Pondicherryo officially known as Puducherry is one of the seven Union Territories of India. Affectionately called Pondy, this is a beautiful seaside town where you can find a perfect blend of Indian and French traditions. Currently, this is the most populous city of Indian Union territory Puducherry with a population of 657209 and an area of 492 sq Km. The city is bordered by the Indian state Tamil Nadu and for that reason, you can mostly experience the Tamil culture here. Also, in the former French colony of Pondicherry, you can experience French architecture and culture perfectly merged with Tamil culture. For that, this place is a perfect escape from the busy urban world, where you can find peace, scenic beauty, reach culture, some exotic French cuisine and a lot more. Here is a short tour guide of Pondicherry. Day-1 On day-1, first reach Pondicherry from any part of the country. Pondicherry is well connected to the rest of the Country. It can be reached both by train or air. By air reach Chennai airport first. From there go to Pondicherry by road. Chennai is 135 Km away from Pondicherry and it will take almost 4 hours to reach Pondicherry from Chennai. A local cab will charge around Rs 2600 for this trip. There is also bus service available in this route. Fare starts from Rs 250. If you are traveling by train then go to Pondicherry station directly. Upon arriving Pondicherry check in to your hotel. Day-2 On day-2, after breakfast go for a sightseeing tour. Reserved Car fare will be around Rs 2500 1st go to Auroville Ashram Auroville Ashram is a 'Universal Town' founded in the year 1926 by Sri Aurobindo. Here, men and women from across the world of all cultures and traditions live together in peace. From there go to visit Seaside Promenade This clean and well-maintained place is famous for beautiful view of sunrise and at this place you can actually feel the proximity of the sea. After that go to Pondicherry Beach Pondicherry Beach is another famous beach in the city. It is 1.2 kilometers long along the Bay of Bengal and is the most famous road in Pondicherry. In the afternoon visit Serenity Beach This is the most beautiful beach in Pondicherry. This virgin beach attracts many tourists every day due to its calm & quiet environment. Day-3 On day-3 morning 1st go to Paradise Beach Situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town, Paradise Beach is a beautiful golden sand beachfront. Anytime, you can enjoy cold sea breeze here. A 20-30 minutes ferry ride across the backwaters is required to reach here. After that visit Arikamedu Arikamedu is an ancient Roman trade center and is a hidden gem for the tourists. The name means 'eroding mount' in Tamil. A very little fact is known about any Indo-Roman business ties Before Christ era, however, with the discovery of Arikamedu widespread proofs were found regarding this Indo-Roman tie-ups. Ages ago, the port town was occupied by the people of Rome, Cholas, and French and served as a famous maritime center from 1st century BC to 2nd century AD. Day-4 On day-4 head back to Chennai for departure. Where to Stay In Pondicherry, you can find numerous hotels of different budget range. Typical mid-range Pondicherry hotels will charge around Rs 2000 per day. The total package will cost around Rs 9000 for a couple. So, overall it will be a nice short trip where you can enjoy the proximity of nature and reach culture.
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