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Latest Pondicherry hotel reviews
Pro
Tamil Nadu at its best and French History
Con
Crowded, not much activity other than the beach
In a nutshell
Nice but it's no Riviera
abi_maha Says: Just recently revisited Pondi (I now live like a stone's throw away from Pondi) and so it was but natural that when 4 of my closest friends came over for a 'womens only weekend', we headed to pondicherry to spend an afternoon in the Auroville Campus... Even as we deviate off...
abi_maha Says: Ousteri Lake is th elargest lake in pondichery, it is around 8 KM outside the Pondichery Town. We headed there last sunday to tak emy niece boating and I think we enjoyed the boat ride more than she did! The water fowl population was simply amamzing, needless to say AJ was...
1 Review and 100 Opinions I was there for 10 days in May 2010. When my group was checking out, they charged us for things that...
3 Reviews and 97 Opinions stayed 2 nights at hotel de l'orient and it was like a journey back in colonial era. the hotel is...
The Seagull: Spicy, only spicy, poor taste
emmanuelLD Says: Probably in the most beautifull place in Pondicherry, with a fantastic sea view terrace, you will discover the seagull. It is a government restaurant, place is amazing, service is average, and food is so spicy that you can't know what you eat. I have tried chicken byriani,...
Punjabi Dabha: South and North India food Fusion
emmanuelLD Says: In a corner, at he first floor, you can find a ugly place, but you will eat there a very good food. It is difficult to find in south India punjabi dishes, here, you will be given some which have the north indian taste with the south indian spices. If you look only for food,...
Rendez vous: Maybe best fish and seafood in Tamil Nadu
emmanuelLD Says: Under a hudge pandal, you can get maybe the best tiger prawns and fish of pondicherry. I often go for week end in this place. You can taste red wine by only one glass, which easier for a single person. Food is tasty, not too spicy, team is helping you in the choice. A very...
Energy Home Natural Health Food Restaurant: Raw Healthy Food!
harivansha Says: This is such a special restaurant. The raw food theme is supremely different, in context of vegetarian of course. The food is prepared almost raw, at times you know its at least half boiled. Like the cereals or healthy rice. The veges are so tasty even they're prepared...
Donna_in_India Says: Pondicherry has small boutiques, local markets, and Ashram shops. Many are located on Nehru Street and Mahatma Gandhi Road. Specialty products include homemade paper and paper mache products (especially dolls), arts & crafts/handicrafts, terracotta/fine pottery.Two places I...
Donna_in_India Says: Early each morning women clean and water the pavement in front of their houses. They then decorate the pavement using a form of art called Kolam in Tamil Nadu, globally known as Rangoli. Kolams are a symbol of auspiciousness. The traditional medium of rangoli is rice flour...
Donna_in_India Says: Breakfast foods from South India are popular "snacks" that are eaten at other times during the day all over India.My photo shows a sample breakfast. From top left: uppama/upma, kesari, pongal. From bottom left: red chutney, coconut chutney, masala dosa, and vadai/wada. A...
Travelling with Infants/Toddlers
Donna_in_India Says: Indians adore children and you will see (and hear) children all over - at all times - of the day and night. So your children will be welcomed warmly. But if your infant/toddler is new to travelling or is not a good traveller, India may not be the best place to visit. As...
Donna_in_India Says: You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with humans and there is less chance they will bother you. The monkeys that have been fed by humans are more likely to...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Within India dial 100 or 108 for police.2. Within India dial 101 or 108 for medical or fire emergency.3. Although it is common in India, do not offer bribes. If anyone asks for a bribe tell them you will report them to the Anit-Corruption Bureau or the nearest police...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Learn at least Hello, Thank you, Yes, No, and Goodbye in Hindi (at least). 2. Turn your cell phones off inside churches, temples, museums, etc. If it rings and you must take the call, do it outside!3. If there’s a running commentary (live or recorded) or you're on a...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.4. Don't flash jewelry or large sums of money.5. Never pay for anything upfront - including...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Drink bottled water (check to confirm seal has not been broken). Do NOT drink tap water or any water served in a restaurant in a glass unless you saw it being poured from a sealed bottle.2. Mind what you eat. One of my great joys while travelling in India is eating street...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. If there are signs saying “No pictures”, don’t take pictures! (Some airports & bridges, Military Bases, etc. are off-limits!)2. Learn how to use your camera before the trip. If there are signs saying “No flash”, make sure you know how to use the camera without it.3. If...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. Unless on the beaches of Goa, it's best to dress conservatively. No shorts, short skirts, or shirts displaying too much cleavage. You will have to endure uncomfortable stares, and sometimes comments and even "accidental" touching. (Capris & t-shritsare fine.)2. If someone...
Donna_in_India Says: 1. If not taking a prepaid taxi or a metered taxi/rickshaw, negotiate the fare before taking off.2. If spending alot of time with a taxi driver (or any driver), it helps if he speaks and understands basic English.3. Don't drive on highways at night.4. When travelling by...
Donna_in_India Says: N/A Contact your local physician or Travel/Public Health Department for recommendations for vaccinations and malaria meds. (Bring prescriptions for any medicines, including any for contact lenses, eyeglasses.)Don't give money to beggars. It's nice to buy a meal rather than...
Donna_in_India Says: N/ATipping is fairly common in India with the exception of rickshaw drivers or taxi drivers, unless you hire them for the day (although a few rupees or rounding up the fare is always appreciated). These amounts are meant as a guideline. Tip ONLY in rupees, not any other...
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Pondicherry - The French Town - Ayu Mandap
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Q: We are a group of 8 members travelling from Bangalore to Pondicherry(17th dec 2011 in Car) for the first time. We are planning to...
A: Hi, Pondicherry is relatively a small place compared to Bangalore . You can plan for 1 attraction for each day and relax for the rest of the day - this way you can...
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Pondicherry: Relaxing & Charming
Pondicherry is a small town located on the East coast of Southern India, a few hours drive south of Chennai. Its earliest history dates back to pre-historic days when it is believed that it was the......
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Pondicherry was once a french colony, infact it was the largest French Colony in India.....till date u can see the french side of the union territory with all its paris-like "rue de....' streets :-)...
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The inherent ambience of Pondy, as it is fondly called, becomes most evident in the oldest part of the town which flanks the seashore boulevard. Colonial buildings, some which trace back to the 18th...
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Pondicherry - India's French Connection
A little town on the eastern sea board , Pondicherry was a French colony.The old town is a replica of a tiny French town.Auroville and the Ashram are the two most important sights here.
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(Under construction) Pondicherry has a split personality. The guidebooks tell you it has old continental charm. It does, for about 4 by 10 blocks. The rest is all Tamil, and the city is better for......
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