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Quick getaways from Pondicherry

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Indo-French Blend

Pondicherry, with its quaint French names, boulevards and grand villas was a French colony till not so long. There is a distinct French influence that is visible between the beach and the canal, which separates the Indian part of the town from the French side. Did you know? Even the policemen in Pondicherry wear red kepis and belts, reminiscent of the days when Pondicherry was a French colony.

The Aurobindo Ashram here attracts people from far corners of the globe. A haven of peace, the Ashram is not just for prayers and meditation. They even have a factory famous for its distinct handmade paper. Dreamed of Utopia? Then walk into Auroville, an offshoot of the Ashram is a place where people of different nationalities could live in peace and harmony and rise above the narrow confines of nationality, creed or race. Pondicherry is dotted with restaurants and cafes serving French cuisine and lovely seafood.
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Chennai  
(160 km)

Chennai city, situated 160 km from Pondicherry, is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It boasts of the Marina Beach, besides interesting historical sights and countless temples. There are regular buses plying between Pondicherry and Chennai and the drive takes approximately two to three hours.


Chidambaram  

A short 2 hour drive brings you to this temple town famous for the Nataraja Temple. The gopurams and sculptures are beauty beyond description. There are enough mid-range hotels if you want to stay over.


Mamallapuram  

This historic town with it beautiful rock carvings and the world famous Shore Temple was the second capital of the Pallava Dynasty. The town has an excellent combination of reasonable accommodation, a variety of economical restaurants, handicrafts and a lovely beach. There are regular buses to Mamallapuram, and the drive takes approximately an hour.


Kanchipuram  
(113 km)

Situated 113 km away, this town is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities of India. Its attraction: the famous Kamakshi Temple and the even more famous silk saris.




 
 
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