Things to do in Pondicherry

Top Things to Do in Pondicherry

Things to Do in Pondicherry


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Top Attractions in Pondicherry

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  • Film G
    New England1,018 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a road that runs along the waterfront. There are a few parks and statues along the way, but few cafes and restaurants -- a disappointment given the setting. Walk along for 15 minutes and you're done. Quiet, compared to the city.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Film G
    New England1,018 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lively spot with some good artwork, this temple has no particular history of note, but it's easy to get to. Probably the only Hindu temple you'll visit in Pondicherry. Nice, but nothing really special.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • Dhiraj P
    Leeds, UK6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic clean beach with excellent views.
    Need to get there via a boat, which is a nice pleasant ride.
    Lost a star could do with more facilities, eg, sun loungers, more restaurants, etc. The best thing is that it's inexpensive a few hours outing.

    Written 25 November 2023
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  • Gana
    60 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is a good place to visit and it will also not take much time. 10-15 mins is enough to visit this place. Best place if you want to do meditation. Phones much be switched off and no talking inside the building.
    Written 9 October 2023
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  • Film G
    New England1,018 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice church with some interesting artwork, it is difficult to rave about this church as it's nice, but there is no feature that makes a visit compelling. Sure, go see it, but do not expect anything out of the ordinary.
    Written 5 March 2024
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  • MaithiliSave
    Mumbai, India175 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is not a typical beach with sand and seashore. Nice place to visit. Come here in the evening, sit and relax. We had a fun taking stroll around. There are lot of cafes/ restaurants nearby.
    Written 17 February 2024
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  • sguday
    New Delhi, India117 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The church is in well-maintained condition, and it is in French Town. It is almost 300-year-old church, and it looks very nice. It is very big in size, and additionally, there is a huge sitting capacity. We really liked the place and its architecture.
    Written 19 January 2024
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  • Saravanan
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good spot for sunrise view at Pondy. Just hope that it is cloud free sky at the time of sunrise. Also the road which takes you to the shore/Beach is quite narrow and be prepared for parking challenges. It will ve hassle free if you take a driver for your vehicle
    Written 2 July 2023
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  • Nithya18
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India60 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful temple. Seeing Varadarajan Perumal in such an ancient and divine setting was worthwhile. The temple has colorful sculptures of all the 108 divya desams. One can feel the presence of God in this temple. Must visit when in Pondicherry.
    Written 26 December 2023
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  • Ria1104
    Kolkata (Calcutta), India616 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    We wanted to go to the Paradise Beach so decided to take a boat from Chunambar Boathouse. It was the day of Christmas and extremely crowded. They are charging separately for entry fee (just to enter the area) and separately for boating (for the boat ride to Paradise Beach). Now both the counters had huge queue and will kill your time. A single counter with the two people operating can be some much convenient for the tourists. In addition to that the wait time for the boat ride would kill up another hour. All these for a maximum 20 to 30 minute ride can easily frustrate people.

    The boat ride in itself was very blissful. The beautiful views soothed our eyes and the cool breeze calmed our souls. The ride was definitely a highlight and we really loved the experience.
    Written 30 December 2023
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  • EH
    Leatherhead, UK14 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pretty church with gorgeous stained glass windows. Worth a stop for a little calm during a busy day shopping. Worth a visit
    Written 31 January 2024
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  • Gana
    60 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can only see it from outside. We went in the evening for a walk and this place is located on the way. You can see it from distance. Not sure if we will be allowed inside in the morning times.
    Written 9 October 2023
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