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Pondicherry , is a serene territory where the picturesque locales along with the presence of Sri Aurobindo Ashram has made it a favorite tourist destination . This is a Union Territory in India located at a distance of 160km from Chennai on the Coromandel Coast. :
Pondicherry Tours are refreshing and rejuvenating experience as you will get here miles of sun kissed beaches, French colonial history evident in the town planning as well as you also get to taste the delectable French Cuisine in the restaurants here.
The major towns in Pondicherry are
• Karaikal on the eastern coast
• Mahe which is situated on the Malabar Coast
• And Yanam
It is believed that the sage Agasthya founded Pondicherry and this land has also seen many battles fought between the British and French. French had set up the colony here, and Pondicherry was the capital of French India before gaining independence. Here you will find a strong influence of Tamil culture.
Tours To Pondicherry includes
Beach Holidays - Pondicherry has 1.5 km long sun drenched golden sandy beach. You can indulge in lots of beach activities here.
Boat House - Go on a boat cruise on River Chunnambar , backwaters and dense vegetation on either side of the river, stirs your senses
Sri Aurobindo Ashram where you can embark on spiritual realization. Visit the samadhis of Sri Aurobino and his chief disciple the mother, witness the activities of 1500 members who stay here and practice sadhana. In fact some of the tourist visit Pondicherry only for visiting this Ashram.
Pondicherry Museum where you can see Pallave sculptures among other artifacts.
Sacred Heart Church located on South Boulevard this pristine white and brown church captures everyone's attention. Then there are Bharathi and Bharathidasan Memorial Museum which has been transformed from the houses of the two great Tamil Poets .
Pondicherry Tours remain incomplete
without a visit to Auroville , the
City of Dawn , a true
example of unity in diversity.
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