What to do in Puducherry

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Puducherry Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Puducherry has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Puducherry, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Puducherry with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Puducherry

Puducherry is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Puducherry, and make it a breeze to explore Puducherry and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Puducherry to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Puducherry, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Puducherry.

Puducherry attractions

Puducherry has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Puducherry to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Puducherry.

Looking for things to do in Puducherry can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Puducherry or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Puducherry attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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White Town

4/5(5 area reviews)

White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.

White Town
Pondicherry Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Pondicherry Beach

Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Heritage Town

4/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Heritage Town enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kanniga Parameswari Temple is worth a stop.

Heritage Town
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Balamurugan Nagar

Though Balamurugan Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Botanical Gardens.

Balamurugan Nagar
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Bharathidasan Nagar

Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bharathidasan Nagar
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Mothilal Nagar

Though Mothilal Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ousteri Lake and Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Mothilal Nagar

Day trip destinations from Puducherry