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How to Reach Pondicherry?
A coastal town in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry is a splash of colour on a canvas. A Union Territory, Pondicherry is blessed with enchanting beaches and bewitching backwaters. From colonial French Town to vibrant Tamil culture, Pondicherry is a picture-perfect blend of diverse culture coexisting together. A calm persona, Pondicherry is adventurous at heart. Fuse the adventure with the serenity of the surrounding countryside of Pondicherry and you’ll get the picture-perfect destination of Pondicherry. Pondicherry, being a popular tourist spot, is well-connected through air, rail and road. Each of the three means has their own charm and allure. While air travel might be the easiest way to reach Pondicherry, the roads and railhead take you through the scenic countryside of Tamil Nadu.
BY AIR
The easiest way to reach Pondicherry, the town has its own domestic airport. However, the airport can only accommodate small aircraft and most of them are operated to and from Bangalore and Hyderabad. However, you can get a connecting flight to Pondicherry from Delhi, Mumbai and other major Indian cities. The second nearest airport is in Chennai.
BY TRAIN
The nearest railway station to Pondicherry is Villupuram, which is approx 35 km from the city of Pondicherry. Villupuram is well-connected to major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. From Villupuram, you can book a taxi to reach the town of Pondicherry.
BY ROAD
One of the most memorable ways to reach Pondicherry, road trip across the countryside of Tamil Nadu will make your trip to Pondicherry even more exciting. Pondicherry is well-connected by roads and various government operated and private buses operate to and from Pondicherry.
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