In Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry brings out its history through its European influenced culture, food and language. The region is easily recognizable thanks to its merrily painted French style villas in colors of cheerful marigold, orange, soothing blues and greens. Beachside cafés are another trademark of this lovely area, with spacious bohemian styled interiors quirkily mixed with a Parisian theme that serves delicious French pastries, fresh bread and authentic continental food.
Instead of gazing at the elegant villas from the outside, the homestays in Pondicherry offers you the chance to live out your fantasy of staying inside these architectural marvels. The best part of Pondicherry is that it has different areas that can cater to a wide variety of tourists. Stay at White Town in one of the homestays in Pondicherry and spend your days walking through enchanting, winding French style lanes through the town. Looking for a more rustic stay to explore the traditional side of Tamil Nadu? The Tamil Quarter is filled with bustling flower markets, streets with ancient Franco-Tamil houses and a lively, upbeat atmosphere.
If you're excited to stay at the beach, the homestays in Pondicherry are also located near the ocean and offer you beautiful views of the golden beaches, waving palms and grey-blue ripples on the water’s surface.
You’ve planned out your trip but the only element that you’re yet to decide on is your stay. Our list of homestays in Pondicherry is sure to take the guesswork out of your vacation and give you a delightful holiday at this beautiful seaside Union Territory!
A restored heritage house, Gratitude Heritage Homestay is built in the iconic Pondicherry fashion, with Franco-Tamil style architecture. Each room is carefully maintained to reflect its 200 year old history and the result is the perfect combination of modern amenities and aged interiors.
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Looking to say close to the Promenade Beach and right next to White Town? La Cloiserie Bay of Bengal merges two lovely colonial houses to give you spacious airy rooms with warm wooden interiors, fluffy white beds and wide-open courtyards for you to lie back and relax.
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A colonial style building tucked away in a small street near White Town and the beautiful Tamil Quarter, Kariappa House boasts of well-manicured gardens dripping with colorful flowers.
The guesthouse also has a lovely, long swimming pool and is one of the few homestays in the area that have a pool...
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A restored heritage house, Gratitude Heritage Homestay is built in the iconic Pondicherry fashion, with Franco-Tamil style architecture. Each room is carefully maintained to reflect its 200 year old history and the result is the perfect combination of modern amenities and aged interiors.
Staying in the homestay is like walking into...
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Looking to say close to the Promenade Beach and right next to White Town? La Cloiserie Bay of Bengal merges two lovely colonial houses to give you spacious airy rooms with warm wooden interiors, fluffy white beds and wide-open courtyards for you to lie back and relax.
During the day, take...
Read more
A colonial style building tucked away in a small street near White Town and the beautiful Tamil Quarter, Kariappa House boasts of well-manicured gardens dripping with colorful flowers.
The guesthouse also has a lovely, long swimming pool and is one of the few homestays in the area that have a pool...
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The capital of Puducherry, Pondicherry was once a French colonial settlement and still bears the remnants of this mix of culture, from its language to the food and the architecture that decorates its lovely streets. Popular amongst tourists for its delicious French cuisines, delicate French influenced villas that are painted in cheerful yellows, oranges, soothing blues and greens and its carefully maintained heritage sites; Pondicherry is a great place to put on your bucket list of destinations to visit in South India.
If you’re a history buff, sightseeing in Pondicherry is a sure delight, with history around every corner. 100-year old Bungalows invite you in, to take in the aged furniture, lush, green gardens and stories through the ages. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Pondicherry Botanical Garden and the Old Lighthouse are all iconic historical places that will fuel your love of the past.
Sightseeing in Pondicherry for foodies isn’t complete without visiting the quaint cafes that dot the region. Coromandel Café has enchanting Parisian interiors that make you feel as though you’re in the heart of France while Baker Street draws you in with the sweet smell of freshly baked bread.