Guidebook for Puducherry
Sightseeing
Auroville Botanical Gardens
The best botanical garden in Pondy area
Pondicherry University Beach
A really nice one
A few km away from town, nice place for boating and lovers of nature
13 habitants recommandent
Osudu Lake
A few km away from town, nice place for boating and lovers of nature
South of Pondicherry, about 20 min, and close to a boat house, a very touristic and nice spot.
46 habitants recommandent
Paradise Beach
Thiru Vi - Ka StreetSouth of Pondicherry, about 20 min, and close to a boat house, a very touristic and nice spot.
Goubert Market
Must see
Epicenter of Auroville with shops, restaurants, souvenirs and the matrimandir a few hundreds meters away
13 habitants recommandent
Visitor's Centre
Auroville RoadEpicenter of Auroville with shops, restaurants, souvenirs and the matrimandir a few hundreds meters away
Gandhi Thidal
Beach Road Located on the main promenade
Pondicherry Museum
Canteen StreetParc Bharathi
Ashram de Sri Aurobindo
No. 9 Marine StreetFrench War Memorial
Mahe de Labourdonnais StreetOne of the most popular beach in Pondy. You can also check on the catch of the day early morning if you want to buy fish on the spot.
8 habitants recommandent
Gulkand House, Serenity Beach
1 Serenity Beach RdOne of the most popular beach in Pondy. You can also check on the catch of the day early morning if you want to buy fish on the spot.
Everything Else
Aroma Gardens
A nice and on budget swimming pool
The Auroville Health Centre
Auroville RoadMedical centre
Quiet Healing Center
Auroville Main RoadOne of the best healing centre, best massages, alternative therapies
Food Scene
Frites Corner
Auroville RoadCheap and best snacks all day long
Excellent North Indian food, mid-range prices, in a cool garden
8 habitants recommandent
Roma's Kitchen
Excellent North Indian food, mid-range prices, in a cool garden
Good restaurant, nice swimming pool, cheap formula for both on working days
10 habitants recommandent
Hotel Mango Hill by Poppys
Old Auroville RdGood restaurant, nice swimming pool, cheap formula for both on working days
Tanto Pizzeria
Auroville RoadGood pizzas, food delivery possible
Sea food restaurant, mid-range prices, excellent planchas, open every day
10 habitants recommandent
Theevu Plage Beach Resort
Sea food restaurant, mid-range prices, excellent planchas, open every day
Farm Fresh
1 Auroville RoadOrganic products from Auroville and small café (opposite main bakery)
Arts & Culture
Kallialay Surf School
Serenity Beach RoadSurf courses every day, on demand, for kids and adults
Shopping
All types of French breads and viennoiseries (closed on Sunday)
30 habitants recommandent
Auroville Bakery
Auroville RoadAll types of French breads and viennoiseries (closed on Sunday)