5 Places Not To Miss In Pondicherry

Pondicherry or the Indian union territory of Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. The coastal town is famous for French colony, Tamil style urban architecture and also a popular weekend destination from Chennai and Bangalore.

Tourism in Puducherry includes famous temples, churches, beaches and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, The main tourist attractions in and around the Pondicherry city are listed below.

* Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Manakula Vinayagar Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and a very popular tourist destination in Puducherry. The temple is the ancient temples in Union Territory of Puducherry and also famous for golden chariot festival.

* Promenade Beach

Promenade Beach or Pondicherry Beach is a 1 kilometre long sea shore stretch in the city of Puducherry. The beach also have other tourist attractions such as French War Memorial,Mahatma Gandhi statue and The Promenade.

* Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the most famous pilgrimage spots for Christians in Puducherry. The Basilica is major tourist attractions of Pondicherry.

* Auroville

Auroville township in Viluppuram district is a must visit place in Puducherry, The Matrimandir is the famous landmark of the city and the township house 50,000 residents from from 49 countries.

* Arikamedu

Arikamedu archaeological site and a coastal fishing village, located 4 km from the Pondicherry city.