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about Puducherry
(Pondicherry)
Climate
The weather in Puducherry
(Pondicherry) is hot and humid
most of the year except from mid-Nov to
end-Jan, when it is
cool.
Language
The main languages are
Tamil, French and English.
Connectivity
Though Puducherry
(Pondicherry) is connected by rail route to other places in the
country, it is best to travel the
160 odd kms
from
Chennai by road, along the
scenic coastal highway, popularly
called
ECR (East Coast Road). It is one of
the best highways in the country, with the sea playing
hide-and-seek with the road, amidst casuarina tree groves on
either side of the highway.
Nearest Airport(s):
Chennai International - approximately 162
kms
Nearest Railway Station(s):
Villupuram - approximately 32
kms,
Chennai Central approximately160
kms
Nearest Bus Stop: Puducherry
(
Pondicherry)
Pondicherry is a peaceful, easy
feeling city that makes you want to put your feet up
and let your hair down. The waters are cool
and soothing, the sands clear and sparkling.
In splendid seclusion, quite
often, your only company is a lone seagull, or a
sandpiper.
A remarkable degree
of French influence exists with many streets
still retaining their French names. Many resorts,
cottages, cafes and bars command an excellent
view of the sea.
The world
renowned Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and the
‘universal town’ of
Auroville, where people from different
nationalities, faiths and beliefs, live in peace and harmony,
are noteworthy. Pondicherry cuisine has a lot
of French influence and there are a number of
French restaurants in the area.
