Pondicherry
The Union territory of Pondicherry encompasses an area of only 480 sq km that includes Pondicherry town and its villages. Pondicherry is a beautiful place with well-laid streets, unpolluted environment, clean localities and a French past.The grand boulevards, quiet promenades and large bouquets of bougainvillea hanging over the ivory-colored walls of colonial mansions makes this city the most romantic. The stunningly beautiful, safe and secluded beaches are a heaven for the tan-seekers.
Pondicherry is a peaceful, richly cosmopolitan. A staggering number of 55 languages are spoken here. Pondicherry is a favorite hunting ground for the shop-hopper as it offers wonderful bargains and easy pickings.
Pondicherry has a rich French cultural heritage, having been the capital of the French colonies in India since the 17th century. Pondicherry, Karaikal, Yanam and mahe were transferred to the Indian union in 1954. This French legacy is visible in the well-Planned town, neatly laid roads, wide and vibrant beaches, beautiful promenades, architecturally imposing churches and public buildings and the statues of Joan of Ark and Joseph Francois colonies in India from 1742-54. The town also has an alliance Françoise and the French institute.
Pondicherry is the right place to be for those in search of inner peace, harmony and spirituality. Pondicherry is the learning ground of Yoga and Spirituality and Vedic culture since ancient times.
Tourists Attraction in Pondicherry:Various places of attraction in Pondicherry include beaches, churches and temples, museums, parks and gardens, Yanam river cruise etc.