What to do in Puducherry

Activities, attractions and tours
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Puducherry Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Puducherry has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Puducherry is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Puducherry to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Puducherry Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Puducherry.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Puducherry attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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White Town

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

White Town
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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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Heritage Town

Visitors to Heritage Town enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kanniga Parameswari Temple is worth a stop.

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Balamurugan Nagar

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

Balamurugan Nagar
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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 Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens.

Bharathidasan Nagar
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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 Ousteri Lake and Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Mothilal Nagar

Day trip destinations from Puducherry