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Puducherry / India's French Connection

MeowScore 😻91/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

November

Festivity and perfect weather for sightseeing.

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january

Mild weather perfect for exploring French colonial architecture and beaches

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february

Romantic Valentine's Day getaway with charming streets and serene beaches

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march

Celebrate French heritage and culture during Francophone Festival

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april

Witness a stunning display of blooming flowers at the annual Botanical Garden Flower Show

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may

Moderate climate ideal for indulging in watersports and beach activities

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june

Experience the vibrant Puducherry Yoga Festival with renowned international yogis

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july

Enjoy the unique monsoon season of Puducherry, with lush greenery and pleasant weather

🎂
august

Take part in the grand celebrations of Sri Aurobindo’s birth anniversary

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september

Relax amidst tranquil winds and clear blue skies, with less tourists

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october

Attend the popular Puducherry Food Festival and relish delicious French-Indian fusion cuisine

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november

Visit during the festive Diwali season and witness the city come alive with lights and colors

🎄
december

Experience a white Christmas in the sunshine with sea, sand, and sports

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Puducherry offers a decent economical and shopping experience for visiting cats. Prices vary depending on the location. Be prepared to bargain!

Try shopping at the street markets and bargaining for the best price. Avoid the tourist traps for cheaper deals.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Beaches, colonial architecture

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Beaches, colonial architecture

Short getaway from nearby cities like Chennai and Bangalore.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Puducherry

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture in Puducherry

Cash is preferred. Splitting the bill not common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Average speed, can be slow at times

great Availability

Widely available

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Cat paradise: a seaside town with warm weather, colorful buildings and lazy vibes. Perfect spot for a cat nap.

Fancy felines will enjoy the blend of French and Tamil cultures, while foodie cats can savor the freshly caught seafood.

Things to do

The mainstream

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French Quarter
🌍
Auroville
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Promenade Beach
🧘‍♀️
Sri Aurobindo Ashram

The mainstream

🎨
French Quarter

A charming neighborhood with colonial-era buildings, boutiques, art galleries and cafes. The perfect place to take a leisurely stroll.

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🌍
Auroville

An experimental township founded in 1968, that aims to be a universal town where people from all over the world can live in harmony.

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🙏
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A stunning neo-gothic church built in 1908. Its stained glass windows and ornate marble altar make for a mesmerizing experience.

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Promenade Beach

A 1.5 km long beachfront, lined with palm trees, cafes and street vendors. Perfect for a sunset stroll or a morning jog.

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🧘‍♀️
Sri Aurobindo Ashram

A spiritual community founded in 1926, it offers lessons in yoga and meditation, and has a bookstore with writings by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.

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Off the beaten path

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Botanical Garden
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Pondicherry Museum
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Auroville Bakery
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Seaside Promenade
🌊
Tsunami House

Off the beaten path

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Botanical Garden

A serene garden with lush greenery and exotic plants. The perfect spot for a lazy afternoon nap under the shade of a tree.

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🏛️
Pondicherry Museum

A small but informative museum showcasing French colonial history. Look out for the ancient Roman pottery and the rare Chola bronze sculptures.

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🍞
Auroville Bakery

A quaint bakery in Auroville, famous for its freshly baked bread and pastries. A must-visit for any cat with a sweet tooth!

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🐾
Seaside Promenade

A long and picturesque promenade, perfect for a sunset stroll. Look out for the cat sculptures and the colorful boats along the shore.

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🌊
Tsunami House

A unique Tsunami resilient house designed by a local architect. The house is built such that water flows beneath it during floods.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

French Quarter Architecture

Puducherry was a French colony, and its architecture still reflects that with mustard-yellow buildings and cobblestone streets. Don't miss strolling through the old town!

Aurobindo Ashram

Founded by Sri Aurobindo, this spiritual community in the heart of Puducherry is worth a visit. Remember to maintain silence within the ashram!

Paradise Beach

Take a ferry ride and spend a day lounging at this pristine white sand beach. Don't forget to pack a picnic lunch and sunscreen!

Matrimandir

This golden orb in the middle of Auroville serves as a spiritual center for meditation. Book well in advance to visit the inside of the Matrimandir.

Bharathi Park

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city by strolling through Bharathi Park. Don't miss the statue of Mahatma Gandhi!

Useful external sites

www.py.gov.in/tourism

Puducherry Tourism↗

Official tourism website of Puducherry Government

www.lonelyplanet.com/india/tamil-nadu-and-chennai/puducherry

Lonely Planet - Puducherry↗

Puducherry travel guide by Lonely Planet

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g659792-Pondicherry_Union_Territory_of_Pondicherry-Vacations.html

Tripadvisor - Puducherry↗

Travelers' reviews and recommendations for Puducherry

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