Pondicherry

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Feel free to submit a PR if you would like to contribute to this list, beautify/sort it quickly, or add additional resources. The original list was contributed by Rithika from Team Zemuria Inc., and subsequent details were added from the personal curation of Yash Bhardwaj (https://twitter.com/ybhrdwj), Neil Shroff (https://twitter.com/neilshroff), Paarug Sethi (https://twitter.com/paarugsethi), Pratik Dholani (https://twitter.com/pratikdholani) and Abhishek (https://twitter.com/abhwshek).

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Table of contents:

• Eateries/Restaurants
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Coffee
  • Dinner
• Places to visit
• Pubs and Restobar
• Beaches
• AirBnB
• Scooty-Bike Rentals
• Surf Schools

Eateries and Restaurants:

1. Coromandel cafe - Continental cuisine (For unique pondicherry aesthetic ambiance) https://maps.app.goo.gl/bD3G8A9T1oG9J2mB9
2. Bread and chocolate - French Cuisine (open only for breakfast and brunch) https://maps.app.goo.gl/U2BvctPC1vFytzuX7
3. Auroville bakery - French pastries and bread (visit before 9 AM IST to taste their luscious signature "pain au chocolat") https://maps.app.goo.gl/VQnnyDWBBvxPq6Co7
4. Red chilli - Italian Cuisine (famous for firewood thin crust pizza) https://maps.app.goo.gl/HywooUQPtDHzPH2v6
5. The Promenade - Continental cuisine (lunch buffet, sea view, steaks, and wine) https://maps.app.goo.gl/2muLcDaJQ3XZR3ug6
6. Zuka - pastries and desserts https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ris3buNHUGSSAS538
7. Veg: MINAKSHI restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/4iz6LmS7KkdVtRna7
8. Veg: Surugu Restaurants (3+ branches all over pondy)
9. The Koi (for korean/asian food) https://maps.app.goo.gl/P2zZiaUHzM7gXuyZ8
10. Rue suffren- French and indian fusion (aesthetic french ambience)https://maps.app.goo.gl/7zNm8T3rnHdYuRMn6
11. Villa shanti - French and indian (drink worthy- wine, french ambience)https://maps.app.goo.gl/EvB2cTzxRDDQgWip8
12. Madurai veedu - Authentic south indian (Non-veg, bun parotta for dinner)https://maps.app.goo.gl/rTjcaKs653S4qqDR9
13. Kamatchi - non veg south indian (lunch) https://maps.app.goo.gl/fumAnUyu6z49ersB6
14. Sakura Sushi Auroville - Japanese cuisine https://maps.app.goo.gl/CXBy4LjzC3gvNwRi9
15. The Spot - Multi cuisine https://maps.app.goo.gl/ky4gKXQYRcKinEgMA
16. Cafe de melon - french fusion https://maps.app.goo.gl/99uHC86k4H1ub2537

Breakfast:

1. Crepe in Touch - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ts44og4sM2rSe5QA6
2. Cafe 73 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCvXWECpCqUrsJx27
3. Sustenance Farm and Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q6oxyK84z8YVxuMd9
4. Sri Sai Murugan Idly Kadai - https://maps.app.goo.gl/smsQMLGPk5hyHWNw5
5. Sri Murugan Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MtwT2owmjsXytajPA
6. Savor South - https://maps.app.goo.gl/22Vtm5xYBxV4KrfZ8
7. Hope Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MrKkeGr8LZWejTTu5
8. Le Boulevard - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hGJB5poqxQnj9vv56

Lunch:

1. The Sprout - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JbT2MW5x1Pr46kSD6
2. Cafe Veloute - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9U2ZHZoadv716Ud36
3. Chez Artizan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gM9Fu5EBWHxcXFY7
4. Gastronomica Kitchen - https://maps.app.goo.gl/L7sFF472kQs83uW3A
5. Chez Pushpa - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5ABjGydnWy3GYvr1A
6. Naturellement Garden Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9sf2B55J3SspYMh9
7. Atherai Veg Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VMbhZEcSFV7N6pSh9
8. A. Athaullah Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ycBBL5EETduJxRwn9
9. Viji Tiffen Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/F3YcZqHrLSGovhvC6

Coffee:

1. Marc's Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fJbdG7xkewaioKEq7
2. KBS Kofi Barr - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bw6Ahxo2ECySLw9t6
3. Aurelac Cafeteria - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aNZiBkcn7mMyBPVX9
4. Pangaea Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mYxHLqkHu8A4JSmW8
5. Coffee Break - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KpzTCMRGMLT8kUkY9
6. La Terrace Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVzMjK3QtL4D5D6cA
7. Pondy Bucks - https://maps.app.goo.gl/W1HuDtpJoWaVqsSB9

Dinner:

1. Ende Nadu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/axNpxXHVdzjfbQJh9
2. Maison Perumal Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cUHzsgNpMSe8oFw19
3. Canteen 18 (For the best burgers in town) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JC3CTri5nrCjuRPo9
4. WAWA's Restaurant (For the best steamed momo's in town) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zCnzNK84szuEbXd17
5. New Banana Cafe & Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9mtKK7MLCh3N7qs7
6. Aneetas Kitchen - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gV4WSByCp3kVrjwz8
7. The Grove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5DrKQdFaYCfRM5TU7

Places to visit:

1. Beaches:

   • Rock beach (beautiful sunrise)
   • Eden beach (Photoshoot)
   • Paradise beach (2 km boat ride away from Chunnambar Boathouse, beach activities etc.,)
   • Auroville Beach (well known for swimming and surfing)
   • Pondy Marina (street food, boat ride through mangrove forests etc.,)

2. Sri Aurobindo Ashram - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8hTy1HcCPxHHdNtbA

3. Live Art museum - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uknMNN6oQUDLQAw97

4. Hoshi wellness Spa and cafe (For good massage) https://maps.app.goo.gl/xDTKzWSSLHdVadSQ8

5. Matrimandir Auroville viewing point - (to visit inside the chamber booking required) https://maps.app.goo.gl/AeWmg1KdpFvJ7nDz8

6. Temple Adventures - Scuba Diving Experience Centre https://maps.app.goo.gl/twS33zXrgouqMyz76

7. Manakula Vinayagar Temple - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4V6FPnPCgoZ1vhAw9

8. The sacred heart basilica church -https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucNg7JVjMpHxbLtV8

9. Immaculate conception cathedral church- https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCL2wXQ6m32tYC7y6

Pubs and Restobar:

1. Flaming Dragons lounge & nightlife - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BaENQ2TmQfgMy1P59
2. LB2 rooftop - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kW7qq3KaTSeDP1C38
3. Amity Sky Bistro & Nightlife - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHYeS7ZaNvAY1Any6
4. Cozy chambre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Goqxvoyk5s6jiCQJA
5. Heist nightlife - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BpewqMWdCzca6W4EA
6. L’Aqua - Restaurant and bar - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xNxXGhmv1GrtMXzi9
7. Bay of Buddha - rooftop restaurant and bar with sea view https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fd9qojYGUZyEdTNt6
8. Catamaran brewing company - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DpSpX5a5fSx3P1v27
9. The Boho pondy - ( restaurant come bar) https://maps.app.goo.gl/BQTMXG7c7k7UMgAq7
10. Hook lounge- resto bar and restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/VmQNHz5T4asS7KKVA
11. Metamorphosis Brewing Company - https://maps.app.goo.gl/e44ozjmGU2Sh3SJaA

Beaches:

1. Auroville Beach - https://www.google.com/maps?cid=711085015990466225
2. Rock Beach - https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16300760540107759762
3. Promenade Beach - https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18133717170555515889
4. Paradise Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/J9TVhBD5HC1WCdpi8
5. Reppo Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aodBE2k7tmuGPLG57
6. Serenity Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XKx9fg6sM1Fjxrzn8
7. Veerampattinam Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/UqJrYV5Zqgo7P3hb6
8. White Sand Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hcusbx5rZzsryCR88
9. Eden Beach - https://maps.app.goo.gl/CgjmfGmMzaMDezcbA

AirBnB:

1. Rayon du Soleil - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/26480932?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=c9247771-b8be-4d89-a157-c3582c55f9da
2. Shubham Boutique Homestay - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/46813413?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2ab050b3-b3a2-4edd-94a2-8b82cfc06bbb
3. The Khaya Nest - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/820955742570460255?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=97a9dbc5-69df-4c3c-a60f-5577f1b00c83
4. Casa Joza - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/781653622726195152?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=07a9e6e2-03d2-4c35-9ac0-f344fd6fb842
5. Santorini Serenity - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1101856729189345103?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=4e9fccba-41a4-47da-a76b-90e174b42066
6. Studio De La Sovereign - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/1041835560304450124?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=c9d539de-720e-4b84-bc06-e1efaa41135a
7. The Conch - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/833622820533026667?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=b2d9661b-4639-4581-b215-f7d5bf7ce6e9
8. Radha Nivas - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/914068245244028303?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=7a7213a4-eb88-41a0-a026-d8a094576592
9. Kaivalayam - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/36411695?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=e4494d33-a351-478d-9932-a351e5f714ef
10. La Sovereign - https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/784551309642281267?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=565c8a8e-1192-448e-a10d-30cff4589f87

Scooty-Bike Rentals:

1. Happy Ride - https://maps.app.goo.gl/W76K1t6VbWofXWW57
2. Star Two Wheeler - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AgxRsQPfje8fHVko8
3. Bala Rental - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDAQeHm1u9dhrEqZ6
4. V Aambal - https://maps.app.goo.gl/LAv77AZUnjAzBBbk9
5. Vijay Arya Rentals - https://maps.app.goo.gl/n5mwTHCyuKj58ou49
6. Sai Two Wheelers - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9jmLuYCU8b8vMn8U7
7. Joyrides Bikes - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BfbZQzE2rQzkvyGi8
8. M.M.K Bike Rent - https://maps.app.goo.gl/N5LcG1iGHei6Djep8
9. SSS Bike Rental - https://maps.app.goo.gl/i8yANbH6DzAQ47tR9
10. Royal Brothers - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rxaz8VGqc9e2TbWu7

Surf Schools:

1. Guru Surf School - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5dJWQ3sPbc3s8jTD7
2. Kallialay Surf School - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ouLKauhXq3e14HBGA
3. Ecole De Surf - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ds4fnTGUVvLAf5dS8
4. Sun Surf Club - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tj4QxdSgXvVBF3837
5. Mother Ocean Surf School - https://maps.app.goo.gl/6QoSv6gyCjHAcNM26
6. Pondicherry Surf School - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5nbZ6XA4WZgrjLUj8
7. Serenity Surf Experience - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gf3vUeEgBFMYifcU7