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former French colony in the 18th century, Pondicherry
is a quaint little coastal town along the Coromandel
Coast of Tamil Nadu, South India. The French colonies
of Karakal (also in Tamil Nadu), Mahe (Kerala) and Yanam
(Andhra Pradesh) together form the Union Territory of
Pondicherry. The charming French-Indian culture of Pondicherry
makes it a unique experience for the travelers.
Surrendered by the French some fifty years ago, 'Pondy'
still bears the sign of French occupation in its street
names that are often called 'rue' (French for street),
the lavish French consulate and the town hall
(Hotel de ville). The local police are dressed in uniforms
quite distinct from the usual uniforms the Indian government
officials wear - red kepis or caps and belts.
Over the years, after Pondicherry's independence from
French control, the union territory of Pondicherry has
slowly adapted to the strong influences of Tamil Nadu's
rich cultural heritage. Stunning French architectural
heritage has been well utilized as hotels and resorts.
Apart from the cheap booze, great restaurants and French
names, people travel to Pondicherry to visit the Aurobindo
Ashram.
Places to visit on your travel to Pondicherry:
Sri Aurobindo Ashram -
Established in 1926 to promote spiritual teachings on
yoga and modern science, the late Sri Aurobindo and
a French lady named The Mother are responsible for the
many cultural and educational activities carried out
in Pondicherry. People from all over the world, whether
followers or tourists, come to the ashram to partake
of the teachings in order to enrich their lives.
Beaches - A 1.5km stretch
of white sand beach offers the perfect venue to relax,
swim, sunbathe, go for a long walk or just gawk at the
stars shooting for a Bollywood film in city that is
increasingly becoming popular for its scenic beauty
and cheap pricing.
Boathouse - Experience thoughtful solitude as
you meander through the backwaters of the Chunnambar
River on a boat tour. While not in the same league as
the Kerala backwaters, it is a welcome diversion from
the beaches and mainland activities.
Explore the region, once a French colony, and now a
place for progressive settlements as in Auroville
on the specialized tour bookings, and travel packages
offered by SouthIndiaTravelTourism.com for travel to
Pondicherry.
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