Kailash Beach Resort is situated in Poornankuppam Village in Pondicherry, at a distance of 10 kilometers from the center of the city, between river and sea, on 8 acres of land. Kailash Beach Resort in Pondicherry is located at a clean beach, surrounded by two neighboring villages of fishermen and fa... |
Hotel de L'Orient, which opened in January 2000 in an 18th-century French-style mansion, is a rare example of thoughtful, historical restoration in a country where lack of funds often necessitates shortcuts. It is actually INTACH-restored adn UNESCO awarded for its restoration of an 18th centur... |
The Lycée français de Pondichéry is one of the most important French high schools (Lycée Français) outside France and the second largest in Asia after that in Hong Kong. The Lycée Français de Pondichéry was established as the Collège Royal on 26 October 1826 by Eugène Panon, Comte Desbassa... |
Plage Paradiso, better known as Paradise Beach, is located at the mouth of the Chunnambar Backwaters. Chunnambar is situated 8 km from Pondicherry, along the Cuddalore Main Road. This tropical paradise is flanked by a quiet-flowing creek on one side. Plage Paradiso is a beautiful beach and its golde... |
The 1.5 km long promenade running along the beach is the pride of Pondicherry. Most of the landmarks are on the sea front : the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jeanne d’Arc, Dupleix, the elegant War memorial raised by the French, the heritage building “Mairie”, the 27 m tall old lighthouse, the cir... |
Ousteri Lake is a century-old artificial lake located 15 km from Pondicherry Town, on the Pondicherry - Viluppuram Road. A range of aquatic species is found here. This lake also serves as a bird sanctuary. Nalla Lake Village - to preserve in Ousteri Lake 60 acres of natural wetlands forest and crea... |
Because of its clear blue waters and temperate climate Puducherry or Pondicherry is known as the 'French Riviera of the East'. A former French colony, it has retained a distinct European flavour in its architecture, people and general attitude. A number of foreigners have made Puducherry t... |
Chunnambar Backwaters is the most popular destination for all tourists in Pondicherry.The rivers crossing Pondicherry forms scenic backwaters and a visit to this place is an amazing experience. The rivers ultimately meet the Bay of Bengal creating vast estuaries. This place is situated 8 km from Pon... |
Pondicherry is a Union Territory in India which was a former French colony and still retains its French culture. The Holy Rosary Church in Muthialpet in Pondicherry was constructed in the 1800s. Pondicherry has several Roman Catholic churches and praishes... |
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswarer Temple, commonly called the Villianur Temple is located in Pondicherry, India. It has a huge 15 meters tall temple chariot that is normally taken out on a procession during the Brahmotsavam, which is basically the annual festival of Pondicherry. The main shrine housin... |
Completely ruined after the departure of the British in 1816, Pondicherry was rebuilt by the first French governors, but it is only in the second half of the century that the most significant constructions were made on government’s and individuals’ initiative. On the seashore, a Phare (light hou... |
