Title: Visit Puducherry: 2026 Travel Guide for Puducherry, India | Expedia.com

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# Puducherry

## India

![Pondicherry showing religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739269/d3f38b5d-562c-4c84-87d6-cc849150ee42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Pondicherry showing markets and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739269/d38fe068-86e5-48c6-9807-5e1d3c6cb9dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pondicherry featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739268/d01c2912-27cd-4ced-86e1-3823064a96ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Pondicherry Lighthouse showing a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223133/96e0b50e-1325-4d7a-8f01-61ae9b766356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Puducherry

[Puducherry

Known for Rocky beaches, Sandy beaches and Sharks

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Situated on the seafront, the former French colony of Pondicherry has a distinctly European air, with wide boulevards and shady cobbled streets overlooked by charming colonial architecture.

## Reasons to visit

- Pondicherry Promenade Beach
- Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- Pondicherry Lighthouse

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[Bahur

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Head to Paradise Beach and Sacred Heart of Jesus—just two of the sights around Bahur.

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[Mahe

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Known for Temples, Churches and Architecture

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[Thirunallar

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Venture to Tharangambadi Beach and Karaikal Beach—just two of the sights around Thirunallar.

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[Yanam

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Enjoy access to sights and activities in the surrounding area during your stay in Yanam.

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## Cities in Puducherry

![Pondicherry featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138628/165e2254-c0c7-4256-808f-bfc7cb932ad6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Puducherry

Situated on the seafront, the former French colony of Pondicherry has a distinctly European air, with wide boulevards and shady cobbled streets overlooked by charming colonial architecture.

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