Top 5 Best Places to Visit in Pondicherry

Pondicherry is also known as the French capital of India is the Union Territory of India which has French history and is still preserved here along with Indian culture. Pondicherry has vast and diversified things to offer when it comes to tourist attractions with temples to churches to French museums and historic places. But out of this what are the best places to visit in Pondicherry? Here is Travelila’s list.

Paradise Beach

If you are a beach person then you would surely dwell here and never want to return back from your vacation. Paradise Beach also known as Plage Paradiso is a Paradise in the true sense. It is famous for its splendid backwaters and its glittering golden sands.

The best time to visit Paradise Beach is during sunrise with delicious street food and to have the breathtaking sunset photography. This beach must be on your list of must-visit places when planning a vacation to Pondicherry. Beaches are very well known in goa too, you can also see places to visit in goa.

Auroville

Auroville is the best place to visit for those to learn more about India and its spirituality. Auroville was creating to bring progressive harmony and to promote creed, culture, politics, and nationalities.

You will truly get a unique experience on a visit to Auroville; where you can escape from the city and get some spirituality. This place is often referring to as the ‘City of Dawn’ and is ideal for Nirvana Seekers and Peace Seekers.

Shri Aurobindo Ashram

Pondicherry was the residence of Sri Aurobindo and is one of the wealthy ashrams in India which was founded back in the year 1926. This ashram is famous among the tourists who seek spiritual and peaceful vacation time.

The Aurobindo ashram can be visited from 8 in the morning to 12 noon, or from 2 in the afternoon to 6 in the evening and is popular for its yoga concept. On you visit the ashram you will motivate to attain divine perfection and the true art of living your life.

The Pondicherry Botanical Garden

Botanical gardens are famous all over the world. This place allows you to escape from the everyday hustle of life and is a charm to visit. This place reminds of great French architecture and provides information about how architecture in France developed and how colonization has had an impact on the development of Pondicherry.

It was originally build for locals to go for a picnic and enjoy their free time refreshing themselves amidst trees, grasses, and flowers, enjoying the sight of fountains, gravel-lined paths, beautiful flowerbeds, and pruned trees.

Gingee Fort

Gingee Fort was declared as a National Monument in 1921 and one of the best places to visit in Pondicherry. The three hills of the fort form the angular points of a roughly equilateral triangle. The walls of the fort are made up of strong blocks of Granite.

The fort has three main entrances namely Arcot and Pondicherry gate. This fort is in existence for hundreds of years and a number of ruling dynasties are connected with the history of the fort. 

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