What to do in Puducherry

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

CA $178
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
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Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)

CA $191
per traveller
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit

CA $224
per adult
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry Day Tour with Auroville Visit
Tracing Rome in Pondicherry: A Walk Through Arikamedu

Tracing Rome in Pondicherry: A Walk Through Arikamedu

CA $40
per adult
Tracing Rome in Pondicherry: A Walk Through Arikamedu
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai

CA $301
per adult
Best of Pondicherry and Auroville Private Day Tour from Chennai
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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 Puducherry? 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.
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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 Botanical Gardens and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Balamurugan Nagar

While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus are some notable places to visit nearby.

 

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Day trip destinations from Puducherry

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Puducherry

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