Pondicherry, a Union Territory of India is situated 150 KM south of Chennai, is the best, easiest and cheapest escape from Chennai city life over a weekend. In my last four years of stay in Chennai, I have visited Pondi (as we call it) 7-8 times and each time the experience was different. Pondi has something to offer to everyone. You can visit Pondi for:
- Spirituality - Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville
- French Architecture - The French colony has building from the time when France was ruling Pondi, some of these buildings have also been converted into Heritage Hotels
- Food - Some of the restaurants in Pondi like Du Parc, La Club etc. serve mouth watering continental food
- Liquor – Pondi, being a Union Territory, offers inexpensive and wide range of liquor. It has lots of liquor showrooms
- Beaches - Pondi is blessed with different kinds of beaches, there is a rocky beach just next to French Colony, some “yet to be explored” beaches on the way to Pondi (East Coast Road) and an islandbeach- known as paradise beach (you need to take a boat and reach the beach via back waters of Pondi... this is a different experience, some bit of water sports like motor boats and water bikes are available here)
- Churches – Sacred Heart, Notre Dame des Anges Church are century old churches in Pondi with excellent French Architecture
And so on. So if you are in Chennai or anywhere don’t forget to plan a trip to Pondi, it won’t matter whether you are with your friends, family or love... Pondi will be always relaxing...
PS: Couldn't think of a single photo that will define Pondi thus will soon post a Pondi Photo Blog
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