If you are wondering whether can you visit pondicherry now or not then the answer can be both positive and negative. When I say this, let be me more specific about what I meant to say. Have you heard of Cyclone Mandous? Probably not! Otherwise, you wouldn’t be asking this question.

As Cyclone Mandous Approaching #Chennai 🌀 Heavy/Very Heavy Rains With Strong Gusty Winds(60-80Km/hr) Expected to Continue Over #Chennai #Tiruvallur #Kanchipuram and #Chengalpattu Districts till Early morning Hours of Tommorow 🌧️⚠️#ChennaiRains #CycloneMandous#NEM2022 pic.twitter.com/VxbRhsSz0X

— TamilNadu Weather Updates (@TNW_2020) December 9, 2022

Can I visit pondicherry now?

Most likely not. Chennai airport has cancelled flights on Friday due to heavy rainfall and bad weather conditions. The gusty winds have eradicated the trees and heavy rain has lashed most parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu. The cyclone is likely going to cross Puducherry by the night of 9th December. 

Rough seas.
Today. At Pulicat, Tiruvallur. pic.twitter.com/fPmsgHJO8N

— Dr Alby John (@albyjohnV) December 9, 2022

When Can I visit pondicherry then?

Well, the IMD(Indian Meteorological Department) has stated to expect heavy rains for the next 2-3 days. So, you may not plan your trip for this week and the upcoming week as per my understanding. After this cyclone is gone, one can plan trips by looking at the news updates and weather conditions.

Heavy rainfall in Chennai today & tomorrow as cyclone Mandous further expected to move North-West direction and expected to cross Puducherry & Sriharikota by tonight or early morning: S Balachandran, Deputy Director General of Meteorology, Regional Metrology Centre pic.twitter.com/Muxclj7hQE

— ANI (@ANI) December 9, 2022

What are the places to visit in pondicherry now?

Once this cyclone is over you can definitely plan your trips to the Paris of the East. This union territory has a lot to offer than just a seashore and beaches that most people know.

Top 10 places to visit in pondicherry now:

1. Rock Beach

If you ask me about a 24*7 Rock Beach place to visit in pondicherry that Rock beach can dominate that list and I am pretty sure about it. No matter, if it is 6 in the evening or 6 in the morning or even 11 pm and you can’t get sleep, take a walk on the Rock beach, sit for some time peacefully listening to the waves and I am sure you will get mesmerized. 

2. Promenade Beach

A beach inside the city and not very far from the beautiful White Town of pondicherry and one of the best places to spend time at is none other than promenade Beach. The best place to engage yourself with the ocean and to try some activities on the seashore.

3. Paradise Beach

It offers almost the same experience as the name suggests. A liveLY and happening vibe can be expected during the day although, it receives tourists at night as well. 

4. Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Are you the kind of person who likes to meditate, search for him/herself, not outside but inside, and sit for long peacefully without any disturbance then never miss to take a visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Many people have confirmed their visit to this ashram as a life-changing moment and they are glad they came here.

5. French colony

If you ever wish to go on a foreign trip, but can’t. Then you might not have to worry that much because you can actually visit a foreign country without leaving our country. Let me introduce to you the French Colony of pondicherry because of which, the territory is known as the Paris of the East. Again, if you miss sitting sideways or walking on the streets of a foreign country then this is the right place for your visit.

6. Pondicherry Museum and the Light House

Museums are one of the best ways to get to know about any place’s culture, tradition and history at the same time. The pondicherry museum brings to you some glances at the modern history of India that you might have read in the books.

7. Auroville

If you ask anyone who has visited Pondicherry at least once about the best places to visit, I can bet that this place will remain common in all of those answers. Here is a brief introduction of what Auroville is from its official website.

Few more places to visit in Pondicherry:

Conclusion

In short, one should avoid visiting pondicherry until the weather gets better. Once the cyclone is over one can definitely plan trips however keeping a check on the weather forecast is always advised. 

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