Promenade Beach
The Promenade beach proves to be a wonderland for tourists due to the presence of various significant landmarks nearby, namely the War Memorial, the statue of Joan of Arc, the heritage Town Hall, the old lighthouse, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, the remains of the old pier, Dupleix Statue, and the old customs house.
One can spot rocks and boulders on this tranquil beach. It also hosts some of the most famous restaurants serving authentic traditional food and popular Le Cafe making it nothing less than a heaven for seafood lovers. One can also spot a lot of hawkers near Promenade Beach, who sell local handicrafts and street food.
The opposite side of the beach is occupied by the beautiful heritage building of the Tourist Information Center. Hence, all these features make Pondicherry Beach a massive hit among travelers looking for some escape from the mundane and monotonous city lives.
What is the Best Time to Visit Promenade Beach?
Doesn’t matter if you want to just sit on the seafront while gazing upon the exquisite landscapes or wish to play in the water, winter is the best time to visit Promenade Beach in Pondicherry in any case. The season starts in October and lasts till March. Throughout this time, the temperature remains cool and pleasant to explore the place to its fullest.
However, a lot of tourists also prefer to visit the place in summer. But sightseeing in the summer season is a little bit difficult because of the scorching heat. Yet, summer can be an ideal season as the beach allows you to dive into the water to get rid of the burning heat.
