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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.
Hotels in Pondicherry (Locality Wise)
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Hotels in Pondicherry (ThemeWise)
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FabHotel Lailas County
Very good breakfast with a large spread. Great food in the restaurants.
FabHotel Lailas County
Facilities and the friendliness of staff to accommodate the needs of the clients
FabHotel Lailas County
Friendly staff, lovely clean room, excellent location, highly recommeded
FabHotel Lailas County
Friendly staff from front desk to housekeeping , attentive and polite
FabHotel Lailas County
Room was very grand , location , very helpfull staff at reception. Very well located
FabHotel Lailas County
The room is very spacious and maintained, The location is prime and easy to reach.
FabHotel Lailas County
breakfast has a lot of variant the room is big the bed is big also overall we love to stay over there.
FabHotel Lailas County
LOVELY hotel, very friendly staff who go out of their way to help you.. Very clean, and easy journey from the airport. Thank you!!
FabHotel Lailas County
breakfast and dinner from in room dining ; cordial staff, good service & good food
FabHotel Lailas County
Worst place... full of cockroches & room is stinking... no maintainance broken bathroom yuk to stay..
FAQs: About Hotel booking in Pondicherry
Q. What are the best places to experience the nightlife of Pondicherry?
Pondicherry is a great place to experience a buzzing nightlife. Heritage Town have some of the best bars and pubs in their proximity, such as Ozone Bar and Dragon Lounge. White Town also has plenty of nightlife joints like L’Aqua, Bay of Buddha, Le Club, Le Space, Poudou Poudou, DeBussy and The Lighthouse. Pub Zipper, Tantra, Kofi Bar, Asian House, Rendezvous, Just White, Seagulls and Toxic are other popular bars and pubs in Pondicherry where you can eat, drink and make merry.
Q. What is a must-try in Pondicherry for foodies?
Dining in the city is an experience to remember owing to the loads of French-inspired restaurants in Pondicherry. It one of the best places in the country for authentic Continental fare like baked potato, lamb patties and grilled chicken as many of the dining venues here are owned and run by Europeans.
Q. Suggest some good budget properties in Pondicherry.
FabHotel B Coral and FabHotel Esparan Heritage in Heritage Town are a couple of good options in budget hotels. FabHotel Thaneegai Residency in Muthialpet, FabHotel Radha Residency and FabExpress Auro in Anna Salai also make ideal accommodation choices for those looking for pocket-friendly hotels in Pondicherry.
Q. Which are the popular events and festivals in Pondicherry?
Many festivals are celebrated with immense splendour in Pondicherry including Pongal, Mahashivaratri, Masi Magam, Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, Bastille Day, Tamil New Year and Akshaya Tritiya. It also hosts numerous religious and cultural events, such as Villianur Temple Car Festival, International Yoga Festival, Fete De Pondicherry and French Food Festival that are definitely worth attending.
Q. Which are the popular events and festivals in Pondicherry?
Many festivals are celebrated with immense splendour in Pondicherry including Pongal, Mahashivaratri, Masi Magam, Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, Bastille Day, Tamil New Year and Akshaya Tritiya. It also hosts numerous religious and cultural events, such as Villianur Temple Car Festival, International Yoga Festival, Fete De Pondicherry and French Food Festival that are definitely worth attending.
Q. What are the best places to see in Pondicherry?
When in Pondicherry, make it a point to explore the Promenade Beach, The French Quarter, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Goubert Market, French War Memorial and Old Lighthouse.
Q. Do you have any mobile app for hotel booking in Pondicherry?
Q. When is the best time to visit Pondicherry?
The best time to visit Pondicherry is the winter season owing to pleasant temperatures and sunny mornings. You should avoid summers, which can be quite hot, and monsoons when it rains heavily.
