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Puducherry formerly known as Pondicherry is a union territory of India. The
union territory consists of four small unconnected districts: Puducherry, Karaikal and
Yanam on the Bay of Bengal, and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Puducherry and Karaikal
are the largest area and both are enclaves of Tamil Nadu, Yanam and Mahe both are
enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively, that’s why there are three official
language Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. The union territory was French India due to
possession of French East India Company in the 17th century.

It is a most crowded area for Indian and international tourists. It is the one of the most
busy tourist hub. The French affect in culture still alive, the town is divided in two
sections French quarter and Indian quarter. The French quarter is known as white town
, many streets retains French names, and villas in French style architecture, buildings
are typically in colonial style with long compound and stately walls. The Indian quarter
houses are consist with veranda, large doors and grilles.
This place is for everyone. It has worship places such as temples, churches, mosques, for
adventure lovers and honeymoon couples beaches, museum, parks, etc.
First move towards Auroville, it is a universal town where men and women of all
countries are able to live in peace with progressive harmony above all creeds, all politics
and all nationalities. There are people comes from across the world, they live together in
harmony, you can also stay there and learn many things from them. After the Auroville,
you can move to Sri Aurobindo ashram there you can find spiritual books.
After these places, let’s take a look of monuments and statues, Mahatma Gandhi statue,
Joseph Francois Dupleix was left Puducherry in 1754, his statue is located at Puducherry
beach, previously it was located on Goubert Avenue at the end of the Promenade Beach.

The French War Memorial is situated in the white town. It was built in the 1971 to
commemorate the martyrs of the First World War.
Aayi Mandapam (Park Monument) is a white monument built during the time of
Napoleon III, Emperor of the France. It is situated in the center of Bharathi Park. The
monument commemorates the provision of water to the French city during his reign.
It was named after a lady courtesan called Ayi. She destroyed her own house to erect a
water reservoir to supply water for the city.
The museums are keeping so many things from the Pallav and Chola dynasties such
as sculptures of bronze, there are lots of belongings in other museums like
Bharthidasan Museum, Ananda Ranga Pillai , Subramanyam Bharthi. You
will find their poetries, some belongings from the French.
There are parks are also enjoyable, children can have fun on the rides at Botanical
Garden, Bharati park, science park , there you can explore your mind to new
things.

Bharati park
Botanical Garden

Chuunambar or Paradise Beach is 7 km past Pondicherry, along the Cuddalore
Main Road. Located at a point where the Chunnambar River backwaters meet the
Bay of Bengal, it has something for everyone. If you’re the kind who likes splashing
around in the waves, the sea here is not very rough. Not so deep, it’s safe for children
as well. Pedal boats are available here, you can sit on sea shore, enjoy your evening
with peace. If you love to do surfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, and scuba diving then
you can go to Kallialay Surf School; there you can go to all of these under the
supervision of trainers. This trip is going to be the most adventurous trip of your life.
This place is for everyone, children, youngsters, and elders, your heartbeat will go so
high, but you are going to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
After visiting to Puducherry’s tourist places you must be hungry now, you will
love the fusion in cuisine, French and Indian dishes. You will find all the French and
Indian flavours. French Pastries, Croissant, Crêpes (Sweet or Savoury), Ratatouille,
Sole Meunière, You can try a lot of at French bakeries there you find a wide variety of
food.