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Pondicherry is well connected by Road, Rail, and Air.

By Air

Pondicherry has a Domestic airport that is well connected to Bengaluru through regular flights. Also for international travelers, one can travel to Chennai and Trichy and travel onwards to Pondicherry which is a few hours from either place by road besides flying in from Bengaluru.

By Rail

The nearest station to Pondicherry is Villupuram. The station is linked to major cities such as New Delhi, Kolkata, Mangalore, Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Bengaluru. Nagarcoli Express and Pondicherry Express are two of the most popular trains traveling to Pondicherry.

By Road

Pondicherry is well connected by road with cities like Chennai and Bengaluru. One can take an overnight bus to reach the destination by road or book a taxi to the destination from Chennai or Bengaluru.

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The best time to visit Pondicherry is from October to February. This is the wintertime when temperatures range between 22 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius.

Summers

One can also visit during summers if he/she does not mind some sun. During this time, the temperatures range from 26 degrees Celsius to 42 degrees Celsius.

Monsoons

Monsoons can be a little unpredictable but it adds to the natural beauty of the place. Temperature ranges from 25 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius during these months.

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Pondicherry is famous for its French, Italian, and South Indian delicacies. One should definitely try the bakery products on Baker’s street, try the Chettinad chicken at Appachi and pizza at Tanto Pizzeria. A few other important eating joints where one can find local cuisine are:

- Cafe des Arts
- Le Cafe
- Cafe Artrika
- Carte Blanche at De’Lorient
- La Maison Rose

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One can enjoy boating in the Chunnambar boathouse.

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Here are some of the top beaches in Pondicherry:

1. Promenade Beach
2. Serenity Beach
3. Mahe Beach
4. Auroville Beach
5. Paradise Beach
6. Reppo Beach

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Here are some of the best places to visit in Pondicherry:

1. Paradise Beach
2. Auroville
3. Rock Beach
4. Old Lighthouse
5. Sri Aurobindo Ashram
6. Raj Niwas
7. French War Memorial
8. Mahatma Gandhi Statue

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The legal age for drinking is above 18 years in this autonomous Union territory, Pondicherry. You cannot carry liquor from Pondicherry to any other state.

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You will be surprised by the array of activities to do in Pondicherry, wanting you to extend your trip a bit more, Below mentioned are some of the best things to do in Pondicherry

- Scuba Diving
- Surfing at Serenity Beach
- Visit Auroville
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Explore Rock Beach
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Water activities at Karaikal beach

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French-style architect

You will enjoy the French culture and the global cuisine, wine, and continental food when in Pondicherry. You can relish these dishes and enjoy the local cuisine as well when you visit this place.

Tranquility and nature

For those who love to live their lives in a calm and serene atmosphere, this is the right place to be. Not too popular for nightlife, you can visit this place for experiencing the global culture and scenic habitat.

Yoga and outdoor sports

You can learn yoga and meditation while in Pondy. For people who are spiritually inclined as well as those who want to take a course in scuba diving and other water sports, this is the best place to be.

Shopping sprees

You will not find luxurious malls in Pondicherry, but it has always been popular for street shopping. The local bazaars are stocked with artistic handicrafts, showpieces, clothes, jewelry, incense, candles, and more home décor items. 

Food and nightlife

Though you will not find the nightlife Ibiza style, it is good enough to satiate your recreational needs. The food is something people love about Pondicherry. Your platter of steak and wine, dressed in French style and more can give you mouth-watering moments.

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Bus

Pondicherry Tourism Development Corporation operates daily bus services for tourists in the city. This is an inexpensive way to go sightseeing around Pondicherry as the bus route covers most of the popular tourist spots in town.

Taxi

One can also hire a car for a self-drive or a private taxi to travel within Pondicherry and to nearby cities.

Bicycle/Motorcyle

One of the best ways to explore Pondicherry is by hiring a bicycle, motorcycle, or gearless scooter, easily available on rent from rental outlets on MG Road and Mission Street. The prices for hire range from Rs 40 per day for bicycles to Rs. 200-250 per day for a motorcycle and scooter.