Location:
Pondicherry is located in the Coromandel Coast, South of Madras and North of Porto Novo, 95 kilometres from Mahabalipuram.
Climate:
The summer from March till July sees high temperatures. The monsoon on the west coast brings some relief in July and August with occasional showers, which may last till October. The winters are usually pleasantly cool.
Altitude: Sea level
Local languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and French
Phone Code: 0413
Best time to visit: Great in rains and pleasant in winter. The summers are hot.
Local Transport
Pondicherry is small enough to be explored on foot. If you're feeling adventurous, rent a bicycle or moped. With all the roads constructed at right angles from each other, it is impossible to get lost. Moreover, the town is surrounded by four boulevards that meet at corners. For those not keen on exploring by foot then cycles, private taxis, autos and buses are the other options to look at.
Tourist Office
Pondicherry Tourism Development Corporation:
40, Beach Road, Pondicherry
Tel: 0413-2339497
Department of Tourism:
Beach Road, Pondicherry
Tel: 0413-2333590, 2334575
