Sunday, 10 January 2016

Promenade Beach - Pondicherry - India

 Promenade beach is the pride of Pondicherry and stretches for approximately 1.5 kms. It is a wonderland for travellers and has some of the most magnificent landmarks like the War Memorial, statue of Joan of Arc and the heritage town hall situated on it. Additionally, one can also spot the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, old lighthouse, the remains of the...

Thursday, 7 January 2016

Ousteri Lake - Pondicherry - India

A picturesque attraction, Ousteri Lake or Osudu Lake is worth a visit. Located at a distance of approximately 10 kilo meters from Pondicherry, this spectacular water body covers a surface area of 390 hectares.  The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) has recognized this lake as one of Asia's important wetlands. The...

Monday, 4 January 2016

Auroville - Pondicherry - India

With shores of soft, golden and black volcanic sand, Auroville beach is one of the best beaches of Pondicherry that is located at a distance of just 12 km from the main town. Flocked by visitors mainly during the weekends, this beach offers spellbinding sunset views. A war memorable dedicated to martyrs of World War I and a 4 m long statue of Mahatama Gandhi are...