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There are very few destinations that could give you a lifetime of longing and how much time you may spend there, it never feels enough. Pondicherry (Also called Puducherry or lovingly Pondy) is one such destination that stole our hearts with its gorgeous beaches, incredible heritage, delectable global cuisine and laid-back vibe. Whether you are looking for a relaxing vacation or craving for that romantic getaway- Pondicherry has everything to cater to the needs of different kinds of travellers. We got a chance to spend 4 incredible days in this lovely beach town recently cycling through its cutesy lanes, trying out new cuisines and bumming around at the beaches. So here is our guide to help you have the most fun time at Pondicherry.

Best Time to Visit Pondicherry

November to February: Weather during this time is mild with temperature ranging in 15 to 30 degree Celsius. It’s a great time for gorgeous sunrise and sunsets by the sea and spending time outdoors. Not to forget, this is the peak season for Pondy and you would find a lot of people at all the places especially during the weekends.

September and October is a good time too being shoulder months. Since it is the time after monsoon, the greenery is soothing and crowd is less too.

July and August receive heavy and prolonged showers. Not a good time unless you just want to relax in your hotel enjoying the rain and reading a book with some good food.

Avoid the summer months of March-June as it gets too hot (temperature shooting up to 40 degree celsius) and makes it really difficult to go out and explore the town.

Reaching Pondicherry

Pondicherry has a small airport catering to limited number of flights from major cities. Depending on your start point and flight availability you can either fly directly to Pondicherry or take a flight to Chennai International Airport which is located 150 odd kilometres away from Pondy.

You can also travel by train as Pondicherry Railway station is well connected to other cities. There are bus services too from major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore etc.

If you are travelling from Bangalore, then we would definitely recommend to opt for a road trip to Pondy . First of all, it is safer to travel by car during this pandemic and then come the views and scenic pit stops which are totally worth the extra time. It takes approx. 7 hours to reach Pondicherry by car from Bangalore.

Moving around in Pondicherry

The best way to explore Pondicherry is to rent a bike (or scooter) and drive around the the city. This is the cheapest option and gives you the flexibility to move at your own time and pace. There are many bike rentals available in the town and the charges depend on the type of vehicle. We rented a Honda Activa through our hotel at a charge of INR 300 per day. The bonny Vespa scooters cost around INR 600-700 per day.

If you don’t want to drive, then auto rickshaws or tuk-tuks are a great options and are easily available. The bright yellow tuk-tuks are a pleasure to ride and not very expensive too. But do bargain for a price as they quote a bit high.

Taxis and Ola Cabs are convenient options too if you want to travel to the farther points within or nearby the city. Read More….

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