Heritage Town
Puducherry
Visit Heritage Town
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.
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.
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.
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.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
Things to do
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
Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup
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
Amazing hospitality from everyone in the staff and quiet convenient location to beaches and nearby attractions.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
FabHotel Santhi Inn
The Bull Boutique Hotel
Near the ashram and temple. 4 min walk. So very good location. Staff are very friendly and go Above and beyond to care like you are part of their family! Elderly mother and myself had severe food poisoning and they got us medicines, even came to the room to check on us. Their breakfast is fresh daily ...
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Arunik Inn
Room is functional, staff are kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2024
French Breeze Residency
Property rooms are too compact
Reviewed on Mar 18, 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 Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens.
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 Ousteri Lake and Sacred Heart of Jesus.
