Things to do in Puducherry

Activities, attractions and tours

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A street market with wooden toys and colorful items for sale.
A sandy beach with palm trees and a distant view of people and water.
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A lifeguard ring on a beach with people in the water and on the shore.

Things to do

Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

P9,112
per traveler
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Private Day Trip to Pondicherry from Chennai with Guide & Car

P13,061
per adult
Private Day Trip to Pondicherry from Chennai with Guide & Car
Experience Hands on Pottery Workshop

Experience Hands on Pottery Workshop

P1,215
per adult
Experience Hands on Pottery Workshop
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai

Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai

P12,089
per adult
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Kaluveli Wetlands Birdwatching Tour with Naturalist

Kaluveli Wetlands Birdwatching Tour with Naturalist

P2,072
per adult
Kaluveli Wetlands Birdwatching Tour with Naturalist
Matri Mandir, Pondicherry tour

Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

P14,579
per adult
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Mangrove Forest

Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch

P25,271
per adult
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

P10,339
per traveler
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Manakula Vinayagar temple

Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry

P10,934
per adult
Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry
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Paradise Beach

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This private beach provides a slice of idyllic tropical beauty at the meeting point of a river and the Indian Ocean.
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Where to stay in Puducherry

Find the best Puducherry areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Pondicherry Beach

Travelers 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.

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Heritage Town

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

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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.

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.

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Puducherry

A white colonial-style building with a red roof, arched windows, and a decorative tower.

Tarangambadi

An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach, a rocky breakwater, and a river flowing into the sea.

Karaikal

A large golden dome structure surrounded by a landscaped garden with pathways and trees.

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