{"id":1909,"date":"2022-03-03T08:51:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T08:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelsimplygo.com\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2022-03-14T13:03:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T13:03:28","slug":"places-to-visit-in-pondicherry-in-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelsimplygo.com\/places-to-visit-in-pondicherry-in-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit in Pondicherry in a Day\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
A beach holiday in India is not quite what we see in movies, web series or advertisements. Glamorous surrounding with colorful umbrellas and beach decks, characters in stylish swim wear, surf board in hand! You may not find all that, however, what\u2019s offered in abundance are the bounties of nature \u2013 the vast ocean, enchanting views, balmy breeze and the company of loved ones.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pondicherry itself is not exactly a beach holiday, as it lies against a rocky seafront of the Coromandel coast. The place is an amalgamation of a beach destination peppered with a rich history and culture, of French colonies and the famous Aurobindo Ashram.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The best way to reach Pondicherry is by road, as it is a four hours drive from Chennai and seven hours from Bangalore.<\/p>\n An intermingling of French and Tamil culture is visible in the unique architecture of some of the houses in Puducherry (another name for Pondicherry). You’ll find this fusion in the cuisine also. There are of course the famous French colonies consisting of French designed homes and cafes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For tourists staying for a day, here are the top places to visit in Pondicherry in a day : <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Promenade Beach<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The beaches in the city stretch from the Puducherry main beach, to\u00a0the\u00a0 Rock\u00a0beach and the Promenade beach. As mentioned earlier the coastline of Pondicherry is rocky, so don\u2019t expect to find sandy expanses where you can do a whole series of activities. What you will surely get are fabulous views from the seaside\u00a0promenade .\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For best experiences visitors can walk along the boulevard, adjacent to the ocean, admiring the sights around. As traffic is not allowed here, you will be undisturbed by the noise and pollution of automobiles. Though only one or two sea facing cafes are there, you can choose to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks, watching the frothy waves dash against the rocky shore. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For sandy beach experiences \u2013 the three main beaches Paradise, Quiet and Serenity, lie not in Pondicherry itself, but about 12-15 kms away.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To reach Paradise beach take the ferry down the charming Chunnambar river. Boat services are available\u00a0that\u00a0 pick\u00a0up tourist from the Chunnambar park lying 8 kms south of the city. Paradise beach is basically an island, comprising of a giant sandbar between the river and the sea. People spend few hours on this gorgeous beach and then return by evening to the mainland. There is nothing much to do here in the nights, just basic facilities and one or two of not very good restaurants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Serenity and Quiet beaches are true to thier names, are nice beaches. These being closer to Auroville, hence frequented more by foreigners and Aurovillans. Though also attract hordes of tourists for their quiet appeal.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Pondicherry just for a day, I would advice tourists to visit the Aurobindo ashram in the afternoon. It’s sweltering during this time and it\u2019s best to stay indoors. Later you can head to Auroville and the beaches nearby. Set aside the morning hours for the Paradise and Promenade beach.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nORIENTATION<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
Paradise Beach<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
OTHER BEACHES<\/em><\/h5>\n
Aurobindo Ashram<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n