White Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Pondicherry featuring religious aspects
Pondicherry featuring street scenes and markets
White Town
Pondicherry featuring street scenes
Pondicherry Lighthouse which includes a beach and a lighthouse

Popular places to visit

Pondicherry Promenade Beach

Pondicherry Promenade Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Pondicherry featuring religious aspects

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.

Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pondicherry Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse, a beach and rugged coastline

Pondicherry Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a stop at Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Pondicherry Lighthouse
French War Memorial

French War Memorial

You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a trip to French War Memorial. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

French War Memorial
French Institute

French Institute

Explore the campus of French Institute as part of your travels around Puducherry. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

French Institute

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Learn about the local history of Puducherry with a stop at Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Activities

Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry

Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry

AU$21
per adult
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry
Matri Mandir, Pondicherry tour

Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy

AU$352
per adult
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours

AU$309
per adult
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Best of the Pondicherry

Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)

AU$188
per traveller
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

AU$211
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry

Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry

AU$242
per adult
Stroll Through The French Quarters Of Pondicherry
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Our pick of the best White Town Hotel Deals

The Promenade Pondicherry

The Promenade Pondicherry

4 out of 5
23 Goubert Avenue Pondicherry - 605 001, Puducherry, Pondicherry
The price is AU$166 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
AU$166
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Pondicherry Museum and Pondicherry ...
7.4/10 Good! (146 reviews)
"Overall condition is good! Access to the beach was an added attraction. Lack of parking is a handicap!"

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

The Promenade Pondicherry
Treebo Grace Inn, 3 Min Walk From Promenade Beach

Treebo Grace Inn, 3 Min Walk From Promenade Beach

3 out of 5
No 82, Ambour Salai, White Town, Puducherry
The price is AU$33 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$33
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Pondicherry Promenade Beach and French War Memorial ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)
"The hotel was ok,passable. The room was a good size and had a decent smart tv,which was appreciated with a teenager in tow. The room looked clean but didnt feel clean,which I know isnt a useful review. The location was very handy for shops,ATM, eateries etc. A 10 minute walk to the beach,but you ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Treebo Grace Inn, 3 Min Walk From Promenade Beach
Le Dupleix

Le Dupleix

3.5 out of 5
5 Rue De La Caserne, Puducherry, Pondicherry
The price is AU$130 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$130
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Notre Dame de Anges ...
8/10 Very Good! (84 reviews)
"Beautiful renovated 18th century property, walking distance to the beach and other attractions, staff was excellent. Enjoy"

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Le Dupleix
La Plage SeaView Suites

La Plage SeaView Suites

3 out of 5
No.40, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry, PY
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Notre Dame de Anges and Eglise ...
7.8/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"The place is situated right on promenade and easy to navigate in the neighborhood and the staff was helpful- had difficulty at my 630 am checkout as there was no one to do it - had to do all kinds of gyrations to checkout so I could leave and catch my bus - food is average but there are some decent ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

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La Plage SeaView Suites
Petit Palais

Petit Palais

3 out of 5
59 Suffren St, Puducherry, PY
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Jawahar Toy Museum and Eglise de Notre ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Charming
"Hotel Staff were very friendly and helpful it was a pleasant stay in a charming room. It was nice to have the pool for a refreshing swim on a hot day. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

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Petit Palais
Grand Hotel D' Europe

Grand Hotel D' Europe

3 out of 5
28 Rue Suffren, Puducherry, PY
The price is AU$205 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$205
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Notre Dame de Anges and Eglise de Notre ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, very comfortable and nicely maintained. Interesting, historic building in great location - easy walking distance to many sights in White Town. Nice restaurant food and great cocktails, but a la carte breakfast was not available - only buffet, which was simple but good. Management ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2024

Grand Hotel D' Europe
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Other neighbourhoods around White Town

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Heritage Town

3/5(1 area review)

Heritage Town is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Pondicherry Lighthouse if you have time to explore the area.

Heritage Town
Pondicherry Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse

Pondicherry Beach

Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pondicherry Beach
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Balamurugan Nagar

Though Balamurugan Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Botanical Gardens.

Balamurugan Nagar
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Bharathidasan Nagar

Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Botanical Gardens and Sacred Heart of Jesus are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bharathidasan Nagar
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Mothilal Nagar

Though Mothilal Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Mothilal Nagar

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