Pondicherry also known as Puducherry is one of the finest places to visit in south India. Being a former French colony, the colonial architecture of several buildings in Pondicherry is admired by tourists. The Villianur temple car festival and the festival of Puducherry called Fete De Puducherry are events worth attending.
Shopping in Pondicherry is also quite a popular activity as it offers a wide range of leather, furniture and food products. Sri Aurobindo's birth anniversary on August 15 is celebrated with great pomp at the Aurobindo. Check out the things to do in Pondicherry.