Title: Things to Do in Puducherry in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Puducherry ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Puducherry Types of activities Where to stay [Puducherry Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Puducherry.dx6130806) ![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) ![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) ![Pondicherry featuring a beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739268/5fc65a4e-7f31-4a05-a033-cfef765f63b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Puducherry Attractions You won't have any problem finding fun things to see and do in Puducherry. 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![Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1254158/5e2e98c7-05bc-4525-a61a-5e88dd5a813b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours 12h 8.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $215 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pondicherry-day-trip-from-chennai-by-wonder-tours.a1254158.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48964309/4ce66a6f-2f01-44ba-bfa4-26dc4d14fde6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Guided Tour of Pondicherry with lunch and hotel pickup 8h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-guided-tour-of-pondicherry.a48964309.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Highlights of the Pondicherry (Guided Half Day City Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48230071/48945573-93b0-4759-9d16-6e2bbfbd5fe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Highlights of the Pondicherry (Guided Half Day City Tour) 4h 4/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/highlights-of-the-pondicherry-guided-half-day-city-tour.a48230071.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Spiritual Walk Tour 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Market Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52111279/c56e005d-2480-4d76-9b56-74c1d451f142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pondicherry-indian-cooking-class-with-market-visit.a52111279.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48093770/5824c2fc-d4f1-41d2-a2e3-9d45207b598f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour 2h 9.4/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/magical-pondicherry-markets-tour.a48093770.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Flavors of Pondicherry: Guided 7+ Street Food Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51996339/acb577d8-912b-4e07-aa66-bb06019093a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Flavors of Pondicherry: Guided 7+ Street Food Tasting Tour 2h Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/flavors-of-pondicherry-guided-7-street-food-tasting-tour.a51996339.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52111279/c56e005d-2480-4d76-9b56-74c1d451f142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pondicherry: Indian Cooking Class with Market Visit 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pondicherry-indian-cooking-class-with-market-visit.a52111279.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Spiritual Walk Tour Pondicherry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802014/98fc1818-c556-41a4-b398-0dbc55d7c55e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spiritual Walk Tour Pondicherry 2h Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/spiritual-walk-tour-pondicherry.a47802014.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Explore the French Town of Pondicherry: Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52047802/0ffe6177-f50f-402c-b5d2-33897fa23f35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore the French Town of Pondicherry: Guided Walking Tour 2h 6/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-the-french-town-of-pondicherry-guided-walking-tour.a52047802.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ![Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52043356/58a195fe-7936-4b97-b333-2aa58cfd8d17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayaking in Backwaters of Pondicherry 1h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kayaking-in-backwaters-of-pondicherry.a52043356.activity-details?&rid=6130806&location=Puducherry&swp=off) ## What to do in Puducherry - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Puducherry Vacationing on a lean budget in Puducherry? Spend time, not cash, on awesome experiences. **Ousteri Lake** \- There's something soothing about being close to the water, so be sure to spend a while here. **Eglise de Sacre Coeur de Jesus Church** \- Spend some time in prayer or meditation at this revered sacred place. **Bharathi Park** \- If you enjoy pottering around the garden, this attraction will delight your inner green thumb. ### Things to Do in Puducherry with Kids There are loads of fun activities to do with your kids in and near Puducherry. Keep the gang happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6130806&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Puducherry? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Puducherry ![view of the sea and blue sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975995707/c320503e-8fd8-46ff-a342-d05cdf421810.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry Promenade Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Promenade-Beach-White-Town.d553248635975995707.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pondicherry showing a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739268/ae7139b4-efaf-49a6-889d-78fac5b54314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paradise Beach This private beach provides a slice of idyllic tropical beauty at the meeting point of a river and the Indian Ocean. [](https://expedia.com/Paradise-Beach-India.d553248621532739268.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pondicherry showing religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739269/d3f38b5d-562c-4c84-87d6-cc849150ee42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan. [](https://expedia.com/Arulmigu-Manakula-Vinayagar-Temple-White-Town.d553248621532739269.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pondicherry Lighthouse featuring a sandy beach, a lighthouse and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223133/e58f9b16-cfae-4335-98cc-e4d7b4d56a99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a visit to Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Lighthouse-Pondicherry-Beach.d6223133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sacred Heart of Jesus which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104726/0e5a2da9-eb5e-4c1d-a188-73b9c0dd3df8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sacred Heart of Jesus The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass. [](https://expedia.com/Sacred-Heart-Of-Jesus-Puducherry.d6104726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Botanical Gardens which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6104724/9da825da-1cf0-4947-988c-37ca8284545a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Botanical Gardens Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna. [](https://expedia.com/Botanical-Gardens-Puducherry.d6104724.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sri Aurobindo Ashram Learn about the local history of Puducherry when you spend time at Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Sri-Aurobindo-Ashram-White-Town.d6104722.Vacation-Attraction) #### Government Place You can learn about the history of Puducherry with a visit to Government Place. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Government-Place-White-Town.d6104716.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pondicherry Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Pondicherry Museum during your trip to Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Museum-White-Town.d6104720.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Puducherry ![Pondicherry Lighthouse showing a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223133/96e0b50e-1325-4d7a-8f01-61ae9b766356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pondicherry Beach Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.com/Puducherry-Pondicherry-Beach.dx553248633981721687) ![Pondicherry showing religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532739269/d3f38b5d-562c-4c84-87d6-cc849150ee42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### White Town 4.5/5(9 area reviews) White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse. [](https://expedia.com/Puducherry-White-Town.dx553248633981720917) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Heritage Town 4/5(3 area reviews) Heritage Town is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Government Place if you have time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.com/Puducherry-Heritage-Town.dx553248633981721596) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Balamurugan Nagar While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Botanical Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Balamurugan-Nagar.dx553248635976395019) ![ photo of Gandhi statue in Rock beach road, Pondicherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976382709/f2191355-7d74-40c4-9861-6cf3f13ebcd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bharathidasan Nagar Though Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Bharathidasan-Nagar.dx553248635976382709) ![Panoramic view - A generic French-style buildings street in a union territory at French colony, Pondicherry also as Puducherry, Tamilnadu, South India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976381771/4bce2584-5d25-408f-a264-bb7443a2659b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mothilal Nagar While there might not be top attractions in Mothilal Nagar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. [](https://expedia.com/Pondicherry-Mothilal-Nagar.dx553248635976381771) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from 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 ![Relax , enjoy with Nature ..](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6247451/13afa5a5-bbb8-4c07-be73-6e2d638918e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vadakara ![Reisen zum Meer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252422/00493a9b-b6de-421d-9225-dad3f3f1d6a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahe ![Young Indian woman boating through Pichavaram Mangrove Forests. The second largest Mangrove forest in the world, located near Chidambaram in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252811/0879a5f2-438d-4f0e-80c3-5d6072715f69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cuddalore ![Old colonial lighthouse and old fortress wall of Tellicherry Fort (Thalassery Fort), Thalassery, Kerala, India](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253814/18b5358d-98d6-4623-9a3f-8295fe1a1059.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Thalassery ![Colline Rajagiri, Fort de Gingee, Inde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000470281/e267f336-3ad8-4e45-893f-32614412bb9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Viluppuram ![Zion church near Danish fort in Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu, India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000004294/8c801f26-697c-4277-93a7-e77a5651f21e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tarangambadi ![Isolated beaches 😍😍](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981721687/1ee36edb-c78c-4aa5-ad9f-58640c8383c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kottakuppam ## Frequently asked questions ### What can you do in Puducherry for free? > - 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