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Pondicherry Tours


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Duration
6 Days
Places Covered
Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar
Day by day Itinerary

The word ‘Pondicherry’ means new settlement. The medieval town of the French province, Pondicherry has managed to preserve its French aura. From it's delectable restaurants offering French cuisine and streets bearing French names, Pondicherry's French connection is very much alive. The grand boulevards makes Pondicherry richly cosmopolitan city.

Location-
Situated around 200 kilometers South of Chennai, Pondicherry is today a union territory where the French connection on the architecture and culture of the place is strongly visible-a result of the centuries-old relation with the French power.

Major Attractions
› Festivlas › Beaches

Main Attractions of Pondicherry
Some of the main attractions are Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Ashram, Sacred Heart Church, Bharathi and Bharathidasan Memorial Museum and more. Festivals The diversity of Pondicherry is a reflection of the colourful festivals celebrated here. Pongal the harvest festival in January, Bastille Day in July, Sri Aurobindo's Birth anniversary on Aug 15th. Fete de Pondicherry on Aug 15-17th with the brilliantly lit Park monument and the standard festivals like Ganesha Puja, Dussehra, Christmas, Diwali etc. are celebrated with much verve and vigour. Beaches The splendid beaches of Pondicherry have cool and soothing water and creamy sand. Many resorts, cottages, cafes and bars command an excellent view of the sea. Some of the famous beaches are Serenity Beaches, Paradise Beach, Karaikal Beach, Mahe Beach, Yanam River Cruise and many other beaches. Modes of Transportation The nearest airport is at Madras, which is 160 kms. away. Pondicherry has direct rail connections with Madras. And there are excellent roads connecting Pondicherry with Tamil Nadu.

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