Offbeat things to do in Pondicherry

Pondicherry is a peaceful yet adventurous place in India. To make your visit memorable, you can try these offbeat things to do in Pondicherry.

Water Sports

Paradise Beach and Karaikal Beach are popular choice for water sports in Pondicherry. You can indulge in boating, canoeing, kayaking, back-water sailing, and even camping at the beach side.

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Holidaying in houseboat

The houseboats in Pondicherry offer an experience to relinquish the rest of your life. The boathouse takes you past paddy fields, dense coconut grooves, traditional villages, fishing nets, water lilies, and many more. On your voyage, you can also encounter turtles, crabs, kingfisher birds and many other rare aquatic species.

Tour the Anglo-French textile mills

The Anglo-French textile mill is a unit of Pondicherry Textile Corporation Ltd and is one of India’s oldest operating mills. Though today, it is equipped with automatic looms, you can still feel the authentic production process. You can even purchase some good fabrics at unbelievable prices here.

Meditation and Yoga

Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville are popular in the world for their peaceful aura and their meditation practices. Pondicherry is a place of spiritual retreat and you can take peaceful walk around the beaches, spas, therapies, etc. The place is a heaven for those seeking a relaxing break from the routine.

Scuba diving and Surfing

You can also enjoy  Scuba Diving and Surfing in Pondicherry. There are private organizations offering these services. You can also indulge in surf safaris, tour the natural and man made coral reefs, pool diving, to name some.

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Editor’s note- Do not forget to take a camera on your trip to Pondicherry. The city exclaims with the natural wonders, which you would definitely want to capture and share your experiences with family and friends.

You can also book an intercity cab in Pondicherry to travel from place to place hassle free.

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