Nishchal’s guidebook
Food scene
Hangover - Lounge Bar
A newly launched bar with great city views!
Le Petit Four
Le Petit Four’s newly opened magnificent cafe spot! Don’t miss it!
The best place to shop in town for your groceries! Honest people and excellent service!
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Grinde
Saint Louis StreetThe best place to shop in town for your groceries! Honest people and excellent service!
Lovely and upmarket restaurant. Please book in advance
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Coromandel Cafe
8 Romain Rolland StLovely and upmarket restaurant. Please book in advance
Villa Shanti
14 Suffren StThis is a beautiful place and the food is amazing!
La Villa
11 Surcouf StAuthentic French food
Villa Helena Heritage Guest House & Restaurant
13 Bussy StAuthentic French cuisine
Baker Street
A favourite for a quick bite
Cute and lovely sea-food/French style authentic restaurant. One of my favourites! Go try it!
Le Club (LA TENDANCE)
5 Bussy StreetCute and lovely sea-food/French style authentic restaurant. One of my favourites! Go try it!
Wine Top Notch
South BoulevardDo you want to buy a drink to unwind? This is the place to go!
Night life in Pondy - this is the place!
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LB2 Lounge and icecubes club
2 La Bourdonnais StNight life in Pondy - this is the place!
Decently priced menu and perfect for Indian (veg/non-veg) food! I order from here all the time!
De Bussy Restaurant
81 Bussy StDecently priced menu and perfect for Indian (veg/non-veg) food! I order from here all the time!
Auroville Bakery
Auroville RoadExcellent place to catch up for a quick meal!
Bread & Chocolate
Auroville RoadOne of the most authentic western pastries
Zuka chocolate cafe
16 Goubert AvenueNice place for a quick bite
A lovely vegetarian restaurant at a reasonable price!
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Surguru Spot Restaurant
12 JN RoadA lovely vegetarian restaurant at a reasonable price!
Sri Murugan Cafe
258 Ambalathadayar Madam StSome local flavour and very quick turn-around for orders!
New Banana Cafe & Restaurant
I love the continental food, especially the grilled chicken!
AURA Store
16 Goubert AveOn the rock beach - nice place to catch a quick cup of coffee!
WHITE TOWN LIQUORS
52 Bussy StreetNewly opened shop!
Lovely place to enjoy a private beach, good food and nice ambience. This is 30 min from Pondy near Paradise Beach.
Le Pondy Beach Resort Pondicherry
PostLovely place to enjoy a private beach, good food and nice ambience. This is 30 min from Pondy near Paradise Beach.
Private beach, good food and nice ambience. This is 30 min from Pondy near Paradise Beach.
RKN Beach Resort
Private beach, good food and nice ambience. This is 30 min from Pondy near Paradise Beach.
They have sundowners every two weeks or so, nice music/djs. The restaurant is good as well.
Grand Hotel D' Europe
28 Rue Suffren StreetThey have sundowners every two weeks or so, nice music/djs. The restaurant is good as well.
Gelato Italian ice cream
2 La Bourdonnais StreetCute and nice place for a quick ice cream!
Dhaba Cafe
1 Canteen StLe Chateau
Nice place to hang out and have some good food!
Dharma Vilas
Excellent authentic south Indian menu
Sightseeing
Ашрам Шри Ауробиндо
No. 9 Marine StreetFor peace and tranquillity
Casablanca
165 Mission StNice place to shop
Василика Святого Сердца
132 South BoulevardBeautifully constructed church
Enjoy the beautiful sound of waves while you stroll around the beach
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Promenade Beach
Enjoy the beautiful sound of waves while you stroll around the beach
Raj Nivas
4 St Martin StThe Governor's house!
Beautifully crafted museum in the heart of Puducherry!
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Pondicherry Museum
Canteen StreetBeautifully crafted museum in the heart of Puducherry!
Enjoy a morning walk in this beautifully maintained park!
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Парк Бхарати
Enjoy a morning walk in this beautifully maintained park!
French War Memorial
Mahe de Labourdonnais StreetRespect to the soldiers!
Beautifully designed church in the busy mission street!
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Собор Непорочного Зачатия Пресвятой Девы Марии
204 Mission StBeautifully designed church in the busy mission street!
Ботанический сад Пондичерри
Maraimalai Adigal SalaiNice way to unwind in nature
Пляж Серенити
Unnamed RoadTake a dip in the ocean!
Tanto Pizzeria
Auroville RoadLovely pizzas
Kallialay Surf School
Serenity Beach RoadBest Surf School in town
Spice Route
No.6 Bussy StThis is a decent night club. You have a dance floor and some great music.
Chintz Boutique
28 Romain Rolland StreetExcellent place to shop! Authentic stuff!
Anokhi
1 Casern StShopping with a difference!
For enthusiasts who would like a great diving experience. Highly qualified staff and meticulous training.
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Temple Adventures
Archbishop Kasturibai Gandhi StreetFor enthusiasts who would like a great diving experience. Highly qualified staff and meticulous training.
Понди Оушен Парк
17/A2 Cuddalore RoadLovely getaway for family with kids! Lots of fun activities!
This is a lovely bird sanctuary/lake if you feel like having a quiet time in nature!
Osudu Lake Bird Sanctuary
This is a lovely bird sanctuary/lake if you feel like having a quiet time in nature!
Red Earth Riding School
Edayanchavadi RoadHorse riding at it’s finest!
I recommend this cultural centre that has various activities such as yoga classes, bollywood dance classes, cycle tours, cooking classes, etc.
Sita Cultural Centre
22 Kandappa Mudaliar StI recommend this cultural centre that has various activities such as yoga classes, bollywood dance classes, cycle tours, cooking classes, etc.
One stop shop for all quick shopping before you head back to your hometown
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Pothys
400 Anna SalaiOne stop shop for all quick shopping before you head back to your hometown
Cottage Industries
3 Ranga Pillai StThe best incense sticks, soaps, candles, etc.
Fabindia
390-392 Mahatma Gandhi RoadThe famous Fabindia - I buy a lot of ethnic wear from here!
In case of any unforeseen events, this hospital is well equipped to handle patients throughout the day/night.
Clinic Nallam
86 Eswaran Dharmaraja Kovil StreetIn case of any unforeseen events, this hospital is well equipped to handle patients throughout the day/night.
Торговый центр Providence
Cuddalore RoadThe only decent mall in Pondy!
JANAKI
16 Ambalathadayar Madam StreetFantastic products and authentic food!
Natural ingredients used for the best products in town (cards, sarees, Ayurvedic products, soaps, wooden objects, etc)
Laboratoires Senteurs
7 St Gilles StNatural ingredients used for the best products in town (cards, sarees, Ayurvedic products, soaps, wooden objects, etc)
Рекомендации для путешественников
Транспорт
Booking a scooter/bike rental
In main town Pondicherry, Samir will give you the right scooter bikes for rental. His number: +91 93677 10762
Location: 25, Mission St, Heritage Town, Puducherry, 605001
For bicycles, you can contact Mr. Raghu: +91 74488 55552. He also rents scooter bikes in case you don't get one from Samir.
Location: No 22, Chetty St, Heritage Town, Puducherry, 605001
Please ensure you are always carrying an ID with you. The local police can stop you at times.
Транспорт
Local Travel Agency
Chetak Travels
2, Jawaharlal Nehru Street, Pondicherry - 605001, India
Phone: +91 413 4508111/4209615/2332615
www.chetak-travels.com
This travel agency is owned by the Host, Mr. Nishchal DOLIA (Managing Director).