Pondicherry travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pondicherry
With a population of 227,411, Pondicherry is the largest city in Puducherry, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pondicherry deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pondicherry
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pondicherry in May, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 502 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Pondicherry, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Pondicherry
Plane
When flying to Pondicherry, you’ll arrive at Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pondicherry is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 140 km from Pondicherry. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.
Airports near Pondicherry
Airlines serving Pondicherry
Where to stay in Pondicherry
Average rates range from around $55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pondicherry
Most booked hotels in Pondicherry
Hiring a car in Pondicherry
Expect to pay $1.89 per litre in Pondicherry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.65 and $30.20.