About the Pondicherry Beaches :

Pondicherry is the must-visit place for all the leisure-seekers. If you want to enjoy peace and serenity in a retreat away from the daily arduous life, then Pondicherry is the ideal place for you. When you go through the Pondicherry Overview , you will find that there are many tourist attractions in Pondicherry. It includes Auroville city, Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden. Along with them, stunning and attractive Pondicherry Beaches are also major attractions of Pondicherry Tourism.

Pondicherry Beaches always attract huge number of tourists. Miles and miles of powdery white sandy beaches, which dazzle with the rays of sun and clear blue water will mesmerize you on your visit to Pondicherry Beaches. Within this calm surrounding you will find a solitary seagull or shore birds as your companion on the sea beach. Though the Pondicherry Beaches are dotted with numerous resorts, cafes, bars and cottages, for the convenience of the tourists, yet they maintain their serenity and tranquility.

Some important Pondicherry Beaches are as follows:

 

Plage Paradiso (Paradise Beach) :
At Chunnambar, 8 kms from the town, along Cuddalore Main Road, lies this stretch of tropical paradise. Flanked h a quiet-flowing creek on one side. In fact, you can sail downstream to the sands and pitch up a cozy seaside tent for yourself. Overnighting within the tree-houses on the backwater banks provides a relishing experience of the great outdoors. A short, pleasant cruise into the sea from here could reward you with the memorable sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat, horsing around.

Karaikal Beach :
Sunrise-watchers can catch their magnificent view over the bay, with the pretty Arasalar river reaching out to the sea. Alternatively, you can canoe or kayak in picture-book surroundings. Have a round of beach volley ball. Or, armed with the angling gear, you can reel in a surprise.

Mahe Beach :
Twenty two kms south of Kannur, on the northern strip of coastal Kerala lies this bewitching beach strip. From Calicut, you will find this 75 kms north of the town, bordered by a luxuriant crop of tall palm. And dotted with numerous fishing hamlets.

Yanam River Cruise :
Yanam, in coastal Andhra Pradesh, provides a different route to exhilaration. As you enjoy a sunset cruise down the spectacular Goringa Godavari river which winds through rich mangrove forests.

Serenity Beach :
A ten-minute drive to the north of the town brings you to these virgin sands. The ambience is well-captured in its name. You can touch the calm. Ideal for a quick dip, a touch of the sun and a cool reprieve in the shade.