My routes across India, city by city. Kept for memory, shared if you plan to backpack around India too.

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Pondicherry, Pondicherry: places to visit, food to try, travel notes, and map.

State: Pondicherry Region: Southern Category: Coastal, Monuments and Museums, Backpacker Accommodation: Zostel, goSTOPS Travel: Bike Rental, Auto

Must visit

  • French Quarter (White Town)
  • Auroville
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram
  • Promenade Beach
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
  • Paradise Beach

Must try

  • French bakery breakfast in White Town
  • crêpes and espresso at Café des Arts
  • Auroville Matrimandir meditation (book ahead)
  • sunrise at Promenade Beach
  • cycling White Town streets at 7am before traffic
  • fresh seafood at Seagulls restaurant
  • Pondicherry-style fish curry