Pondicherry – Beach Honeymoon Destination

‘Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye’ such is to Pondy when on Honeymoon.

Pondicherry is blessed with natural beauty that attracts honeymoon couples to spend their valuable time together. Exceptional accommodation, long stretched white beaches, Promenades, cool green forests, French shopping areas and romance underwater. In fact, there are many places for in Pondicherry is worth a visit on a honeymoon and waiting to be discovered by lovebirds escaping to this island. 

How it makes a perfect Honeymoon

1.    Pondicherry is better known as White Town. Unless you spot the Mahatma Gandhi Statue on the beach side, you will not believe you are not in France.

2.    Celebrate your new beginning over the wide options of drinks and exotic wines. They are also cheap and taxfree.

3.    On this new beginning take blessings at the Ganesh temple. At this temple an elephant takes coin from the hands of the devotees and bless them.

4.    Go cycling all over. This time will never come back again.

5.    Feel romantic by walking around the churches. Feel time go back.

6.    Ever dreamt of having intimate moment at the beach. Your dreams will come true here.

7.    Experience the best Scuba diving in the best of the beaches.

8.    Dine at some of the fine French restaurants in pondy.

9.    If you both like adventure, try parasailing.

10. Walk hands in hands and arms in arms with your soul mate. Its your honeymoon let love ignite like never before…

Places to visit in Pondicherry on your Honeymoon

You can just lay-back in Pondicherry without visiting any point of attraction. Still it will be the best romantic day of your life. But since you insist here are few of the attractions you may visit on your honeymoon trip to Pondicherry,

1. Promenade beach, Paradise beach, Auroville beach and Serenity beach

This article will become never ending if I try to explain and describe the beauty of there 4 beaches. I should though write this in short, if you put the beauty of these 4 beaches in 1 sentence – ‘They are Magical’ White, Clean, not crowded, beautiful and endless.  If you are a beach person, this place is a paradise

2. Cluster of Churches

These churches are French. Rarely will you find such structured churches anywhere in India. There are more than 30 churches in Pondicherry such as  Sacred Heart Church, Church of Our Lady of Angels, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dupleix Church, and Immaculate Conception Cathedral and so many more. I bet you cant come over with their beauty even a year after your visit.

3. French War Memorial

At beach on Gobert Avenue, it is a simple construction of four pillars erected in memory of all the French soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Not too far away is the Statue of Dupleix, installed in honor of Joseph Francois Dupleix, a Governor General of the French Establishment in India. Ahh! You are coming back with lots of DP pictures, I can see.

4. Old Lighthouse

‘Whatever is modern today, will be obsolete one day’ said a line from Hindu mythology. So true it goes with this Old lighthouse. The lighthouse was constructed in 1836 and at that time, was considered very modern because of its unique round tower. It is not operational today but still remains a very interesting tourist attraction.

5. Arikamedu

Arikamedu has been inhabited for the last 2000 years, but now only some perpendicular walls from that era exist as the rest has been destroyed over the centuries. Several artefacts from Ancient Rome, including sculptures, glassware, lamps and gems, have been discovered in Arikamedu, supporting the belief that it used to be a port for trading between Rome and Tamil Nadu.

6. Ousteri

Do you love Birds?. This place is for you. Also called Osudu Lake, Ousteri is a lake just a few kilometres away from Pondicherry. The lake is a heaven for birdwatchers as several migratory birds flock to Ousteri during season. One can take a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the scenery. If you are with your soulmate. Get ready for some romance on the boat…

How to Reach Pondicherry

By Air : Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport, 150 km away, connecting Pondicherry to several important cities across the India such as  Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Kolkota, Trivandrum Etc.  You can easily board a bus or hire a cab from the airport to reach your desired destination.

By Rail : The nearest railway station from Pondicherry is Villupuram Railway Station, 37km away. It is well-connected to all major cities of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Chennai and Kolkata. From here you can take a taxi or a bus to travel to Pondicherry.

By Road: Pondicherry is well-connected by road. Chidambaran is approximately  60kms and  Chennai is roughly 170 Kms away.

Pondicherry is a place where French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A place which can give you ultimate bliss and profound happiness. Visit Pondicherry in any season or month of the year, this union territory will welcome you with open arms. So, is your honeymoon set?