Capital of Pondicherry

Pondicherry town, the capital of Pondicherry is an ancient town shrouded in history and mythology. A part of an erstwhile French settlement for over 300 years, the annals of history associate Pondicherry town with the legendary ancient Indian savant Agastya. To add to the union territory's claim to fame, the quaint town also happened to be the final retreats of one of India's greatest revolutionaries, Sri Aurobindo who had played a monumental role in during India's tumultuous struggle for freedom.

Pondicherry town's long colonial years spanned from 1675 until 1954 when it finally coalesced with the newly independent Indian Union. Once upon a town, the tiny and inconspicuous villages that constitute the present Pondicherry witnessed a drastic change of fate when it suddenly burgeoned in a bustling hub of trade and commerce as well as a center of academic excellence where droves of erudite luminaries would flock to quench their intellectual appetite.

The town lies close to the beach and the sun kissed beaches and the exotic combination of white sands, emerald green sea and plenty of bright sunshine is a major draw. Another talking point of the capital of Pondicherry are the quaint colonial houses, police stations and occasional statuettes of Joan of Arc that are a hallmark of the French connection. The world famous Aurobindo Ashram and its offshoot, Auroville are also housed in this town.

Pondicherry town that serves as the capital of its namesake, the union territory of Pondicherry is endowed with an excellent network of arterial roads that facilitate road transport as well as a railway network. The Vayudoot services permit people to arrive by air in the tropical paradise.