Heritage Town Travel Guide
Puducherry
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Popular places to visit
Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.
Pondicherry Lighthouse
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a stop at Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
French War Memorial
You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a trip to French War Memorial. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry
Pondicherry city sightseeing by Private vehicle
Pondicherry Art Trails (2 Hours Guided Walking Tours)
1-Hour Guided Saree and Veshti Workshop in Puducherry
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Top hotels in Heritage Town
Vasavi Residenzcy
Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
Arunik Inn
French Breeze Residency
Accord Puducherry
The Residency Towers Puducherry
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heritage Town
White Town
White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.
Pondicherry Beach
Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bharathidasan Nagar
Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Sacred Heart Church.
Mothilal Nagar
Though Mothilal Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple.