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People enjoying a dramatic sunset over the Bay of Bengal from the rocky shore of Rock Beach on the Seaside Promenade in Pondicherry, India, with the Gandhi Statue and lighthouse in the background.

Best Sunset Points in Pondicherry: Where to Watch the Evening Sky

Best Sunset Points in Pondicherry: Where to Watch the Evening Sky Let me let you in on a little local secret about the best sunset points in Pondicherry. Because we are nestled on the East Coast of India, the sun actually rises over the Bay of Bengal and sets in the west, right behind the […]

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A lone white egret perched on a branch in the calm, dark waters of Ousteri Lake, Puducherry, during twilight, surrounded by a dense tree line.

Ousteri Lake: A Guide to Puducherry’s Birdwatcher’s Paradise

Ousteri Lake: A Guide to Puducherry’s Birdwatcher’s Paradise If you spend a few days in this town, you’ll quickly fall into a rhythm. You wake up, grab a croissant in the French Quarter, dodge the chaotic scooter traffic on Mission Street, and end up at the beach. It is a beautiful routine. But eventually, the

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A wide pathway in the Botanical Garden of Puducherry, lined with tall trees providing dense shade. The path is made of interlocking pavers and covered with scattered fallen yellow flowers. Several people are relaxing on concrete benches, while others are walking. The garden is lush and green.

Botanical Garden: A Peaceful Green Escape in the City

Botanical Garden: A Peaceful Green Escape in the City Right now, as we hit the middle of February, Pondicherry is in its absolute prime. The weather is perfect, the cafes in White Town are buzzing, and the city is getting ready for one of its most colorful annual events: The Farm Fest. If you want

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Colorful wooden fishing boats resting at Veerampattinam Beach Pondicherry.

Veerampattinam Beach: A Guide to this Peaceful Coastal Escape

Veerampattinam Beach: A Guide to this Peaceful Coastal Escape Visiting Veerampattinam Beach, Pondicherry, is the absolute perfect solution if you are searching for a quiet, clean, and completely unspoiled coastline. Stretching endlessly along the Bay of Bengal, this serene spot easily boasts one of the longest and most pristine shorelines in the entire region. It

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