Hotels in Pondicherry: City Overview 

Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, is a beautiful coastal city located in Southern India. The French, British, Portuguese, and Dutch traders who have left behind their food, culture, and architecture here have made the history of Pondicherry rich. Choose to stay in one of the many comfortable hotels in Pondicherry and enjoy this seaside destination. 

Best Time To Reach 

Being a seaside location, Pondicherry is hot and humid during the summer. If you want to get the best out of this amazing city, book one of the top Pondicherry hotels between October and March. Winter temperatures in Pondicherry do not go below 17 degrees Celsius and hence you can enjoy your stay here and be outdoors all day long. April and June are very hot while July to September sees moderate to heavy rains. 

Major Attractions 

Here are some of the Places to visit in Pondicherry you should not miss.

1. Pondicherry Lighthouse (1.2 km)
2. Botanical Garden (3 km)
3. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple (3.2 km)
4. Raj Nivas (3.4 km)
5. Puducherry Museum (3.4 km)
6. The Sacred Heart Basilica (3.6 km)
7. Aurobindo Ashram (3.8 km)
8. Promenade Beach (4.5 km)
9. Serenity Beach and Sunrise Point (5.7 km)
10. Auroville Beach (7.3 km)
11. Auroville (10 km)
12. Paradise Beach (12 km)

Most of the family and couple friendly hotels in Pondicherry are located close to these tourist destinations, making it easy for travellers to enjoy the city. 

Shopping Places 

Pondicherry is a city that brings to you varied cultures and skills all in one place. You can enjoy buying traditional silk sarees, all kinds of fabrics and ready-to-wear clothes, and handmade jewellery here. Pondicherry is also famous for its handcrafted wooden antiques and home décor. Make sure to check out the local bazaars near the hotels in Pondicherry you decide to stay in. These bazaars are all lit up in the evening and are wonderful places to spend time in.
Here are some of the popular shopping destinations in Pondicherry.

1. Goubert Market (2.8 km)
2. Mahatma Gandhi Road (3 km)
3. Nehru Street (3.4 km)
4. Romain Rolland Street (4.1 km)
5. Serenity Beach Bazaar (5 km)

How to Reach 

Pondicherry is a prominent city and is well connected to all other major hubs in the country. Read also a blog about how to reach Pondicherry 

Air: 

Pondicherry has a small domestic airport (PNY) that has flights coming in from Bangalore and Hyderabad on most days. The Chennai International Airport is also quite close by (135 km) and taxis are available from here to Pondicherry any time of the day.

Rail: 

The Puducherry Railway Station (PDY) has daily train services to Chennai and Villupuram. You can get connecting trains from different parts of the country to Pondicherry via Chennai or Villupuram. 

Road: 

The National Highway 32, the Grand Southern Trunk Road (GST), and the East Coast Road (ECR) are all express highways that connect Pondicherry with different parts of the country. Road travel is easy and hassle-free. 

Travellers will easily find different high-end and low budget hotels in Pondicherry depending on their budget. Visit the city to fall in love with its charm.

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