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Pondicherry is one of the most picturesque places in India and it takes you away from the hustle and bustle of bigger cities.
The beaches of Pondicherry are the pride of this gorgeous town. These beaches are the Paradise beach and Serenity beach. The Paradise beach is located 8 km away from the city and has a creek flowing on one side. The Serenity beach is a 10 minute drive to the north of the town and is a perfect place to laze around, the whole day.
The Dupleix statue is a well-known statue in Pondicherry. The statue was built because Marquis Joseph Francois Dupleix was the governor of Pondicherry between 1742 and 1754.
Thus, Pondicherry is a perfect place to bring down the pace of life, a few notches.
| Population: |
1,244,464 |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
131 km Ambattur is 131 km from Pondicherry, 135 km Avadi is 135 km from the city, 137 km Chennai is 137 km from the city and 146 kmThanjavur is 146 km from the city. |
| How to reach: |
Pondicherry By Air
The nearest major airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International Airport .This airport is about 123 km from Pondicherry.
Pondicherry By Train
Villupuram railhead is the nearest railway station to Pondicherry.
Pondicherry By Road
A good road network, originating from National Highway 45, covers Pondicherry. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Auroville city, Arikamedu, Pondicherry Museum, Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Ananda Ranga Pillai's Mansion, Raj Niwas, Romain Rolland Library, Pondicherry Beach, Park Monument, Varadarajaperumal Temple, Barathi Park, Jawahar Toy Museum, French War Memorial , The Statue of Dupleix , Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges Church, Botanical Garden and Aquarium, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Anglo-French Textile Mill , Villiannur, Paradise Beach , Eglise de Sacre Coeur de Jesus Church , Eglise de Notre Dame de la Conception Immaculee Church. |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Temples, Aurobindo Ashram and beach. |
| Food Speciality: |
Sea food. |
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