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 old pier, Dupleix statue and the old customs house located on the Promenade Beach.

The beach remains crowded with visitors enjoying sports activities like volleyball and swimming during the evening. Waterscape, ocean spray and myriad reaction of people make the beach an attractive destination of Pondicherry.

The 1.5 km long promenade running along the beach is the pride of Puducherry. One can relax or take a stroll any time of the day. 

                                   Promenade beach is the most popular beach in Pondicherry. 

Some of the best restaurants of Pondicherry majorly dealing with traditional cuisine and seafood can be found here

       Hawkers selling out local street food and handicrafts are a common sight near the beach.

Just opposite to the beach, the Tourist Information Centre is present within an esthetically heritage building for any kind of help needed.

How to Reach

By Air

There is an international airport at Pondicherry.

By Railways

Pondicherry railway station is nearby the beach; from the railway station there are lots of taxis and busses to the beach.

By Bus

To reach Pondicherry, Chennai is the best option, as it has surplus busses for Pondicherry; from Pondicherry bus stand hire a taxi to reach the beach.

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