11 Reasons To Visit Puducherry And Gift Yourself A Chill Vacay
Puducherry, still known as Pondicherry by many, is a quiet town on the southern coast of India.
Emerging from colonisation by the French, the place is extremely rich in culture. While you see the undeniable connection in the French architecture, you also feel a certain spiritual calm thanks to Auroville as well as yoga workshops.
The beach air enjoyed while sipping on drinks available at the beautiful cafes makes sure you have the most relaxing vacation. However, there are enough activities, including water sports, for the adrenaline rush you look for during a vacation.
Here are 11 reasons to visit Puducherry and gift yourself a chill vacay:
1. Sunset at Promenade beach
Puducherry is known for its beaches and one has to witness the sunset when there. Promenade beach is lined with beautiful cafes and restaurants where you can sit with your cooling drinks and just stare at the sun going down.
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2. Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is almost on everyone’s bucket list and when in Puducherry, you have the chance to strike it off.
Being the only diving spot on the eastern coast of India, Puducherry is characterised by beautiful coral reefs and marine life. Currently, you get training as well as certificates in scuba diving. We say you go for this one for the experience of a lifetime.
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3. Cycling tour
Puducherry makes for one of the best places for cycling given there is less traffic and it is a beautiful city.
Hence, make sure you rent out a bicycle and go around town on it. The whole vibe of the experience is so vintage that you will feel like you’ve travelled back in time.
4. Shopping
Puducherry is famous for textile, leather goods as well as hand-made paper. Available at various small markets, make sure you go out to pick up these souvenirs for your loved ones as well as yourself.
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5. Auroville
For a spiritual experience, visit Auroville where you’ll find people from all across the world living in absolute harmony. The beautiful golden sphere is a spot which attracts a lot of tourists but one can also visit the Auroville beach nearby which is a serene beach with white sands.
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6. Karaikal Beach
If you're looking at some adventure in the beach, then Karaikal Beach offers some extremely interesting sports like kayaking, canoeing and even backwater sailing!
7. Yoga
Puducherry is a place known for spirituality and yoga is one of the best ways to attain it. Hence, make sure you enroll yourself for a class or workshop to learn the art of yoga and this is the sort of knowledge you can actually carry back home.
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8. Chunnambar boat house
You heard it! You can actually go for a boat house experience and have a super relaxing time while enjoying the breeze. This definitely should be a part of your itinerary if you’re looking for quiet moments and unforgettable memories.
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9. Heritage walk
Puducherry has an extremely rich culture and you will find that each turn will bring you to a location with historical importance to it. Make sure you sign up for a heritage walk when you’re in Puducherry as a way to know it better. The best part is that you can either walk it or go around on your bicycle!
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10. Churches
If you go to Pondicherry and don’t visit a church, your visit will definitely be incomplete. The churches have a distinct French architecture and the grandiose aesthetic is beautifully calming.
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11. Bird watching at Ousteri lake
Ousteri Lake is man-made and is considered to be one of the most serene spots in Puducherry. Moreover, it is extremely rich when it comes to biodiversity and if you happen to be someone who loves being close to nature, then this is the spot for you given that you can spot migratory as well as residential birds.
