Heritage Town
Puducherry
Visit Heritage Town
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
Kanniga Parameswari Temple
After visiting Kanniga Parameswari Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Puducherry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Best of the Pondicherry (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Pondicherry in a day from Chennai to experience french legacy
Top hotels in Heritage Town
Vasavi Residenzcy
The room I booked through Hotels.com was unavailable, and Vasavi Residenzy informed us that they had no association with the booking. They asked us to pay ₹4,000 for one night if we still needed the room.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025
Maison Perumal - Cgh Earth
Activities and local travel organised by the hotel was convenient and secure. The staff are friendly and helpful. Hot breakfast at the hotel was good. The home itself is stunning. We would return.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Arunik Inn
Room is functional, staff are kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2024
Anna Residency
Even though I was three floors below the night club, I could hear the bass for several hours during the evening. Thankfully it stopped before midnight.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Accord Puducherry
clean room, helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Residency Towers Puducherry
Super great services! I have an overnight bus to bangalore, the hotel offered a nice sofa to stay after checking out, and kept serving me tea and coffee. i booked hotel cab to bus station, the driver also kindly stay with me for 20 min till the correct bus came. the bus stopped in a different place ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heritage Town
White Town
White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.
Pondicherry Beach
Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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.
