Nehru Statue, Pondicherry

Nehru Statue, Pondicherry

Nehru Statue is located across the street standing face to face from the imposing Gandhi statue, the Nehru statue is also flanked by four pillars from Gingee. The space in front plays host to various cultural, musical and commercial activities throughout the year. It was built in honor of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, this imposing structure stands on the eastern end of the Gandhi Thidal directly facing the Mahatma Gandhi Statue.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, along with Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most influential leaders during and after India's freedom struggle. The pristine white statue, although not as tall as the Mahatma Gandhi statue, is placed on a fairly tall pedestal, which makes it of a comparable height. Nehru Statue is located on the eastern end of the Gandhi Thidal directly facing the Mahatma Gandhi Statue and located in front of Bharathi Park. This is located very near to the Beach Front.

The Statue is located at about 600 meters from Government Hospital Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Statue is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Government Hospital Bus Stop. The Statue is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Statue from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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