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Heritage Tours in Pondicherry

Known as the French Riviera of the East, Pondicherry’s rich colonial past has seeped into the very fabric of the location. When you think of this lovely Union Territory situated besides the mysterious dark curls of the Bay of Bengal, its postcard-like beauty comes to mind. Winding lanes cut each other at left angles, with marigold, greyish blue, and pastel colored villas dotting its sides serenely.  

From the regal, chic French Quarter, to the riotous color and vibrancy of the Tamil Quarter, the heritage tours in Pondicherry takes you a journey into the inescapable past of a Union Territory caught between the past and the present. The arrival of the French in the early 17th century left an imprint on this tiny seaside region, spanning dishes that are distinctly French in taste, architecture that would not look out of place in Paris and a creole of language and lifestyle that still exists till today.  

On the heritage tours in Pondicherry, your expert storytellers will guide you on the stories behind the monuments, bringing to life people and incidents from a bygone era. Walk through the Gingee Fort, Statue of Dupleix, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.  

The Tamil Quarter is another less-frequented haunt that is well worth a visit. Take a heritage tour in Pondicherry through this traditional area of Tamil culture and discover how it overlaps with its European cousin, the White Town.  

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