Covering a total stretch of around 492 Sq Kms, Pondicherry lies along the Coromandel Coast of India. In the beautiful Union Territory of Pondicherry, one will come across people of different origins speaking different languages such as Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, French, English, portugese et. al. The centrally administered territory of Pondicherry is further divided into four major districts known as Yanam, Mahe, Karaikal and Pondicherry.

Before planning a visit to Pondicherry

If you are planning a visit to Pondicherry then just keep in mind that the ideal time to see the place is in the months of September to March. As Pondicherry is supposed to have a hot and humid climate, generally the temperature of the place is reported to be somewhere between 26 to38°C. The weather in Pondicherry is mostly dry with a bright blue sky. Rains shower their blessings in Pondicherry between the months of November to January. Sometimes small soothing showers also sprinkle in the months of July to September. So to enjoy the best of times in Pondicherry try and plan your visit somewhere between the months of September to March. Around the year you can get easy commuting facilities to reach Pondicherry. Regular flights, rails and roadways have made it an easy task to reach Pondicherry.

Feel one gets in Pondicherry

The beautiful Union territory is one of its kinds in the entire globe. Even after being situated in India, it gives the tourists the feel of landing into a French town or city. This very well built and properly planned place is also given the name like 'The French Riviera of the East' and 'India's Little France'. The reason behind such strong resemblance to a French town is the rule of the French people in Pondicherry for nothing less than 281 years. The flavor of the French is still not gone from the place and one can easily notice it in the form of beautiful boulevards, unique sign boards, name of roads and destinations, colonial mansions, etc.

Pondicherry nests in the lap of Mother Nature :

If you want to come across a place which can be known for resting in Mother Nature's lap then the name of Pondicherry will hold a really high ranking. The charismatic golden coastlines, the mesmerizing lagoons, the well organized moonlit nightlife, etc makes it a paradise for vacationers. One of the amazing features of Pondicherry is its exclusive cruises meant for sunset views.

For sure after knowing so much about the city you'll soon plan a trip to the place. Visiting Pondicherry is not only relaxing but also exciting and affordable. So give you loved ones a sweet surprise by planning a surprise trip to the beautiful destination of Pondicherry.