Hotels in Pondicherry: Melange of Luxury And comfort

Pondicherry, is a quiet little town on the South coast of India, far away from the noise and pollution of the other metropolitan cities. Its quaint colonial heritage buildings have an unmistakable French connection and the endless stretches of virgin beaches with a great variety of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines to choose from is enough to attract visitors both foreign and domestic. Pondicherry is well connected by sea, road and air through Bangalore and Chennai.

Hotels in Pondicherry cater to all needs with a mélange of luxuries and pricing to choose from; Beach resorts for those looking to unwind in the sun and sand, Heritage hotels for those looking to get a feel of history and royalty, high end commercial hotels for corporate visitors and many other options to suit ones specific needs and budget.

There are no dearth of tourist attractions, whether it is the 1.5 km long Promenade running along the beach with the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, the heritage building “Mairie” and the 27 m tall old lighthouse or the Auroville which welcomes people from all around to live together and explore , cultural and spiritual pursuits. One can also enjoy a boat ride or go bird watching on Ousteri lake. For those on a quest for spirituality, a Darshan at the Aurobindo Ashram is a must. There are some very fine restaurants which offer wonderful ambience and all varieties of Asian, South Indian and French cuisine.

In short this peaceful place with God’s Eden garden like beauty is worth a visit.