful and peaceful setting. It could ... more

Le Boulevard Restaurant
Phone: 04132345000
Le Boulevard' serves exquisite Chinese, Continental Indian,French and regional cuisine. It offers a delectable buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner and an a ... more

Cafe Xtasy
Phone: +91 99 94 700098
Away from the hustle bustle of the main market, this inviting restaurant is sure to surprise you. Take a break from long sightseeing sprees and head here for an...

Carte Blanche At Hotel De L'orient
Phone: 0413 2343067
The traditional and authentic Indian foods served at Carte Blanche at Hotel de l'Orient are made from the finest ingredients, herbs and spices to represent the ... more

Madhuram Multicuisine Veg Dining
Phone: 04132229881
It is a place for everyone who is looking for mouth watering delights. Treat your taste buds with the exquisite delicacies right in Madhuram Multicuisine Veg ...

Akshara Restaurant
Phone: 0413 - 2214311
The traditional and authentic South Indian foods served at Akshara Restaurant are made from the finest ingredients. Dining is in a cosy and friendly informal ... more

Rendezvous
Phone: 0413 222 7677
Away from the hustle bustle of the city, this inviting restaurant is sure to surprise you. Take a break from long sightseeing sprees and head here for an ...
Food Fun Restaurant
Phone: 0413 2330929
It is a place for everyone who is looking for mouth watering delights. Treat your taste buds with the exquisite delicacies right at Food Fun Restaurant.

Arokya Nature Restaurant
Phone: 8807372921
Arokya Nature Restaurant uses organic millet, natural ingredients, and herbs to make traditional food. It is a very good place to hang out with family and ...

Adyar Ananda Bhavan
Phone: +(91)-413-4210909, 2223333
Adyar Ananda Bhavan is synonymous with commitment to quality and high degree of professionalism and use of state of the art technique in the manufacture of ... more

Hotel De L'orient
Phone: 0413 234 3067
The mansion which houses one of the most-reputed heritage hotels in Pondicherry, the Hotel de l'Orient, dates back to the late 1760's when the birth of most of ... more

Amber
Phone: (91)-9600250505, 9600640404, 8754011187 +(91)-413-2650000
The Coffee Shop serves buffet for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Flexible timings make it an ideal place to grab a bite for people on the move...
Bistro Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Phone: 4132206000
Everything that is prepared at the Bistro Multi Cuisine Restaurant is done so with the purest of consciousnesses, an ideal in food preparation where the food is... more

Bistro Sharana
Phone: +91-413-2220023
Enjoy a peaceful lunch and dinner on their terrace restaurant after a hectic and bone tiring day of sightseeing and vacationing. If you visit on a Wednesday or ... more

Cafe Des Arts
Phone: 099 94 481914
Tucked away in the lanes of Suffren Street, this nice restaurant is a place where you can enjoy real flavours of French cuisines in Pondicherry. Other than food... more

China Town
Phone: 413- 222 6588
China Town is exclusive in Chinese cuisines is located in the heart of the town. The soft continuous chinese music and the chinese interior decoration ... more
Cucina Restaurant
Phone: (91)-413-2333633, 2335333
A Five Minute Walk Away From The Bay Of Bengal, Laila's County is A Stylish Boutique Hotel Offering Opulent Accommodation And Wonderful Five Star Service. ... more
Top Shopping Places

Casablanca
Phone: +(91)-9442116029 +(91)-413-2336495, 2226495
A shop located on the most popular shopping street in the city a totally bizarre mixture of Indian objects and world-renowned trademarks, including Nike ... more

Goubert Market
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Located in the Ranga Pillai Street of Pondicherry also known as Puducherry, a Union Territory of India and a former French colony, the Goubert Market has a ... more

Cluny Embroidery Centre
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This is an organisation run by missionary sisters specialising in beautifully hand made embroidery. Widows & young orphan girls are taught embroidery skills to ... more

Muthu Silk Plaza
Phone: 96 55 445599 / 91-413-2340275
Muthu Silk Plaza is a Large variety of Silk clothing center and toys, gift items, show pieces, ethnic wear, bags and other things are also available. Nice ...

Serenity Beach Bazaar
Phone: 91.979.1944.182
Serenity Beach Bazaar is setup on weeekends. Its location is by the beach on East Coast Road (ECR), 5 kms north of Pondicherry. Here there are handicraft, ... more

Geethanjali
Phone: 91 413 4200392, 91 413 2225920
'Geethanjali' is a name to reckon with in the Indian antique business. Each piece of art and furniture found in this shop is sourced from all over South India.... more

Nehru Street
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Nehru street is the bussiest street in pondicherry . It offers wide range of daily need shopping items . With rows of shops selling goods this place is always ... more

La Boutique D Auroville
Phone: 0413 233 7264
Shop here for the famous Auroville handmade paper while you are in Pondicherry.
Mahatma Gandhi Street (m.g.street)
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Mahatma Gandhi Street has more than 100 stalls creating a carnival atmosphere. Packed with people and stalls, this is exuberant local life at its best and pure... more
Romain Rolland Street
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puducherry is the favourite stomping ground of the passionate shopper. It's an octroi - free destination for everything from cars to consumer goods. In addition... more
Top Places for Nightlife

Risque (the Promenade)
Phone: 0413 222 7750
Risque (The Promenade) is an excellent mix of great service and opulent accommodation. The French style decor and modern interiors will delight the guests. The... more

Asta The Spirited Lounge
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Asta The Spirited Lounge is one of the popular lounge bars in Pondicherry, this exquisitely decorated bar is frequented by both locals and tourists. The use of... more

S Three Bar
Phone: 91-413-2346363, 2346333, 2341333
The S3 Bar is an extention of the Bistro Restaurant. The bar offers a great range of premium draught beers. You can choose to have something cool from the ... more

Seagulls Restaurant
Phone: (321) 783-4441,(0413) 233 8643
Quite close to the beach, Seagulls Restaurant offers an excellent view along with good services and yumilicous seafood to its foodies.

Space Coffee And Arts
Phone: +914132356253
Space coffee & arts is a rooftop cafe, surrounded by plants and fairy lights with fantastic live performances and art exhibitions. It is a very good place to ...

Poudou Poudou
Phone: +(91) 9443245533, 9843045533
It is a place for everyone who is looking for mouth watering delights. Treat your taste buds with the exquisite delicacies right at Poudou Poudou.

The Blue Line - 24 Hrs (the Promenade)
Phone: +91 413 222 7750
The 24 hour restaurant, overlooking the sea, serves authentic Oriental, Mediterranean cuisines. The lavish buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner, provide an ... more

Asian House
Phone: 0413 2226139
There aim is to create a multi-facetted entertainment oriented lounge and resto-club which Pondicherry can be proud of. They strive to blend the very best ... more

Villa Shanti
Phone: 0413-42 000 28
The hotel Villa Shanti has a restaurant at the lobby level. This chic restaurant is located in the French Quarter opposite to State Bank of India. It offers ... more
Le Space Restaurant
Phone: 91-9944337940
The variety of food available and the paintings hanging on the wall are made by the owner of the place, every piece of furniture is a art .You can take your ... more

Hotel Qualithe
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It is a place for everyone who is looking out for fun and entertainment with live music.

Salt & Pepper - 24 Hrs
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Away from the hustle bustle of the main market, this inviting restaurant is sure to surprise you. Take a break from long sightseeing sprees and head here for an...

Ajantha Sea View Bar And Restaurant
Phone: 0413 234 9032
Ajantha Sea View Hotel is located close to the major business centers and tourists spots. Ajantha Sea View Hotel is a renowned business hotel and the perfect ... more

Court Of Bacchus
Phone: 91-413-2247001
Court of Bacchus bar is inside hotel Hotel Annamalai and it has Centralized air conditioned. A vegetarian fare is served to the guests in the multi-cuisine ... more

Vinodhin Bar
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Vinodhin Bar this place make youths and elders to spend long time with their friends and they like to taste the beer served here.

Tantra
Phone: +(91)-413-2233000, 2330711, 2330712, 2330713, 2330714
Tantra work hard to provide the best entertainment and dance experience for locals and visitors who are seeking a big night out.

Hari Bar
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Hari Bar is a place where youngsters and elders like to visit and wants to enjoy the drink varieties.
Top Activity Places

Boating In The River Chunnambar
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Chunnambar Boat House, the popular boating venue, is famous for its backwaters and lush greenery on either side. Tourists can enjoy boating at the Boat House ... more

Chunnambar Boat House
Phone: 91-413-2600194
Chunnambar Boat House, the popular boating venue, is famous for its backwaters and lush greenery on either side. Tourists can enjoy boating at the Boat House ... more

Heritage Walk Around Pondicherry
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Heritage walks which begin at 16 hr from Le Café, located on Beach Road.A walk around the White Town beginning at the southern end of Goubert Salai, also known ... more
Sita Cultural Center
Phone: 994134200718
Sita Cultural Center is a place where you can treat yourself to some amazing Indian culture and arts through performances. The centre organises a plethora of ... more

Views Of Sunrise And Sunsets In Karaikal Sandy Beach
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Karaikal Sandy Beach, situated on the banks of Arasalar River, is known for its water sports. Popular for views of sunrise and sunsets, the beach has a boat ...

Boating In Ousteri Lake
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Ousteri Lake is a popular tourist spot about 15 km from Pondicherry, on the Puducherry-Villupuram route; it is an ideal spot for picnic. Ousteri Lake is one of ... more

Kallialay Surf School
Phone: 094 42 992874
Kallialay Surf School is located in a small fisher village called Tandryankupam proves to be ideal due to the two rock peers built as protection by the Indian ... more
Scuba Diving Pondicherry With Temple Adventures
Phone: 099 40 219449
They are based in idilic Pondicherry, where they Give time a [underwater] break. Currently dive at more than 20 sites ranging from 5m to 40m depth, with ... more

Yanam River Cruise
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With dense, evergreen mangrove forests lining the banks of the waterway, a cruise can be either be your romantic getaway or a lifetime's adventure or both; ... more

Red Earth Riding School
Phone: 9677746602, 9629312071
RERS is home for around 20 horses and ponys. We have three dressage arenas and one jumping arena and many paddocks for the horses on 10 hectares. The horses ... more

Pondy Sailing Association
Phone: 9894038615 / 9345411230
Pondy Sailing Association is a sailing club, affiliated to the Yatchting association of India and partner with Tamil Nadu Sailing association.Open to a pulic ... more