one and all, the museum offers a peak into the rich history of the city with a great collection of handicrafts, archeological findings, sculptures, coins and furniture from the from the Arikamendu Roman settlement.

Sir Aurobindo Ashram



For a long time, Sir Aurobindo Ashram was almost synonymous to Pondicherry. Founded by the Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) and Sir Aurobindo in the year 1926, the Ashram greets the visitors with the scent of Ayurvedic medicines. The community of this ashram has over 1200 members and is visited by thousands of visitors every year from all parts of the world. This is also the burial place of its founders.

Pondicherry Botanical Garden



Home to a giant sized aquarium with beautiful fishes, six stunning fountains, a dancing fountain, Japanese rock, and an exciting children’s train;cafes on the roadside to add to your joy. Many of these cafes boast of colonial time’s architecture. A perfect place to unwind, it can be visited anytime during the day.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church



One of the most revered places of the city, the sacred heart of Jesus church is situated in the south boulevard of Pondicherry. It is an ideal illustration of rich Gothic architecture and glass stained colorful panels demonstrating the life span of Jesus Christ. This church is a sacred place of worship for Christians and holds great religious importance.

List of Things you must do while in Pondicherry

Visit the French Quarter



Your trip to Pondicherry cannot be completed without visiting the French quarters. A series of white and mustard buildings standing disheveled in the cobbled streets,