Pondicherry, The French Capital of India– Divas Sojourn
Pondicherry is referred to as the French capital of India due to its historical connection to the French colony. You can experience French culture, colonial heritage, and French cafes. You can see the lanes with small yellow houses and cafes, which is why it was named the Yellow City.
The older part of the city is like an alternative world of French, while the rest of the part is a complete contrast and is similar to other south Indian cities. The city is a blend of Indian and French culture and gives you an ideal place to relax. Laze around on the beaches, or have a cup of coffee at the cute cafes around, a perfect place to unwind.
Pondicherry is also ranked as one of the best destinations for solo female travelers.
You can do a lot of things in this small city, but these 5 places are a must-visit.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a 90 years old ashram in Pondicherry and is a must place to go. The spiritual house is very peaceful and serene. More than 2000 people visit this place daily to pray and meditate. There are no charges, and anyone who wishes to meditate or sit quietly can come here.
Promenade Beach
Promenade Beach, also known as rock beach, is a pride of Pondicherry. It stretches approx. 1.5 km. The shoreline of this beach is full of rocks which makes it a perfect place to relax and sit either alone or with someone else. And admire its beauty of it. The weekends are a little crowded as it is one of the most visited beaches by locals.
Auroville
The city of Dawn is one of the amazing places to visit in Pondicherry. It is approx. 2-3 hours’ drive to this township. Thousands of people come here for spiritual upliftment and bliss. You should take a guided tour to get the most unique experiences. Some of the interesting spots covered in this tour include Sanjeev Nagar Village, interaction with a musical unit, a tour of local artisan places, bamboo toys and jewellery shops, and matrimandir among others.
The white town is also known as the French quarter as long back French colonists used to stay and socialize here. This is why the entire area gives a feeling of French culture. The town has yellow buildings, cobbled streets, old-fashioned lamp post, and small cafes that gives you a European feel.
The area is pretty charming and vibrant. The restaurant here now serves both South Indian and French food. Wander around white town for its unique blend of French-south Indian culture.
China Market
No trip is complete without shopping. Strolling in the China market is both an exciting and exhausting experience. You can get everything here from clothes to souvenirs.
PS: Do not forget to bargain here.
There are many more things and experiences that you can try in Pondicherry, like Birdwatching at Ousteri lake, taking guided city tours on bicycles, and visiting beaches like Paradise beach for water activities, Serenity beach for surfing, Mahe beach for sunset and rising views.
You can also visit many beautiful churches and museums if you like history and archaeology.
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