Road Trips to Explore 11 Splendid Beaches in Puducherry

From the French colony to the beautiful churches, Puducherry or Pondicherry is a destination that every tourist admires. One of the biggest attractions in this beautiful city is the number of amazing beaches it houses. Whether you want to relax by the water, bask under the Sun, or have fun at a party, the beaches here are the best places to spend your time your way. If you are an adventure freak, you will even love the beach games and sports here. To sum it up, the coastal charm of this city will surely blow you up. Let us take a look at the beaches in Puducherry where you can spend some quality time with your loved ones.

11 Prominent Beaches in Puducherry

• Promenade Beach
• Paradise Beach
• Auroville Beach
• Serenity Beach
• Mahe Beach
• Quiet Beach
• Reppo Beach
• Karaikal Beach
• The Plage Paradiso Beach
• Veerampattinam Beach
• Rock Beach

1. Promenade Beach

Promenade beach is one of the major tourist attractions in Puducherry which has a 1.5 km of the long walkway on its side. Morning walkers and joggers regularly visit this beach for their early morning rituals. In the evening, you will find many people relaxing by the beach, enjoying snacks by the sea-facing cafes and food cart. There are also many restaurants by the beach where you can dig into some delicious food. Vehicles are not allowed at the beachfront in the evening.

Best time: 07:30 am to 08:30 am and 5 pm to 6 pm

2. Paradise Beach

You can enjoy some of the most breathtaking views of this tranquil beach. There are several water sports to try here. If you want to take a dip in the water here, you can even avail the shower and changing rooms at the beach for cleaning up later. Some of the most interesting things to do here are kayaking and boating.

Best time: 9 am to 5 pm

3. Auroville Beach

Also called Auro Beach, this beach has been named after Auroville, which is located very close to this beach. This is one of the most beautiful beaches you will find in Puducherry where crystal clear water will touch your feet, you can do some photography in the sun-kissed shores, and collect seashells. You can also enjoy your time swimming and surfing here. You can also find many shacks here and some of the best beach resorts.

Best time: 7 am to 6 pm

4. Serenity Beach

If you are looking for serenity in Puducherry, you should head to Serenity beach. True to its name, the serene environment at this beach is perfect for couples who want to spend some time together at peace. You can even learn surfing from the surfing school located near the beach.

Best time: Dawn to 6:30 pm

5. Mahe Beach

The green palm trees, the shoreline, and the pristine beach look absolutely gorgeous in the morning. To see the actual beauty of this beach, you must visit the place during the sunrise. The environment of the beach looks peaceful during this time of the day. If you have a plan of swimming in the water, you must carry your towels and umbrellas, and even food, since there is no availability of such arrangements there.

Best time: During sunrise

6. Quiet Beach

As the name of this beach suggests, you will get peace at this beach. One of the cleanest beaches in Pondicherry, this beach is perfect for people who are looking for some quiet time and relaxation around the beach. If you are going with your partner, you must take a stroll around the beach. The beach looks even more beautiful during the monsoons. 

Best time: Early morning

7. Reppo Beach

Reppo beach is one of the most serene beaches; no matter you are going to this place in the day hours or at night. There is hardly any noise or rush at the beach, and it is even a great place to have a nice time with family. To reach this place, you may need a boat or ferry ride.

Best time: Early morning

8. Karaikal Beach

This beach is for almost all kinds of people. Whether you are more into relaxing or having a fun time indulging in water sports, Karaikal beach is just the ideal place. You can even indulge in some water activities such as Canoeing, Boating, and Kayaking.  The view of sunrise at this beach is admired by one and all.

Best time: Early morning

9. The Plage Paradiso Beach

You will need to take a ferry ride to reach this serene beach. The golden sand shoreline and view of the water make this beach ideal for couples and families. You can relax here or also choose to get some adrenaline rush by indulging in activities like Jet skiing, Boating, Canoeing, Backwater Sailing, and Kayaking.

Best time: Sunrise and sunset

10. Veerampattinam Beach

It is an offbeat beach in the city of Pondicherry where you can unwind and at the same time enjoy the tranquil environment. This is a great place to bask under the sun, while the breeze will constantly touch your face. Some people are even seen fishing here.

Best time: Dawn

11. Rock Beach

Lined by rocks on one side of the beach, this is one of the most visited beaches in Pondicherry. You can relax here for several hours and enjoy local food from the food carts or the nearby restaurants. There is no arrangement for any water sports here but you can surely enjoy your strolls here while admiring the beauty of sunrise and sunset.

Bets time: 6 am to 4 pm

Before starting for any particular beach, you can get the precise location of the beaches from the resort that you are staying at. The best time to travel to Puducherry is between October and March as the weather around this time is pleasant here. However, to make your travel experience to this city even more enjoyable, you can get a car rental service from your city. The self-drive car rental from Revv will enable you to not only enjoy your time in Puducherry but you can also save your time and money. Just install the Revv app on your phone and book the car of your choice.