City
GuideThe origin of Pondicherry is buried in legends. According to one view, the town was once called Vedapuri and was a seat of Vedic culture, and the abode of Sage Agastya. Prof. Jonvean Dubrouil, the French archeologist believes that the Ashram of Agastya was on the very spot where the main building of Sri Aurobindo Ashram stands today.
Attractions
Arikamedhu
Arikamedhu It is an archaeological site at a distance of 20 kms from the Pondicherry town. Recent excavations here have revealed some Roman coins, wine jars and other remains, which prove that Arikamedhu was the earliest Indo - Roman trading centre.
Auroville
Auroville The city of Dawn as it is also called was established in 1968. People from many parts of the world have settled down here making it a microcosmic replica of the world - a number of different communities living in harmony. There are about 40 settlements in Auroville.
Botanical Garden
The garden was laid out in the year 1826. Many plants were brought here from the different parts of the country and also places like Ceylon and Reumian.
The Governor's Square encloses a beautiful garden which has a monument Aayi Mandapam at its centre. There are some carved monolithic pillars, which were brought to Pondicherry from Gingee in 1751.
Shri Aurobindo Ashram
Shri
Aurobindo, a famous poet established the Ashram in 1920. The Samadhi in
the Ashram premises is the final resting place of Sri Aurobindo and the
mother. The Ashram has become a centre for the practice of Yoga and a
place of learning. The ashram activities include agriculture,
industries, art and culture.Promenade
An ideal place for a stroll, the Promenade is a 1.5Km long walk built along the beach. On the beachfront, there are statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jeanne d'Arc and Dupleix, a war memorial, the Heritage building and an old lighthouse that is 27 metres tall.
Best time to visit
June To Mid September
Trekking Season: May To Mid-October
Mountaineering Season: Mid-May To Mid-October
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