Pondicherry

People are drawn to discover the top things to do in Pondicherry (also known as Puducherry) for many reasons. The city was a French colonial settlement until 1954, and this history is reflected today in the city’s architecture, culture and food scene. Some come to Pondicherry to admire the heritage buildings, others come to soak up the sun and salt at the beach or get active with adventure pursuits. Here’s our guide to the top things to do in this southern city. Done something on this list and loved it? Share it with the hashtag #TimeOutDoList and tag @TimeOutEverywhere. Find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world.