Things to do in Puducherry

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

S$194
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

S$278
per adult
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

S$20
per adult
Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure
Matri Mandir, Pondicherry tour

Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

S$310
per adult
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

S$165
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

S$207
per adult
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray

Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray

S$30
per adult
Indian Cooking & Market Tour in Pondicherry with Manisha Ray
Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit

Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit

S$30
per adult
Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit
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Pondicherry Promenade Beach

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to Pondicherry Beach? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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A beach with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and palm trees.

Pondicherry Beach

Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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White Town

White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.

Heritage Town

Heritage Town is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Lighthouse if you have time to explore the area.

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Mothilal Nagar

Though Mothilal Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

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Bharathidasan Nagar

Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus are two attractions nearby that you can check out.