The Top 5 Beaches to Visit in Pondicherry

Puducherry, officially known as Pondicherry since October 2006, is the capital city of the Puducherry union territory. With the existence of French culture and architecture, this charming city is also called as the 'Little France'. The city is famous for its exotic beaches that offer an unforgettable experience to the travelers. Out of many interesting places in Pondicherry, the pristine beaches grab the attention of the tourists. The beaches are best meant for swimming, sunbathing and simply walking on the beautiful golden sand.

Given below is the list of the famous beaches of Pondicherry that have refreshing and cool turquoise blue water.

Promenade Beach

Lies at the stress of 1.5 km, the Promenade Beach is one of the most frequently visited and admired beaches of Pondicherry. Tourists can see the statue of Monsieur Dupleix, the most popular French Governor of the region at the southern end of the beach. Ahead of the Governor’s statue lies the new pier, which stretches along 284 meters. There is a.25 meters tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi and war memorials of the First World War stand straight on the Promanade road alongside the beach.

Serenity Beach

The Serenity Beach attracts a huge crowd of locals as well as the tourists from far-flung areas because of its idyllic beauty. Located just a ten-minute drive from the north of the city, this beach gives the visitors a chance to experience various adventurous sports such as the kayaking, boating, canoeing, etc. Moreover, one can enjoy swimming in the crystal blue water, collect seashells on the shores or simply walk on the sun golden sand.

Paradise (Plage Paradiso) Beach

Located in Chunnambar about 8 km away from the city towards Cuddalore Main Road, the Plage Paradiso or Paradise Beach is well acknowledged for its clean and clear water, golden sand and palm trees. The travelers can enjoy various beach sports, sun bathing, collecting shells and relaxing within the beautiful surroundings at this less crowded beach.

Auroville Beach (Repos Beach)

Lies in the Auroville region, the Auroville Beach is situated around 10 km from the main Pondicherry town. It is best meant for experienced as well as the novice swimmers who want to enjoy swimming in calm and cool water. The visitors can witness and collect many beautiful and colorful shells and shingles, which get by the strong waves of the water at this stunning beach. It is one of the most spectacular beaches of Pondicherry.

Mahe Beach

The Mahe Beach is located near to the city of Kannur. This striking beach is surrounded with the line of palm trees and allows the visitors to rest under the shade. One can witness the fisher folk close to the beach and closely observe their daily activities and lifestyle. The tourists can stroll on the golden sand of the Mahe Beach, see the soothing views of the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening, interact with fishermen, rest under the palm tree on the shore of the beach and have an unforgettable experience.

Plan a tour to beaches of Pondicherry and have a mesmerizing experience. Visiting these beaches will give you some time to rest in the calm and soothing environment, make new friends and have some everlasting memories. So, decide your next tour in advance and start planning to make a best of it.

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