SS Brothers Travels: Pondicherry (Puducherry)

Hey travelers,

We will get excitement by hearing the name "Pondicherry (Puducherry)". Its one of 7 Union Territories in India, ~160 km from Chennai. Even though there is a airport in Pondicherry, most of travelers prefer landing in Chennai airport and going by car (via East Cost Road - ECR) to Pondicherry. This is because you can also see Mahabalipuram on the way. Mahabilipuram is announced as a world heritage site by UNESCO, and it very well know for its stone statues.

Back side view of shore temple in Mahabilipuram

Buddha statue at Mahabilipuram

The other attraction on the way to Pondicherry via ECR is Tigher cave, Kalpakkam, Theme park, etc.

Figures & Facts - Pondicherry:

Distance from Chennai	~150 km
Time for travel	By car ~ 3 hours
Best time to visit	October till February (Winter)
Best known for	French style buildings Beaches Manakula Vinayagar Temple Aurobindo Ashram Matrimandir at Auroville Low cost liquors (among domestic travelers)
Food	South Indian style Best known for non-veg (specially fish)
Nearby places	Cuddalore Chidabaram Neyveli
Shopping	Famous for handlooms, handicrafts, French foods
Political Condition	Stable

To experience Pondicherry we have to spend at least 3 days. The hotels and resort are available in all ranges, average starting price of hotels is Rs. 500 per day. Pondicherry best known for its beaches, so booking a beach resort may give you great experience, there are reports only for foreign travelers.

Peoples are so friendly as Tamil Nadu, all places are well connected by roads. Every corner we can find a fast foods centers and liquors shops. Nehru Street is famous for road side shops, you can find low cost items there. It has the branches of almost all banks.

Some clicks of Pondicherry: