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CITY INFORMATION
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Pondicherry, lies 162 kms from Chennai ( formerly Madras ), on the east coast of India. It comprises of four coastal regions - Pondicherry and Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, Yanam in Andhra Pradesh, and Mahe in Kerala. Pondicherry is the capital of this Union Territory.Having remained capital of the erstwhile French India, the city's cultural legacy has a unique hue to it, not to be found anywhere else in the country.
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Established by Sri Aurobindo, a revolutionary turned poet, the Aurobindo Ashram has grown into a centre for the practice of Integral Yoga. In the main building of the ashram, is the Marble Samadhi, where Aurobindo and the Mother have been laid to rest.
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The Botanical Garden
Created in 1826, the botanical garden has a collection of over 1,500 species of plants.
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Boat House
Facilities for boating and canoeing, are available at the boat house, on the river Chunnambar, 8 km from Pondicherry. The backwaters and luxuriant greenery on both sides of the river, provide an idyllic setting for boating.
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Access by Air
Via airways one has to travel to Chennai as it is the nearest airport for Pondichery.
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Access by Rail
The nearest railway station for Pondichery is at Chennai.
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Access by Road
Pondicherry can be reached by road from Chennai which is situated at 160 km.
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