PY - French Capital of India
Pondicherry is full of clean sandy beaches, colourful streets, cute cafes and European architecture.
Chennai to Pondicherry is an ideal road trip one must take via Easy Coast Road. You will require 4 hours to reach the French Capital with some stops in between.
Hotel Stay
We stayed at this hotel for 3 days which is in the heart of white town. It is accessible to visit Aurobindo Ashram on foot and the French Colony is nearly 2 km from this stay.
Restaurant
We went out for a lunch at this beautiful place. It is a great cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. The ambience, decor and the food is amazing.
Monument
Stroll around the colorful walls of the French Colony.
Beach
The Promenade is one of the major tourist attractions in PY which is at walking distance from French Colony You can take a walk along the beach and enjoy mesmerizing views of the sea. There are many eateries here.
Market
End your day with shopping at M. G. Road
Beach
Day 2 - Witness the beautiful sunrise at Rock Beach.
You can also visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Puducherry
Activity
Cafe Hopping is an interesting thing to do in PY. Listing some of the best cafes: PY Cafe, Hope Cafe, Crepe In Touch, Cafe Des Arts, Cafe Ole, Le Cafe, Aura Cafe
Sight Seeing
Places to visit in PY: 1. Aurobindo Ashram and Library 2. French War Memorial 3. New Light House 4. Take a boat from Chunnambar Boat House and sail away to Paradise beach 5. Enjoy the night life by partying in the clubs and wandering at night markets
Surfing
Go surfing at Serenity Beach which is quite cheaper and you can take lessons too.
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