‘Pondy’, this former French colony is a sea of tranquillity what with its quiet, clean streets and colonial townhouses aligned beside them. When you are in this place you will feel a Colonial culture and a touch of new age international French culture.
The internationally recognized Sri Aurobindo Ashram lends in the peaceful yoga-like feel to the place. By popular demand, Pondy has earned itself a number on the list of most popular weekend getaways from Chennai.
Sightseeing places in Pondy
There are several sights of tourist interest in Pondy. The first that comes to mind is the French Quarter, a quaint little neighbourhood laced with cobbled streets, white and mustard romantic colonial buildings. The most well-known landmark is the Sri Aurobindo Ashram founded in 1926 that is un-missable when here. The religious attractions are favourites here as well, namely Notre Dame des Anges, Our lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Sacred Heart Basilica and Sri ManakulaVinayagar temple.
Activities: One can either indulge in a bunch of exhilarating water sport adventures or pamper themselves in the multitude of ayurvedic health centres and spa treatments.
Distance from Chennai: 161 Km
Best time to visit:
October - February
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