Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques. A seaside promenade runs along the Bay of Bengal and passes several statues, including a 4m-high Gandhi Memorial.
Rock beach, Pondicherry, is located at
11.9299°N 79.7833°E. Bordered by a street with restaurants, this scenic, rocky beach draws crowds during the evening.
