Heritage Town
Puducherry
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Popular places to visit
Pondicherry Promenade Beach
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.
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.
Pondicherry Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a visit to Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
Kanniga Parameswari Temple
After visiting Kanniga Parameswari Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puducherry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Top hotels in Heritage Town
Vasavi Residenzcy
The room I booked through Hotels.com was unavailable, and Vasavi Residenzy informed us that they had no association with the booking. They asked us to pay ₹4,000 for one night if we still needed the room.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025
Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
Internet coverage appears a bit uneven
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
The Bull Boutique Hotel
Arunik Inn
Room is functional, staff are kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
The Promenade Pondicherry
Save your money and time and avoid this hotel. It’s not worth the price they charge. Outdated, shabby rooms and facilities. The bathroom felt unclean and unkept. Breakfast had minimal options and the food was cold. The WiFI never worked and the staff had no solutions to the issues as they were raised. ...
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Accord Puducherry
Other neighbourhoods around Heritage Town
Pondicherry Beach
Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Bharathidasan Nagar
Though Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Balamurugan Nagar
While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mothilal Nagar
While there might not be top attractions in Mothilal Nagar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
