The coastal town of Pondicherry is a former Portugal colony. This is what makes Pondicherry different from the rest of the country. Surrounded by four states, Pondicherry is today a Union territory. Pondicherry or Puducheri means 'the new settlement' in the local language. What excites tourists in Pondicherry is its still dominant aura of French culture and Aurobindo Ashram.

Area: 19.54 sq km

Population: 220,749 (approx.)

Places to see:

Going beyond the attractive envoirn of Pondicherry, there are many interesting sites for tourists. The Sri Aurobindo Ashram, where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for the most parts of their lives; The Pondicherry Museum hub of the most exquisite collections on architecture and sculpture; Pondicherry beach located alongside historical monuments. The other interesting sites include the Bharti and Bharthidasan Memorial museums and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

How to reach:

• By Air: Nearest airport from Pondicherry is Chennai situated at the distance of 162 km.
• By Rail: Pondicherry is connected through a meter gauge railway line with Villupuram.
• By Road: Pondicherry is well connected to most of the major towns of southern India by road.

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