Pondicherry travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pondicherry

With a population of 227.411, Pondicherry is the largest city in Puducherry, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pondicherry to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pondicherry

Pondicherry in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pondicherry in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1198
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pondicherry in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 502 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Pondicherry, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Pondicherry

Plane

When flying to Pondicherry, you’ll arrive at Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pondicherry, you’ll arrive at Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Pondicherry

Airlines serving Pondicherry

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,722 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pondicherry

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,882 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pondicherry

Most booked hotels in Pondicherry

The Residency Towers Puducherry
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,051+
Accord Puducherry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,422+
Ocean Spray
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,255+
Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 3,753+
Ravi Krishna Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 1,334+
The Promenade Pondicherry
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 7,716+

Hiring a car in Pondicherry

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Pondicherry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Pondicherry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.