Pondicherry is one of the beautiful Union Territories of India and home to some of the best beaches in India. Discover the Best Beaches in Pondicherry with Insider Tips and Recommendations in this blog post. Every Beach is unique and different. You can also visit some of the private beaches in Pondicherry which can be accessed by paying an Entry Fee. I will further suggest the name of a good private Beach in the blog Post.
EDEN BEACH
This is one of the cleanest beaches in Pondicherry. I strongly recommend visiting this beach during sunset. The sunset at Eden Beach is Magical. This is a Blue Flag beach because it has some facilities and is well-maintained. You will find lifeguards, changing rooms, clean Washrooms and a small kids’ play area near the Beach.
Also, enjoy the beautiful backwaters near the Beach. You will find a lot of Coconut trees on the Backwaters. Surrounded by the Coconut trees gazing into the beautiful Backwaters, this place is perfect for a beautiful evening. You will also soak into watching the beautiful sunsets. I was speechless while seeing this place. This is one of the best places I have visited so far. You can take some beautiful pictures at this beach.
You will also find ample Car Parking Space outside the Beach. You can visit the place in your Private Car or by an Auto Rickshaw. This is one of the most beautiful and Best Beaches in Pondicherry.
ROCK BEACH
This is one of the popular beaches in Pondicherry. It is located near White Town, so it is convenient and easy to reach the beach. Rock Beach is a unique beach with a promenade to stroll around in the evenings. It has a long and huge Promenade. You will also find a huge Statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the Promenade.
The Beach has a lot of huge Rocks nearby. You can enjoy your time near the beach. There are a few benches around the Beach to sit and enjoy the evenings and the beautiful sunset. There was a craft exhibition held near the beach during our visit. We got to see and purchase Handicraft items like bags, wooden toys, jewellery, and more.
Do not miss to visit the CRAFT BAZAAR near the Rock beach. You can get exclusive handicraft products from this market. Get some beautiful products from this place. You will get handmade products like bags, unique wooden toys, jewellery, and a lot more at this market.
Le Cafe
One of the popular Cafes, Le Cafe is located on the promenade of Rock Beach. You can sip into your favourite Coffee gazing at the Sea. The sea-facing ambience is just magical and perfect to spend your evenings.
PONDY MARINA BEACH
This is one of the beaches with many fun activities and a Food Court. The Pondy Marina Beach is a fun place to visit. You can dip your legs in the clean water, and make sand castles. Also, you can enjoy activities like Horse Riding near the Beach.
Indulge in delicious street food at the food court opposite the Pondi – Marina Beach. This food court has a lot of seating arrangements and many food stalls offering a wide variety of delicacies. Also, there are a few activities for kids. There are some fun rides for kids to play around. This is a good beach to spend time with your Family.
SAND DUNES PARADISE BEACH
Sand Dunes Paradise Beach is another beautiful Beach in Pondicherry. This Beach is located away from White Town but is worth visiting. Although, this private beach can be visited by paying an Entry Fee.
This is a clean and well-maintained beach. You can spend time on the clear beach and beautiful sand by sitting on some Beach Beds with proper roofs. I suggest visiting this beach early in the morning and spending a few hours there.
There are a lot of activities like ATV rides, horse riding and a few rides to enjoy for younger kids. Also, if you plan to swim here, there are clean changing rooms and washrooms. This is not it; you will also find beautiful backwaters near the beach where you can enjoy several Water Sports Activities and Boating. All these activities are chargeable. There is a restaurant at the beach too.
This place is perfect for spending time with Family, one of the best-paid Beaches in Pondicherry.
Well, if you are looking for a place to stay in Pondicherry, I would suggest the best location to stay is near White Town. This will make it easier to explore the beautiful Union Territory. For Accommodations in Pondicherry CLICK HERE
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TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
These are some important Tips and Recommendations which will help you conveniently plan your trip.
- Well, some of the beaches like Pondi-Marina Beach, Eden Beach and Sand Dunes Beach are away from the White Town. I recommend having a Private Vehicle like a car rental or rental bike to visit them.
- The other option is to travel by auto–rickshaw. I suggest fixing a price with an auto-rickshaw driver. You can ask for a drop you off at the Beach and wait there till you return and take you back to your hotel.
- I would suggest visiting these beaches during the sunsets in the evening except the Sand Dunes Paradise Beach. You can do a lot of activities like Water Sports, and ATV Ride. You can visit this Beach early in the morning.
- If you are looking for a place to stay in Pondicherry, I suggest staying near White Town. This will make it easier to explore the beautiful Union Territory. For Accommodations in Pondicherry CLICK HERE