Many first-time visitors who desire to tread the roads less travelled in India book tickets on flights arriving in Pondicherry. For such first-time travellers, here is a little insight into the various facets of southern India’s popular destination.

The French Riviera of the East, Pondicherry or Puducherry is one of the most exotic destinations, whose French hangover seems to be as fresh as morning dew, as sensuous as midnight rain and as romantic as a poet in love!! It may not be as popular as say Delhi and only few take tickets aboard international flights to explore this bewitching city, but those who have already been to the destination believe it is unlike any other city in South India. With immaculate beaches, leafy boulevards, a non-stop orgy of attractions and visible traces of the erstwhile French colonial past both in architecture and culture, Pondicherry ensures supremely gratifying experiences to visitors booking tickets aboard flights arriving in India. Skim through the article to know about the popular activities, famous attractions, where to stay and the best time to hop aboard flights to the city.

Popular Attractions

Beautifully perched along the Coromandel shoreline, Pondicherry treats its visitors to a multi-coloured ragbag of sizzling sightseeing delights. Arikamedu, French War Memorial, Jawahar Toy Museum, Botanical Garden and Aquarium, Plage Paradiso, Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville City are just some of the destination’s infinite claims to fame that make visitor’s gloat over their decision to book tickets aboard international flights for cheap holidays to India and South Indian cities.

Popular Activities

With its non-stop orgy of enthralling activities, Pondicherry ensures fun-filled memories for its visitors. In fact, booking tickets on long-haul flights arriving in the destination is nothing but an opportunity to rekindle romance at sun-kissed beaches, dive in the shopping frenzy at colourful markets, explore some history at crumbling French-styled edifices or hop aboard a river cruise to for stunning views! For lensmen reserving air tickets deals on flights to India, nothing could be more rewarding than capturing the visually mesmeric essence of this land of beaches, churches and never-ending fun!

Where to stay

Pondicherry offers a wide gamut of options in terms of accommodation that vibrantly ranges from lavish resorts to budget hotels and everything in between. For sybarites who prefer tickets aboard full-service flights and remain particular about lodging, Accord Puducherry, Ocean Spray and The Windflower Resorts & Spa could be the best bets. But budget vacationers need not worry as the place is not devoid of cheap accommodations either. Some of the quality suggestions are Ginger Hotel, Hotel Surguru, and Devaki Elite.

Best time to visit

The months of December, January and February remain the best time to plan holidays to this destination in South India. The weather remains pleasant and conducive for outdoor sightseeing and activities during these months. However, this time of the year attracts huge crowd and sky-rocketing prices and it makes sense to reserve flight tickets and accommodation well in advance. For festival goers taking tickets aboard international flights bound to the destination in South India, Christmas and New Year celebrations could be the best time to explore city’s true festive colours.

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