Built in the centre of the beautiful Bharati Park, Park Monument (Aayi Mandapam) is one of the most iconic structures of Pondicherry. Named after a famous female courtesan named 'Aayi', this monument was built during the period of Napoleon III in the 16th century.

          Vibrant Hindu temple known for its elephant blessings, ornately carved stone walls & golden chariot.

        The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a well known and wealthy ashram in India, with devotees from India and all over the world flocking to it for spiritual salvation.

The Botanical garden was created 1826 and was then called "The Colonial Park" is located south of the New Bus Stand.

The Government Park or Bharati Park is in the green centre of the French Town and its lush trees provide ample relieve from the scorching sun on a hot summer day.

If you want to spend some peaceful time you can go to the beaches and get yourself tanned with a pleasant sun. Pondicherry beaches are ideal for sunbathing, swimming or simply strolling on the golden sands.

Auroville was inaugurated on 28th Feb. 1968 with representation from 124 countries. Auroville was envisioned as a Universal Town, where people from different nationalities, faiths and beliefs, can live in peace and harmony.

Facilities for boating are available at the Boat House on the River Chunnambar, 8 km from Pondicherry. You can enjoy a ride on Chunnambar Boat House that will take you down the history lane and let you capture all your lifetime memories.

Arikamedu has a long history dating back to 2nd century B.C. It was used as a port for trade with the Romans and Greco-Romans. Wine, garum sauce and olive oil, were imported and the exports must have included textile, beads, semiprecious gems, glass and shell bangles.

Ousteri Lake is one of the biggest lake and major supplier of drinking water in those days. Now it is opened for the tourists for boat ride and to watch the birds.

puducherry is the favorite stomping ground of the passionate shopper. It's an octroi - free destination for everything from cars to consumer goods. In addition, there is an enticingly low incidence of sales tax.

The puducherry Museum is located in the former Law Building on Saint Louis street and is open on all days except mondays and national holidays between 1000-1700 hrs.