Away from the hustle and bustle of cities, Pondicherry is a small town that is located on the southern coast of India. The quaint colonial heritage buildings, unmistakable French connection, picturesque silent beaches and excellent food delicious attract thousands of tourists to this city. If you are looking for a place of peace, then Pondicherry would be the ideal destination to visit in your vacation. Tourists who are planning to visit Pondicherry for the first time has to consider a number of things to enjoy their trip.

Here are some of the essential tips for the first time travellers to Pondicherry below:

Take Cotton and Synthetic Outfits

Generally, the climate of Pondicherry is humid as it is located in the coastal areas of South India. It will be a warm climate and so the tourists are requested to take only pure cotton and synthetic blends to stay cool in the summer. Make sure to avoid thick clothes as they make you feel suffocated. 

Hats and Sunglasses

It is highly recommended to take some cool hats and sunglasses to stay away from the harsh sun. People who are travelling in monsoon can take an umbrella with them. You would definitely have a great fun time exploring Pondicherry in both of these climates.

Trekkers Beware

Many of the tourists visiting Pondicherry would like to experience some adventurous sports activities like trekking, parasailing and much more. If you are planning for trekking, then ensure to carry a daypack which consists of a sweater, camera, water bottle, binocular, sunglasses and sewing kit. Added to the list, the trekkers should take pocketknife, wet wipes, high power flashlight and much more.

Tipping in India

Most of the hotels and restaurants charge 10% as service tax in addition to their bills. While in small towns, the charge may be optional and left to the guests. It is advisable for the guests to drop few rupees and not percentage on your bill. Remember to fix a specific rate with the railroad porters before they taken your bags.

Health Precautions

Tourists are required to take only Vegetarian Foods in the outside eateries. Try to avoid non vegetarian foods, junk food, dishes using excessive oil and street shops. You can carry an emergency kit with medicines, pain killers, band aids and cotton.

 We request all our readers to follow all these effective tips and explore a happy journey in the paradise of Pondicherry. Happy Travelling!