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 White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside 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.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
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.
French Institute
Explore the campus of French Institute during your stay in Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
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
Charming place with authentic chettinad cuisine
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
French Breeze Residency
Property rooms are too compact
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024
Arunik Inn
Room is functional, staff are kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
Itsy Hotels Red Lotus Heritage, Promenade Beach
Staff were fantastic making many local travel arrangement for us and advising where to eat and get local provisions. Location is great, in the hub but not too noisy. We were a party of 4, staying 3 nights and we would recomend this hotel highly for the price.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
Anna Residency
The hotel room was very spacious, clean and we had even a fridge with a Minibar. Waterboiler was there and coffee powder/tea. AC was in the room and a fan. There was also a big separate room with a wardrobe. The bathroom was western standard. The hotel seemed relatively new, also the remarkable elevator, ...
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Heritage Town
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.
Pondicherry Beach
Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Ousteri Lake.
Balamurugan Nagar
While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus 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 Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens.
