Are you looking to travel to South India? You want the luxury of a resort that offers countless activities, a quiet beach, and a sky that remains blue for most of the year. The perfect spot for you would be Pondicherry. Pondy, as it is commonly called, has cuisine that will have your mouth watering, an array of hotels to stay at and sight seeing for everyone to enjoy.

Pondy lies within the state of Tamil Nadu. When you first arrive in Pondicherry, place your feet on the ground and find yourself a place to rest your head. There are luscious beach resorts that will find you waking up to the warm ocean air. You can also rest your bones at the Ashram Guest Houses for those tourists who are seeking a spiritually good time. Pondy has its own touring service set up by the Pondicherry Tourism and Transport Development Corporation. It offers a sea cruise that makes its way into the Bay of Bengal. This tour has some of the best sights in Pondy and a chance to do a little deep-sea fishing. A whole other package has exhilarating bike tours, which enables Pondy to be seen on a whole new level or put on your walking shoes and take a tour on the Pondy Treks. A romantic and eye appealing tour has to be the Moonlight Package. This tour is only available on moonlit days and helps to bring everyone together in a love for Pondy and its many attractions. If you choose to participate in this tour, you have the option of staying in a tree house.

The cuisine of Pondy is anything, but ordinary and is cleaner than most. Bottled mineral water should be ordered if you have any doubts of whether it is has been filtered or not. Chinese food is a favorite food in India. There are French quarters in Pondy that offer authentic French cuisine. South Indian food puts on a continual service throughout the entire meal. The meal may start with a small plate and several stainless steel pots around so that you may mix and match until you find a flavor you love. Using your hands is a common eating practice in India. There is no specific order to eating the prepared dishes. You can start with a spicy part of the meal and work you way up to the sweet or vice versa. The waiters are great at keeping your table clean and keeping you fully stocked of rice or bringing you the exquisite salty pickles to try. In South India, vegetarian dishes are very common and they are served from the simple, such as rice, to the more extravagant main dishes.

Pondicherry is a place where peace seekers from all over the world can come to visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram to participate in various activities including yoga. There is raja yoga that is focused on the mind and controlling its functions. Tantric yoga brings together the yogi and universal truth. Pondy is home to the yearly yoga festival in January and includes Indian dance and music. Shopping in Pondy is a cultural attraction that all guests must take part it in. Boutiques are common all over Pondy. Each carries its own style and unique items to purchase. You can buy fabric, garments, figurines, and pottery in all shapes and sizes. Well known for aromatics, Pondicherry is a leader for these, which are made from natural products. Perfume, incense, and scented candles are among the top aromatics.
Now that you have shopped and eaten, you may want to check out some of Pondy’s finest monuments and attractions. The Manakkula Vinayakar Temple is a fine tourist attraction and the most accessible. There is a monument that is the most well known one in Pondy. It is called the Aayi Mandapam at the center of the Park. This monument was built to commemorate a 16th century courtesan that was from Pondy. It is definitely worth a visit.

The national language of India is Hindi and in Pondy, Tamil is the official language. English and French are both spoken here as well. When you travel to Pondy, be aware that the time difference is Greenwich Mean Time plus 5.5 all year round. The weather in Pondy is beautiful for most of the year with temperatures ranging from 26-38 degrees Celsius. It is a pretty dry climate although November- January is considered the rain season. Summertime is March- July and winter starts in November. The weather is very compliant for those nighttime walks on the beach and strolls around town any time. It is always a good time to visit Pondicherry. This is a beautiful place full of attractions and activities as far as the eye can see.