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.