 If you want to taste French flavor in India, Pondicherry or Puducherry is the best option for you. It is derived its name from the Tamil vernacular, means ‘New land’ situated along the coastal area of Bay of Bengal. The territory includes four islands- Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Now a day it emerges as a land of Yoga. If you want to rejaunvate yourself from the blind race of survival, Yoga centers of the union Territory offers wide range of opportunities for you. Apart from medication and Yoga, it is the hub holidays destination in India. Some major attractions are described below.
Auroville- It is paradise for seekers of peace and tranquility, situated 10 km from the north of Pondicherry city. The citadel was constructed by the disciple of Sri Aurobindo in 1968. People from different communities, religion, nationalities, faiths and beliefs explore the place to find peace of mind.
Historical monuments- Pondicherry is the ideal place of Historians and archeologists where they can explore the beauty of French architectures such as Mansion of Ananda, Eglise de Sacre Coeur De Jesus, Anglo-French Textile mill etc.
Beaches of Pondicherry- the tranquil beaches of the territory attract thousand of tourist from all over the world. The major pristine beaches include as Serenity Beach, the Promenade Beach, Paradiso Beach, the Chunnamber beach and resort and the Auroville Beach etc. There are many beach resorts opened in the coastal areas where you can explore the exquisite beauty of the beaches.
Botanical Garden- It is one of those places in India where you can find several varieties of rare and exotic plants.
Despite of these attractions, it is the hub of spiritual tourism. In the union Territory, you can explore several medieval temples and churches such as 7th century cave temple at Mandagapattu, Gingee, Singavaram and the temple town of Chidambaram, Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Elise de Notre Dame de La Conception, the Elise de Notre Dame des Agnes, the Elise de Notre Dame de Lourdes and the Chapel of the Sisters of CUNY |
