pondicherry

 

If Jaipur is the Pink City and Jodphur is the Blue City, then Pondicherry is certainly the Yellow City. In this Pondicherry travel guide, I’m going to share my experiences and help you have the best possible visit!

Known by the locals as Pondy, this charming city in Tamil Nadu is yet more proof of India’s diversity.

My first two months in India had already included snowy mountains, desert, busy cities, tranquil nature, Hindu temples and Sikh pilgrimage sites, so why not throw a tropical Catholic town into the mix?

Like many other Asian settlements – Hoi An in Vietnam for example – the French are responsible for the look of Pondicherry.

While I did really enjoy my time in Pondy, the colonialist influence made me feel uncomfortable. Probably because I’ve learnt so much about the British involvement in India and the atrocities that came with it.

That’s not the most upbeat way to start this Pondicherry tourist guide but I had to get it out of the way!

Pondicherry is a perfect destination for solo female travel in India. If the fast pace of life has got on top of you while in India, Pondy is the perfect place to unwind. You can relax in cute cafes, drink good coffee and simply relax a little.