Puducherry the little Union Territory lies in the eastern side of the Indian Peninsula. The land boasts of a rich past. The legend has it that Puducherry was the abode of ancient sage Agastya. Apart from the myths, remnants of an ancient port and discovery Chola coins prove its past glories.
The history of modern Puducherry began with the arrival of the French in 1673. it became a part of Indian Union in 1954.
The land does not promise a stock of monuments as you travel to Puducherry. Despite being a seaside resort, it is different from typical beach resorts.
This is a place where history still lingers in its buildings and boulevards. The French legacy is evident in its landscaped town and imposing churches. People travel to Puducherry because of its ambience.
Pondicherry is the capital city of The Union Territory of Puducherry and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India.
A French colony until 1954, this coastal town retains a number of colonial buildings, churches, statues, and systematic town planning, as well as urban architecture of the local Tamil style. As such the town has been dubbed "The Europe of India". The town struggles to preserve what little remains of the ambiance once created by this unique mix of cultural heritage. It nevertheless draws tourists from around the world and from across India. Pondicherry is also a popular weekend destination, which can be reached easily from the nearby cities such as Chennai and Bangalore, principally because lower taxation on alcoholic beverages makes drinking in the Union Territory enclave much less expensive than in neighboring states.
