What to do in Puducherry

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

CA $213
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

CA $181
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry

Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry

CA $18
per adult
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

CA $227
per adult
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

CA $305
per adult
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
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Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

Auroville: Nature Trail Forest Cycling Adventure

Activity duration is 3 hours
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $22 per adult*
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1-Hour Traditional Kolam Art class using Coloured Flour with Guide

1-Hour Traditional Kolam Art class using Coloured Flour with Guide

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $18 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry

Activity duration is 1 hour
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Price is CA $14 per adult
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What to do in Puducherry

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Pondicherry Promenade Beach

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to Pondicherry Beach? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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Where to stay in Puducherry

Find the best Puducherry areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Puducherry
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Pondicherry Beach

Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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White Town

White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.

Heritage Town

Heritage Town is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Lighthouse if you have time to explore the area.
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Mothilal Nagar

While there might not be top attractions in Mothilal Nagar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
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Bharathidasan Nagar

Though Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus.

 

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Day trip destinations from Puducherry

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Puducherry

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Auroville