Puducherry
Homestays & villas in Pondicherry
French Quarter homes and seaside stays on the Coromandel coast
Pondicherry blends French colonial streets with Tamil life and the calm of Auroville. Stay in a yellow-walled villa in White Town, a Tamil Quarter heritage home or a quiet cottage near the beaches north and south of town.
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White Town walks
Bougainvillea-lined streets, colonial villas, cafés and the Promenade along the sea.
Auroville and the ashram
Visit the Matrimandir, Auroville's community cafés and workshops, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in town.
Beaches and surf
Serenity Beach for beginners' surfing, and quiet stretches at Auroville and Paradise Beach.
Good to know
How do I get to Pondicherry?
Chennai International Airport is about 150 km away — around three hours by road along the East Coast Road. Puducherry also has a small airport with limited flights.
White Town or Auroville — where should I stay?
White Town for walkable cafés, heritage and the Promenade; Auroville and the coast to its north for quiet, green and beach access.
Is Pondicherry good for a weekend from Chennai or Bengaluru?
Yes — it is an easy drive from Chennai and an overnight bus or six-to-seven-hour drive from Bengaluru.