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Puducherry (Pondicherry)
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Why visit Puducherry (Pondicherry)
The union territory of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry; generally known as ‘Pondy’) was under French colonial rule until 1954. Some people here still speak French (and English with French accents). The internationally famous Sri Aurobindo Ashram and its offshoot just north of town, Auroville, draw large numbers of spiritually-minded visitors. Thus Pondy’s vibe: less faded colonial-era ville, more bohemian-chic, New Age–meets–Old World hang-out on the international travel trail.
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A French-inflected town on the Tamil Nadu coast, Puducherry (Pondicherry) is one of India’s most unexpected destinations.
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