BIKERS CLUB DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 52

ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2019 BIKERS CLUB ® | MAGAZINE | PAGE 52 WATER SPORTS With a unique, peaceful coastal beauty to it, Pondicherry is quickly becoming every beach lovers favourite hideout. A number of water sports options along it's white sandy beaches are another reason for travellers to love Pondy, as it is lovingly known. BOTANICAL GARDEN A popular tourist attraction of Pondicherry, Botanical Garden was established by C.S. Perrotet in the year 1862. The garden is home to several exotic varieties of rare plants as well as an aquarium. PONDICHERRY LIGHTHOUSE The Lighthouse is one of the remarkable landmarks in Pondicherry. The French Riviera of the East, Pondy has two lighthouses, an old one and the new one. Where the former has been closed for public appearance the latter serves as the spot for giving it's visitors the most amazing bird's eye view of the city. RAJ NIWAS Previously known as Palais du Government, Raj Niwas is an eighteen century building presently serving as the residence of Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry. FRENCH WAR MEMORIAL French War Memorial is a stylish structure located in the Goubert Avenue and is dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. SRI MANAKULA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is said to have been established almost 5 centuries ago. Situated behind the Raj Niwas, the sanctum is enshrined with a grand idol of Vinayaka called Vellakkaran Pillai.