Serenity Beach, Puducherry

Serenity Beach, Puducherry

Serenity Beach is one of the most beautiful Beaches located in ECR Road of Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. This Beach is located on the scenic ECR road, connects Puducherry with Chennai. Serenity Beach is located close to another famous Auro Beach. This is largely perceived to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Pondicherry. Its pristine golden sands, playing hide and seek with the shimmering waters of the Bay of Bengal; its secluded and quiet ambience are unbeatable and attracts thousands of visitors every year.

The name Serenity is completely apt for this beach due to its peaceful surroundings. Serenity Beach offers several adventure activities like surfing, boating, canoeing and kayaking. This is a perfect destination for sunbathing, swimming and just relaxing. While the picturesque beach is graced by white sand bordered by palm trees, the surrounding blue waters are a surfing hotspot. There is surfing school available for the beginners and professionals. It is a great calming experience to take morning and evening walks here.

You can also witness a large number of fishing boats and some greenery in the form of creepers as you explore the beach. Visitors and locals love to spend moments of repose and relaxation here as the beach is also not over-crowded. Serenity Beach Bazaar is setup on weekends at the beach on East Coast Road. Some of the items sold in bazaar are handicrafts, garments and leather goods.

The Beach is located at about 1 Km from Chinna Mudaliyar Chavadi Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Auro Beach, 8 Kms from Auroville, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 7 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station and 146 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Beach is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ganapathy Chetti Kulam / Kalapet Bus Route or ECR Road connecting Puducherry and Chennai. Tourists can take the local bus going towards Kalapet or any Chennai bound bus plying on the ECR Route, get down at Chinna Mudaliyar Chavadi Bus Stop. The Beach is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Beach from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Saint Francis d'Assisi Church, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry

Saint Francis d'Assisi Church, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry

Saint Francis d'Assisi Church is located at Kuruchikuppam, a fishing village very close to White Town in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. This is a small but old Church located on the shores of Bay of Bengal in a fishing village. This Church opens only during mass. This is majorly servicing the locals. Visiting this church at the nights are not recommended. Tourists can enjoy the less crowded Kuruchikuppam Beach and sun rise here is worth watching. A statue of Kadalamma (Goddess of Sea), holding a child was worshipped.

The Church is situated in Kuruchikuppam, a fishing village very close to White Town in Puducherry Town. The Church is located at about 600 meters from Aurobindo Paper Mill Bus Stop, 900 meters from Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Church is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourist can get down at Aurobindo Paper Mill Bus Stop or Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop. The Church is located at a walkable distance from these Bus Stops. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Church from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Sathya Sai Baba Temple, Pillaichavady, Puducherry

Sathya Sai Baba Temple, Pillaichavady, Puducherry

Sathya Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Sai Baba located at Pillaichavady in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. This Temple is located just opposite to the Pondicherry University Campus and Pondicherry Engineering College. It is very close to the Bay of Bengal shore in the East Coast Road. This is undoubtedly one of the best maintained Temples​ in Puducherry.

Contact

Sathya Sai Baba Temple,

R.S.No.195/2, Shirdi Sai Nagar, 

Opp. Pondicherry Engineering College, 

Pillaichavady, Pondicherry – 605 014

Phone: + 91 413 65560 / 236 938

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This Temple is located just opposite to the Pondicherry University Campus and Pondicherry Engineering College. The Temple is located just opposite to St. James Court Beach Resort. The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Pondicherry University Gate – 1 Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Auro Beach, 9 Kms from Auroville, 11 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 13 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station and 133 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ganapathy Chetti Kulam / Kalapet Bus Route or ECR Road connecting Puducherry and Chennai. Tourists can take the local bus going towards Kalapet or any Chennai bound bus plying on the ECR Route, get down at Pondicherry University Gate – 1 Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium, Puducherry

Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium, Puducherry

Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium (also known as Puducherry Science Park) is a public science planetarium located in Lawspet in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. The centre was designed, developed and set up by the National Council of Science Museums. The capital cost of Rupees 375 Lakhs approximately for this facility was equally shared by the Government of India and Government of Puducherry. The Digital Planetarium's cost was borne by the State. The Center was opened to Public on May 4, 2015.

Science Centre & Planetarium 

The Science Centre and Planetarium sprawl over a 3-acre land with a built-up area of 1500 m2. Each centre is unique in terms of theme, concept, mechanics and exhibitions considering local elements.

Marine Life Gallery:

The marine life gallery occupies 300 m2 divided in five sections Marine Ecology, Marine Diversity, Marine Resources, Threats to Marine Resources and Marine Tourism.

Fun Science Gallery:

The Fun Science Gallery spreads over an area of about 300 m2, is full of opportunities for visitors to interact, explore and experience various aspects of science in a highly entertaining ambiance.

Science Park:

Outside, the Science Park covers 1 acre. It features interactive exhibits.

Digital Planetarium:

The Digital Planetarium simulates a dynamic view of the sky to inform visitors about astronomy.

Science Demonstration Corner:

The Science Demonstration Corner conducts live demonstrations and experiments to groups of visitors and students.

Children's Corner:

The "Children's Corner" is a place where children can enjoy simple experiments with a variety of puzzles and science kits.

Workshop:

A workshop equipped with tools and tackles is provided for maintenance of the exhibits and development of new ones.

Tickets

Students of government and government-aided schools will have free entry to the Science Centre and Planetarium, which would likely be fixed for certain days. For children up to the age of 12, the ticket price has been fixed at Rs 5 for the Science Centre and Rs 10 for the Planetarium. For adults, it has been fixed at Rs10 for the Science Centre and Rs 20 for the Planetarium. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. every day except national and notified holidays.

Contact

Puducherry Science Centre And Planetarium

25/22, 1st Main Road, Kurinji Nagar,

Lawspet, Puducherry 605 008

Phone: +91 413 225 7222

Email: pscp.pon@nic.in

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The Planetarium is situated very close to Cluny School in Lawspet Area of Puducherry. The Planetarium is located at about 200 meters Poniyamman Kovil Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 4 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station and 145 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Planetarium is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Poniyamman Kovil Bus Stop. The Planetarium is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Planetarium from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Kizhoor Referendum Monument, Villianur, Puducherry

Kizhoor Referendum Monument, Villianur, Puducherry

Kizhoor Referendum Monument is a heritage structure located in Kizhoor Village in Villianur Commune in Puducherry District in Union Territory of Puducherry. Kizhoor has an important place in the Indian Independence Movement. French Government had conducted a Referendum in Kizhoor either to continue as a French Colonial State or to unite with the Indian nation. The French government conceded the merger of Puducherry and other French establishments to India at Kizhoor.

Pondicherry played a dual role in the history of the freedom movement. It fought for its own freedom and also gave tremendous support to India’s independence struggle against the British. The post-independence government initiated discussions to integrate the French-Indian territories with the country. The National Youth Congress began a Satyagraha. Pro-merger processions were organized by freedom fighters who were often lathi-charged, their flags seized and torn by the French-Indian police.

A momentous event in Pondicherry’s freedom movement occurred on 18 October 1954 when all elected members of the Representative Assembly and the Municipal Councils met to consider the joint proposals of the French and Indian Governments for a final settlement through a Referendum. This is known as Kizhoor Congress. Monsieur Balasubramanian, President of Assemblée Réprésentative, was the presiding officer of the congress which voted in secret ballot. An overwhelming majority of 170 out of 178 members favored the merger of French Indian territories with India.

France transferred its last four territories — Pondicherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe — to India on November 1, 1954. M R K Nehru, General Secretary of Foreign Affairs, hoisted the Indian flag. Kewal Singh, the first High Commissioner of the new state and Pierre Landy, special diplomatic representative of the French Republic Government, exchanged signatures at the Governor’s transfer of power ceremony. It was on August 16, 1962 that, in adherence to the time-tested template of the voice of the people being the voice of God, the French Government conceded the merger of Puducherry and other French establishments through De Jure Transfer.

This was a direct sequel to the verdict registered at a referendum for merger of Puducherry with the Indian Union. A Monument called Kizhoor Referendum Monument, was constructed at Kizhoor in remembrance to this event. The Monument is located at about 2 Km from Pakkam Kootroad Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Nallathur, 7 Kms from Ariyur, 7 Kms from Chinna Babu Samudram Railway Station, 13 Kms from Villianur, 14 Kms from Villianur Railway Station, 16 Kms from Thavalakuppam, 22 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 24 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 163 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Monument is situated on Pondicherry to Maducarai Bus Route via Thavalakuppam. Tourists can take PRTC Bus No 20 and get down at Pakkam Kootroad Bus Stop. The Monument can be reached by taking local auto from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Monument from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry, Chinna Babu Samudhram and Villianur. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Pudhukuppam Beach, Puducherry

Pudhukuppam Beach, Puducherry

Pudhukuppam Beach is one of the most beautiful Beaches located off the Pondicherry to Cuddalore Road after Chunnambar Boat House in Pudhukuppam Village in Bahour Commune in Puducherry District in Union Territory of Puducherry. This Beach is neat, clean and not so crowded. You will not find shop here not even small shops. Better to carry water and snacks. But don’t throw the wastes in beach. It is a peaceful place to enjoy alone or with groups.

The Beach is located at about 100 meters from Pudhukuppam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Mullodai Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Bahour, 16 Kms from Ariyankuppam, 20 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 24 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 166 Kms from Chennai Airport.

The Beach is situated on Pondicherry to Cuddalore Bus Route connecting Puducherry and Cuddalore. Tourists can take the Cuddalore bound Bus and get down at Mullodai Bus Stop. The Beach can be reached by Autos available from this Bus Stop. PRTC Bus No 3B & 7A from Pondicherry Main Bus Stand will take you directly to the Pudhukuppam Village. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Beach from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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Promenade Beach, Puducherry

Promenade Beach, Puducherry

Promenade Beach is the popular stretch of beachfront in the Town of Puducherry, India, along the Bay of Bengal. It is also known as Pondicherry Beach. It is a 1.2-kilometre-long stretch in Pondicherry, starts from War Memorial and end at Dupleix Park on the Goubert Avenue. This Beach is a haven for travelers and beach enthusiasts. This beach is also a favorite haunt for locals for the morning and evening walks besides being an all-time favorite picnic destination. The sunrise and sunset views from the beach are especially beautiful and so does the view of moon shimmering on the sea waters.

Some of the popular nearby attractions which the travelers can also visit while visiting Promenade beach are War Memorial, Chief Secretariat, Dupleix Statue, Gandhi Statue, Bharathi Park, Pondicherry Old Light House, Our Lady of Angels Church, The Promenade, Le Café and Dupleix Park. Vehicle entry is banned on the beach front area during evening, which allows people to chill out and relax in peace. Also, the seashore, beach shacks, food cart, and sea-facing cafes and restaurants that enhance the charm of the beach.

The Beach is located at about 500 meters from GH Bus Stop, 850 meters from Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Beach is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at GH Bus Stop. The Beach is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Beach from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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