Pondicherry-Situated along Southern Coast of India
The origin of Pondicherry can be traced back to as early as 1st century AD. It is said that Pondicherry had established trade relations with countries like Rome during that period. This claim is further strengthened by the discovery of Roman pottery (dating back to the first half of 1st century AD), which was unearthed from Arikamedu near Pondicherry.
Pondicherry is a quaint little town situated along the southern coast of India. A former French colony, Pondicherry is presently called Puducherry. It is also affectionately called Pondy by the locals. The star attractions of Pondicherry are its tree lined avenues, colonial buildings, clean and serene beaches, backwaters and an array of restaurants that serve tasty combinations of exotic food, to list a few. Pondicherry presents the idyllic location to spend a memorable vacation.
This beautiful seaside location is also the biggest coastal city of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The other places that constitute the Union Territory of Pondicherry are Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Sited at a distance of around 160 km from Chennai, the city of Pondicherry is geographically placed in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. According to legends, the old name of Pondicherry was Vedapuri. Pondicherry is believed to be the abode of one of the greatest and respected sages of Hinduism, Sage Agasthya. Pondicherry was under the rule of numerous south Indian dynasties like the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Pandyas among others.
Pondicherry enjoys great connectivity to other cities in the vicinity as well as with the important places in the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Kerala. A peaceful tourist locale, Pondicherry offers a plethora of accommodation options to its visitors. Pondicherry Hotels cater to the lodging needs of various categories of visitors with its array of Hotels in each category. There are a number of hotels like heritage hotels, budget hotels, Ashram Guest Houses, Luxury hotels, B&B and homestays in Pondicherry, which can be chosen according to one’s preference.
An added attraction of Pondicherry Hotels is the beach resorts that are the favourite choice for most of the travellers. The hotels in Pondicherry also offer good restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines like French, Indian, Asian and Continental among others.
Some of the high-end Pondicherry Hotels are Le Pondy, Zest Big Beach, The Promenade, The Dune Eco Beach Hotel, Le Dupleix, Kailash Beach Resort and La Maison Tamoule, to name a few. The Pondicherry Hotels in the luxury category also offer many additional facilities like online reservation facilities, exotic locations, 24 hours coffee shop, doctor on call, spa and message centre, room services, laundry services and travel assistance among others. These hotels will charge a tariff to the upwards of INR 3500/- for a night.
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