Pondicherry, India’s French capital, is a place where you may experience true serenity and holiness. The city is serene, and its urban architecture, which is inspired by French design, draws visitors from all over the world. Aside from sightseeing, you won’t be short on things to do in Pondicherry because the small holiday resort has a lot to offer to make your trip enjoyable. In fact, you’ll be astonished at the diversity of activities available here. Pondicherry will never disappoint the explorer in you, regardless of who you visit with or what you seek!
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- Arikamedu
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The key to understanding India’s ancient links with the rest of the globe can be found near Puducherry. That is if you can locate the location first and if you are someone who’s a history buff then Arikamedu is the place for you located around 7 Km south of Pondicherry on the bank of Ariyankuppam River. Arikamedu was proposed to be a UNESCO World Heritage site and is currently on a tentative list of ‘Silk Road Sites in India’.
Not only it is a site for history lovers but one can even have a quality time picnic with friends and family nearby Arikamedu with an ancient touch to it. It is one of the top places to visit in Pondicherry.
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- Aurobindo Ashram
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Looking for peace? Then is the place you need to be at. The Aurobindo Ashram, also known as the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, is a spiritual community (ashram) in the union territory of Pondicherry. The ashram was a small community that grew over time as more Aurobindo Ghose disciples gathered to seek spirituality. The ashram is well-known not only in India but also in other countries, as a result of the community’s efforts to heal humanity. The ashram began with only a few buildings, but as more people joined, the ashram grew larger, and it now consists of many small buildings that are adjacent to each other. It is one of the best places to visit in Pondicherry.
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- Serenity Beach
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The beach is tranquil and serene, as its name suggests (10 minutes from Pondy). This is the ideal place to unwind and let go of your worries. The name serenity was chosen specifically for this location because it has the most beautiful and outstanding shoreline. This beach is considered heaven for newlywed couples, which is why most couples choose Pondicherry as their honeymoon destination to enjoy the beauty of Serenity Beach. It is one of the most peaceful places, and you will love the shore with all your heart. Surfing can be done here to give you an adrenaline rush. The lovely palm trees and lovely surroundings will provide you with a peaceful experience. It is one of the most gorgeous places to visit in Pondicherry.
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- Temple Adventures Centre – Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is one of the most exciting and enjoyable activities available in Pondicherry. Pondicherry is, in fact, India’s only diving destination on the east coast. Natural coral reefs, rocky pop-ups, man-made folds, and a profusion of aquatic species define the area. Corals, lionfish, grouper, kingfish, moray eels, eagle, manta rays, parrotfish, sea snakes, triggerfish, angelfish, bannerfish, and crabs are among the marine life. Temple Adventures, a PADI 5 Star rated centre, organises scuba diving in Pondicherry. The PADI centre provides excellent training and PADI certification courses in Scuba Diving. Aside from that, they provide marine conservation, defence training, films and movies, CSR, disabled diver training, and much more under the supervision of a highly experienced team of divers that includes a marine scientist, divemasters, instructors, and master instructors.
- Green Quarter – Pondicherry Sightseeing on Two Wheels
If you are someone who lives the life old school way then one should not miss this beautiful experience when in Pondy. Pondicherry offers fantastic and fascinating vintage bicycle tours of the classical French colonies and traditional Tamil settlements. There are also walking tours supervised by English or French-speaking guides. The tour includes the Muslim Quarter (also known as the Green Quarter), Tamil and French houses, cultural centres, and traditional and historical sites. On the Pondy cycle tours, you can learn about the city’s architecture and design as well as its people.
Such bicycle tours provide a comprehensive overview of India’s French capital in just two hours. Both tours conclude with a sumptuous South Indian breakfast – idli, chutney, sambar, and filter coffee – or an authentic French breakfast – baguette and jam with fresh juice. Exploring the town on a bicycle is undoubtedly one of the most unusual things to do in Pondicherry.
