Location of Puducherry

Pondicherry is one of the most fascinating destinations in India. A French territory for a long time, Pondichery is an interesting mix of Indian and European culture, which is very well reflected in the lifestyle of the people and architecture of the place.Pondicherry boasts of numerous palm-fringed beaches, splendid sea resorts, beautiful backwaters, facilities for water sports centre, fabulous tiny fishing villages and hamlets. The most importnat attraction of Pondicherry is Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the world-class Auroville city and the internationally acclaimed Yoga centers.

Air

As Pondicherry does not have an airport in its territory so visitors avail the facility of Chennai International Airport while coming to Pondicherry. This airport is just 135 km from Pondicherry and regular flights arrive here from Europe,Middle East,USA .At Chennai Airport all the private and public airlines operate.

Rail

The nearest railway junction is Villupuram which is 36 km away and is connected to Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram . You also have the option of taking train from Bangalore to Cuddalore. Southern Railways operates here.

Road

Another way to reach Pondicherry is by road. Well connected road network is there in Pondicherry with National Highway No. 45 traversing the whole of Pondicherry . Chennai is 150 km from Pondicherry and Bangalore being 320 km , one can easily access Pondicherry from these two cities. Pondicherry is well reached by road from Chennai, Bangalore and even from Kerala.

Buses

leave from Chennai at the Tamil Nadu State Express Bus Stand (also known as the Thiruvalluvur Bus Stand ) at Parry's Corner regularly and take about four hours to reach Pondicherry bus stand. For the tourist who want to enjoy the journey the East Coast Road is more scenic than National Highway 45 through Tindivanam