Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Union Territory of Pondicherry, India. Dedicated to the god Ganesha, it is a popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Pondicherry. The temple is of considerable antiquity and predates French occupation of the territory. During the tenure of Dupleix, there were attempts to destroy the temple but the temple was finally spared owing to strong protests from the Hindu population and the threat of British and Maratha invasion of the territory.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Pondicherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910. On 24 November 1926, after a major spiritual realization, Sri Aurobindo withdrew from public view in order to continue his spiritual work. At this time he handed over the full responsibility for the inner and outer lives of the sadhaks (spiritual aspirants) and the ashram to his spiritual collaborator, “the Mother”, earlier known as Mirra Alfassa.

Promenade Beach

Promenade Beach (Pondicherry Beach) is the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Pondicherry, India, along the Bay of Bengal. It is a 1.2-kilometre-long stretch in Pondicherry, starts from War Memorial and end at Dupleix Park on the Goubert Ave.

Aoroville

If you have only a few hours and want to just hop in and out, go directly to the Visitors' Centre, known to all cabs and rickshaws in the Pondicherry and Kalapet area. The VC offers you detailed exhibitions and video viewings on the city's aims and activities, a special section on Matrimandir, and an information centre well-stocked with numerous brochures and handouts on Auroville's educational and cultural activities.

Aayi Mandapam and Bharati Park

The park facing the governor's bungalow reflects the French influence. Once called as 'place du pantheon' now turned as Aayi mandapam- the emblem of the Pondicherry Government. The park surrounded by Aayi mandapam has been restructured by preserving its heritage.

Pondichery Museum

The museum brings back memories of the glorious past of Pondicherry , from the days of the Greco-Roman era down to the present days, providing glimpses of the art and culture of the people of this region during the pallava, chola and vijayanagar days. Artifacts from the excavations at Arikamedu are preserved here.

Paradise Beach

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach is 7 km past Pondicherry, along the Cuddalore Main Road. Located at a point where the Chunnambar River backwaters meet the Bay of Bengal, it has something for everyone. If you're the kind who likes splashing around in the waves, the sea here is not very rough. Not so deep, it's safe for children as well.

Chunnambar Noat House

Facilities for boating are available at the Boat House on the River Chunnambar, 8kms from Pondicherry. The backwater and the lush greenery on both sides of chunnambar provide an ideal setting for boating.