Heritage Town

Puducherry

Popular places to visit

Pondicherry Promenade Beach

Pondicherry Promenade Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Pondicherry which includes religious elements

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pondicherry Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse, a sandy beach and rugged coastline

Pondicherry Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a visit to Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Pondicherry Lighthouse
Sacred Heart of Jesus featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.

Sacred Heart of Jesus
Botanical Gardens which includes a garden

Botanical Gardens

Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.

Botanical Gardens
French Institute

French Institute

Explore the campus of French Institute during your stay in Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

French Institute

Things to do

The Best of Pondicherry: A Private Sightseeing Tour

The Best of Pondicherry: A Private Sightseeing Tour

P6,405
per adult
The Best of Pondicherry: A Private Sightseeing Tour
Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai by Car with a Guided Experience

Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai by Car with a Guided Experience

P11,180
per adult
Pondicherry Day Trip from Chennai by Car with a Guided Experience
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

P7,942
per traveler
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry

Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry

P8,877
per adult
Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry
Mangrove Forest

Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch

P23,371
per adult
Pichavaram Mangrove & Nataraja Temple Chidambaram from Pondicherry with lunch
Auroville Guided Walking Tour

Auroville Guided Walking Tour

P1,168
per adult
Auroville Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Heritage Town

Vasavi Residenzcy
Vasavi Residenzcy
2 out of 5
163 Sardar Vallabhai Patel Salai, Puducherry, PY
Stay at this hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and ...
"The room I booked through Hotels.com was unavailable, and Vasavi Residenzy informed us that they had no association with the booking. They asked us to pay ₹4,000 for one night if we still needed the room."

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

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Vasavi Residenzcy
Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
3 out of 5
New 44, old 58 Perumal Koil Street, Puducherry, Pondicherry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,562 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P5,562
P6,563 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
A memorable stay
"an old home superbly refurbished, with many nods to the history of the building, and the family who lived there many years ago. The ambience is excellent, staff friendly and the place very clean and well appointed. The restaurant served excellent local cuisine."

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
Martine's Residency
Martine's Residency
2.5 out of 5
87 Muthu Mariamman Kovil St, Puducherry, PY
Stay at this hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Paradise Beach ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
"Good good"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Martine's Residency
French Breeze Residency
French Breeze Residency
2.5 out of 5
112 Muthu Mariamman Koil St, Puducherry, PY
Stay at this hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Paradise Beach ...
"Property rooms are too compact"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

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French Breeze Residency
Saara Inn
Saara Inn
2 out of 5
23 Sankara Das St Heritage Town, Puducherry, PY
The price is P892 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P892
P999 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Paradise Beach are ...
Saara Inn
Itsy Hotels Red Lotus Heritage, Promenade Beach
Itsy Hotels Red Lotus Heritage, Promenade Beach
3 out of 5
No. 48-58 Nehru Street, Puducherry
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P1,197 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P1,197
P1,340 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Paradise ...
6.8/10 (22 reviews)
Fantastic stay at Itsy Red Lotus
"Staff were fantastic making many local travel arrangement for us and advising where to eat and get local provisions. Location is great, in the hub but not too noisy. We were a party of 4, staying 3 nights and we would recomend this hotel highly for the price."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

Itsy Hotels Red Lotus Heritage, Promenade Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Heritage Town

Pondicherry showing religious aspects

White Town

White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.

White Town
Pondicherry Lighthouse showing a lighthouse

Pondicherry Beach

Travelers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pondicherry Beach
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Bharathidasan Nagar

Though Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens.

Bharathidasan Nagar
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Balamurugan Nagar

While Balamurugan Nagar isn't home to many top sights, Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sacred Heart Church are some notable places to visit nearby.

Balamurugan Nagar
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Mothilal Nagar

While there might not be top attractions in Mothilal Nagar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ousteri Lake and Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Mothilal Nagar

Heritage Town