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A Club Mahindra Managed ResortPondicherry (officially Puducherry), or more lovingly Pondy, on India’s Eastern coast is a charming amalgamation of Tamil and French culture and a roiling mix of historyand spirituality. For, where else can you taste a French dish served with South Indian chutney! Or wander around the delightfully quirky French Quarter or White Town. And then there are beautiful beaches, serenity and the Aurobindo connection. There’s much to do here and it’s easy t
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Botanical gardens
Nearly 200 years old
The Botanical Gardens is nearly 200 years old and has over 1500 species. There’s French architecture at the entrance and the gardens are laid in ornate French style with plants introduced from all over the world. There are musical fountains, aquarium, toy train and rock garden.
Chunnambar Beach
Take a boat ride to the beach
Chunnambar beach, just outside town, is a small beach with the sea on one side and river on the other. It is approached by a little boat ride which takes you to an untouched beach with clear water and golden sands. The sea is calm and serene and it is easy to spend hours.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
Beautiful green haven for birds
About 100 km to the North of Puducherry is located Vedanthangal bird sanctuary. A beautiful green haven for birds, not just avid bird waters but everyone can take pleasure is seeing thousands of birds including many species of migratory birds.
Botanical gardens
Chunnambar Beach
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary
Culture
Aurobindo Ashram
Aurobindo Ashram
Hub of peace and tranquillity Aurobindo Ashram
One of Puducherry’s most important destinations, the serene Aurobindo Ashram is a hub of peace and tranquillity. You will be surrounded by strains of soothing music and whiffs from fragrant incense sticks at this spiritual community building done in pearl grey with white trim.
Auroville
Auroville
Famous golden Matri Mandir Auroville
Located 15 km North of Puducherry town is Auroville, a unique community township that believes in collective responsibility. The spectacular and famous golden Matri Mandir is locate here. Wander here to see some unique projects, bakeries, a cheesery and many such things.
Beach Road
Beach Road
Lovely stretch for a stroll Beach Road
Morning or evening, the 1.5 km stretch skirting the Bay of Bengal is a lovely place. The sunrise is spectacular, but in the evening there’s different buzz with crowds of people. Stroll, snack on peanuts, corn on the cob, onion pakoras (fritters) or raw mango slices and drink local lemonade.
Local food and festivals
Croissants
French influence
Croissants
It’s difficult to talk about French food without touching on baked goods and there are many eateries which serve airy croissants, fluffy madeleines, crusty baguettes, éclairs, pain au chocolat, torte, spinach, mushroom quiche and other French goodies.
Lobster
Indulge in some seafood
Lobster
Tucked away in the leafy lanes of the French Quarter are restaurants that specialise in this cuisine and will tantalise your taste buds with dishes such as beef coconut curry, ragout de mutton, filet de boeuf, crème brulee, chateaubriand steak a la bearnaise, coq au vin, shellfish casserole, peach and litchi stew, scallops with curry leaves, roasted aubergine sauteed with spices and crab with mustard seeds and turmeric.
Vinayagar temple Brahmothsavam
24-day event
Vinayagar temple Brahmothsavam
Manakula Vinayagar temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is the most important temple in Puducherry, and is regarded highly by devotees. The annual festival of the temple, called Brahmotsavam, is a 24-day event held during August-September and is marked by poojas and processions.
Masi Magam Festival
Ceremonial bath for purification
Masi Magam Festival
The Masi Magam Festival of Pondicherry is celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Masi between February and March, the main aspect of the festival is the bathing of the deities in the waters of `theerthavari' also called Bay of Bengal. Idols from several temples of the area are brought in the early morning to the seafront near Kuruchikuppam in Pondicherry, they are adorned with a lot of offerings such as flowers or food, then the worshipers give them a ceremonial bath through various rituals; on this particular day of Masi Magam the idols of the deities are immersed in the sea as a symbol of purification, the devotees who flock with the processions, take dips on the holy water of the sea with the faith that the immersion would wash away the sins.
Fest of the Church of Immaculate Conception
Grand event
Fest of the Church of Immaculate Conception
The Church of Immaculate Conception, also called the Cathedral, is imposing and beautiful and has a history going back to 1692. The annual fest of the church which falls on December 8, is a grand event marked by masses, festivities and processions.
Holiday activities
Quad biking
Zip across the sandy beach
Quad biking
Imagine zipping across the sandy beach, chasing or just a long ride. The resort provides All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) on which guests can go quad biking. Surprisingly easy, the vehicles are stable and even novices or those who don’t have any vehicular experience can navigate these fun vehicles.
Paintball
Exciting, fun game
Paintball
Paintball is not just about laughter and enjoyment but also about skill and strategy. But more than anything else, shooting each other with blobs of paint is incredibly fun. The paintball range, with its props and equipment, is just the place for messy, noisy and exciting playtime.
Cricket and football
Indulge in some vigorous activity
Cricket and football
If you are looking for some vigorous activity to burn that extra energy or generally have a noisy fun time, indulge in India’s number one passion and the world’s most popular sport. The resort offers cricket and football gear so you can play to your heart’s content.
Adventure
Beach Volleyball
Adventure
If you are looking for some fun, adventure and excitement then this is the place to be. Try zorbing, aqua yoga, badminton, get wet and sandy with beach volleyball, get grooving with dance lessons or get your hands dirty and revel in creating things at the pottery class or craft workshops.
Cooking classes
Learn from our expert chefs
Cooking classes
Cooking on a vacation might not be everyone’s idea of fun but but there’s always the pleasure of learning to cook a new dish or cuisine. Try your hand at mastering dishes or just go along for the fun. It might be worthwhile expanding the repertoire of your taste buds.
Travel Info
getting there
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Chennai
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Chennai
164 Kms | 4 hours
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Puducherry
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Puducherry
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Chennai
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Puducherry
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Chennai
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