“Any time any day you can go there for your meditation. On your birthday you can have meditation in the room of Sri Aurobindo.”

“The beautiful Pondicherry beach - you should not miss a sunrise at rock beach before leaving Pondy.”

“ Sit in this park by yourself or with your companion. Catch a game of badminton in the center or watch other play... Hear the birds chirp and leaves fall... ”

“Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is said to have been established almost 5 centuries ago. Situated behind the Raj Niwas, the sanctum is enshrined with a grand idol of Vinayaka called Vellakkaran Pillai. The temple attracts a large number of devotees especially on the 18th day of Brahmotsavam festival. Vinayaka Chaturthi is another major festival here celebrated with great zest and fervor. However, the temple is not without a legend. According to the myth, a Frenchman with several frantic attempts tried to remove the Ganesha idol from the temple. But each time the idol was removes, it reappeared on its own. Persuaded with the power of the idol, the Frenchman converted as an ardent devotee of the lord. The timings of the temple are Morning: 5:45 AM to 12:30 PM and Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM.”

“Casablanca is a stylish multi-brand stores that offers apparels, cosmetics, accessories, bags, mugs etc... but my personal favorite are the beach flipflops.”

“Known as the French Colony of Pondicherry, White Town is a residential area in town which boasts of an interwoven culture of the Tamils and the primal French families. Flaunting cobblestone streets and mustard yellow houses, the colony retains the old world charm, daintiness and also the architecture of ancient French Quarters. Most of these have been converted into heritage hotels, restaurants, quirky cafes and art galleries. The buildings are mostly painted in pale yellow colour or shades of it and the well paved clean pathways are lined with shady trees. Known to be the former headquarters of the French, White Town is borrows a lot from the foreign culture, which is also the highlight of the place. In addition to that, it is known for its elegant but expensive market which mostly comprises of boutiques, high-end brands and personalized goods’ stores. Most of these stores are still run by French nationalists. Besides, you can also find home decor and antique furniture shops here. ”

“Good place to go out for drinks and sometimes to shake a leg or two. They have parties on the weekends.”

“Restaurant and Clothing Boutique, great casual atmosphere, try the Quesadillas and Enchiladas, also anything from the Tandoor. While waitig for dinner pop into the disidis clothing boutique.”

“South indian delight! Best Dosa & sambar vada in town. You can have breakfast, lunch, snack time or dinner in this restaurant.”

“Scenic view over the Bay of Bengal;sunrise and sunset allure the tourists all along the promenade ;jogging on a traffic free zone for a healthier environment. Numerous restaurants with sea view attract the toutrist day and night.”