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Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri N. Rangasamy
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri N. Rangasamy
Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri K. Kailashnathan
Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri K. Kailashnathan
Hon’ble Minister Shri Malladi Krishna Rao
Hon’ble Minister Shri Malladi Krishna Rao
Chief Secretary Dr. Sharat Chauhan, I.A.S.
Chief Secretary Dr. Sharat Chauhan, I.A.S.
Secretary Dr. D. Manikandan, I.A.S.
Secretary Dr. D. Manikandan, I.A.S.
Puducherry - A Little France by the Sea
Puducherry - More Than a Destination
Auroville - A Brighter Way of Living
TemplesAncient Shrines & Divinity
BeachSun, Sand & Serenity
HeritageHistory & Architecture
EventsFestivals & Celebrations

Top Attractions - Puducherry

Iconic colonial promenades, pastel French villas, spiritual sanctuaries & serene beaches

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Promenade Beach
beaches
Goubert AvenuePromenade Beach
French Quarter
heritage
White Town (French Quarter)French Quarter
Auroville
spiritual
AurovilleAuroville
Paradise Beach
beaches
ChunnambarParadise Beach
Aurobindo Ashram
spiritual
Rue de la MarineAurobindo Ashram
Serenity Beach
beaches
KottakuppamSerenity Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica
heritage
South BoulevardSacred Heart Basilica
Chunnambar Boat House
nature
Cuddalore Main RoadChunnambar Boat House
Arikamedu Ancient Ruins
heritage
Ariyankuppam River bankArikamedu Ancient Ruins
Botanical Garden
nature
Maraimalai Adigal SalaiBotanical Garden
Promenade Beach
beaches
Goubert AvenuePromenade Beach
French Quarter
heritage
White Town (French Quarter)French Quarter
Auroville
spiritual
AurovilleAuroville
Paradise Beach
beaches
ChunnambarParadise Beach
Aurobindo Ashram
spiritual
Rue de la MarineAurobindo Ashram
Serenity Beach
beaches
KottakuppamSerenity Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica
heritage
South BoulevardSacred Heart Basilica
Chunnambar Boat House
nature
Cuddalore Main RoadChunnambar Boat House
Arikamedu Ancient Ruins
heritage
Ariyankuppam River bankArikamedu Ancient Ruins
Botanical Garden
nature
Maraimalai Adigal SalaiBotanical Garden
Promenade Beach
beaches
Goubert AvenuePromenade Beach
French Quarter
heritage
White Town (French Quarter)French Quarter
Auroville
spiritual
AurovilleAuroville
Paradise Beach
beaches
ChunnambarParadise Beach
Aurobindo Ashram
spiritual
Rue de la MarineAurobindo Ashram
Serenity Beach
beaches
KottakuppamSerenity Beach
Sacred Heart Basilica
heritage
South BoulevardSacred Heart Basilica
Chunnambar Boat House
nature
Cuddalore Main RoadChunnambar Boat House
Arikamedu Ancient Ruins
heritage
Ariyankuppam River bankArikamedu Ancient Ruins
Botanical Garden
nature
Maraimalai Adigal SalaiBotanical Garden

Top Attractions - Karaikal

Sacred Saneeswara sanctum, historic churches, Ammaiyar shrine & sun-drenched Bay of Bengal beach

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Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church
Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church
Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church
Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church
Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church
Karaikal Beach
beaches
Beach RoadKaraikal Beach
Thirunallar Saneeswara Temple
spiritual
ThirunallarThirunallar Saneeswara Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
heritage
Bharathiar StreetKaraikal Ammaiyar Temple
Our Lady of Angels Church
heritage
Church StreetOur Lady of Angels Church

Top Attractions - Mahe

Tranquil Mayyazhi riverwalk, sunset estuary point, colonial Tagore Park & revered shrines

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Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine
Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine
Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine
Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine
Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine
Mahe Riverside Walkway
nature
River RoadMahe Riverside Walkway
Azhimukham Beach & Estuary
beaches
AzhimukhamAzhimukham Beach & Estuary
Tagore Park & Statue of Marianne
heritage
Near Government HouseTagore Park & Statue of Marianne
St. Theresa's Shrine
spiritual
Main RoadSt. Theresa's Shrine

Top Attractions - Yanam

Panoramic Eiffel Tower replica, Godavari delta ferry ghat, French heritage & ancient temples

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Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Yanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
heritage
Gouthami Godavari RiverfrontYanam Eiffel Tower & Godavari View
Godavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
nature
Ferry RoadGodavari Ferry Ghat & Riverfront
Monument of Freedom (French Heritage)
heritage
Government EsplanadeMonument of Freedom (French Heritage)
Sri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
spiritual
Pillaraya StreetSri Rajarajeswara Temple (Sivalayam)
Traditional fishing boats on golden sand beach in Puducherry
EXPERIENCE

More Than a Destination

From serene beaches and spiritual retreats to heritage walks, local cuisines, and vibrant arts — Puducherry offers experiences that stay with you long after the journey ends.

Spiritual Retreats
Art & Culture
Adventure & Nature
Local Shopping
A UNIQUE BLEND

Where Cultures
Come Together

Experience the seamless blend of Tamil traditions and French heritage in architecture, cuisine, festivals and everyday life.

French Quarter colonial street with yellow villas and pink bougainvillea in Puducherry
SACRED HERITAGE

Temples & Historic Churches

Experience the divine harmony of Puducherry — from 500-year-old Dravidian temple towers to majestic French colonial basilicas and peaceful cathedrals.

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
500+ Years Ancient
Hindu Temple

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, renowned for its ornate gold-plated vimana, 18-foot golden chariot, and vibrant morning pujas in the heart of White Town.

Manakula Vinayagar Koil St, White Town
5:45 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Consecrated 1907
Catholic Basilica

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

An architectural masterpiece of Gothic Revival style featuring 28 stained-glass windows detailing the life of Jesus Christ and rare Latin cruciform plan.

South Boulevard, Near Railway Station
6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Historic 1791
Catholic Cathedral

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

A stunning 300-year-old French-Portuguese baroque cathedral with grand twin bell towers, arched entrance, and a deeply serene prayer hall.

Mission Street, Puducherry
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple
Chola Era Heritage
Hindu Temple

Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple

Ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva featuring a majestic 75-foot Raja Gopuram and sculpted stone pillars from which the historic name 'Vedapuri' originated.

Mahatma Gandhi Road, Heritage Town
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
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