A perfect getaway near to hyderabad I must say . Pondicherry is all about exploring the French and South indian cuisine , peace and love .. And yes its is one of the Best place to chill and relax.
How to Reach ??
You can directly reach pondicherry by flight but this can be a little expensive . The other way is to reach chennai airport and then take a cab which costs around 2500 from Chennai Airport to White town. For a budget trip you can also book a bus from chennai which costs around 500 to 800 rs per person Plus point of reaching chennai is you can have an amazing breakfast at Sarvana bhavan and you can also visit mahabalipuram on the way.
Where to Stay?
Stay is very cheap is pondicherry . I just booked a placed from OYO called Ravi Krishna which is in the city center who charged 1000 rs per night excluding breakfast which was a decent and clean place to stay. You can also find small homestays and guest house over there . Who needs a breakfast inclusive when there are a lot of good restaurants to explore.
List Places to explore
Paradise Beach
Promenade Beach
Light House
French Colony
Aurbindo Ashram
Maitree Mandir
White Town
Paradise Beach
Must visit restaurants/Cafe's in Pondicherry.
Cafe Xtasi
Bakers Street
Bread And Chocolate
Auroville Bakery
Le Chateau Suruguru
What to shop ??
If you are a person who loves baking then pondi is a place where you will get amazing baking utensils at a very cheaper price Pondicherry is also good in some handicraft items . You will find an expo next to promenade Beach which has amazing handicrafts at half the market price.
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