Places

Places to visit in Puducherry

Puducherry, with its capital at Puducherry, is known for french lanes by the sea. Here are well-known places to start with, and a tip for each.

  1. Promenade Beach

    A seafront promenade along Puducherry’s French Quarter.

    Walk it at dawn, before the traffic.

    Plan a trip to Promenade BeachDirections

  2. Matrimandir, Auroville

    A golden spherical meditation space at the heart of Auroville.

    Entry to the inner chamber needs a booking.

    Plan a trip to Matrimandir, AurovilleDirections

  3. Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    A spiritual community founded in 1926 in the French Quarter.

    Visitors are asked to stay quiet.

    Plan a trip to Sri Aurobindo AshramDirections

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