Pondicherry (now known as Puducherry) is a popular tourist destination. Located about 162 km from Chennai, it is the capital of the union territory of Pondicherry and is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. This unique place has something to offer to everyone. With its distinct French connection, Pondicherry is a centre of fashion and has a number of top quality boutiques and antique furniture galleries. One can also experience the calm spirituality of the place with its vast stretches of unspoiled beaches, the backwaters, and the simple but elegant resorts, temples, churches and the Ashram.

"Pondy" as Pondicherry is often fondly called, has a superb range of hotels and resorts. All of them have a distinct class and cater to the needs of both domestic and international tourists. The most popular hotels include The Promenade Hotel, Le Dupleix, De L Orient Hotel and Hotel Soorya Heritage Inn. Other good accommodation options are Annamalai International Hotel, Anandha Inn Hotel, Hotel Pondicherry Ashok and Mass Hotel Pondicherry.