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