Arikamedu , Puducherry (Pondicherry)
About Arikamedu
Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade center and now an archaeological site is located 7 KMs from Pondicherry on the bank of Ariyankuppam River. Arikamedu gives unforgettable experience by taking you back to 2nd Century BC. According to archeologists, Arikamedu used to be a Tamil fishing village which was formerly a major Chola port dedicated to trading with Roman traders.
Currently, the ancient port & settlement does not bare much except the perpendicular walls that were excavated and the French Jesuit Mission House - which was built in the 18th century.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Arikamedu - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Veerampattinam Beach, Pondicherry
1.6 km from Arikamedu - See map
Veerampattinam Beach lies in the coastal village by same name and is about 7 KMs from city center of Pondicherry. The beach is beautiful and has...
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Chunnambar Boat House, Pondicherry
3.8 km from Arikamedu - See map
Chunnambar Boat House & Water Sports Centre located 8 km from the city of Pondicherry and along the Cuddalore Main Road, is an amazing tourist...
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Botanical Garden, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
6.9 km from Arikamedu - See map
Sprawling over 22 acres area in the center of the city, the Botanical Gardens offer a cool retreat from the oppressing heat and humidity of...
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Sacred Heart Church, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
7.5 km from Arikamedu - See map
Sacred Heart Church or Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built by the French in the 1700′s in a breathtaking Gothic architecture with...
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Promenade, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
8.2 km from Arikamedu - See map
Promenade Beach or Pondicherry Beach is the popular stretch of oceanfront in Puducherry. It’s a 1.5 kilometre long rocky stretch which starts...
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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
8.3 km from Arikamedu - See map
Churches of Pondicherry/ Puducherry are well known for its oriental and colonial architecture. Immaculate Conception Cathedral is also known as...
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Paradise Beach, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
8.5 km from Arikamedu - See map
Located 10 Kms from Pondicherry along the Cuddalure main road, Paradise beach is only accessible through a boat. Paradise Beach is an isolated and...
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Shri Aurobindo Ashram, Tamil Nadu
9.3 km from Arikamedu - See map
Pondicherry is an important destination for spiritual seekers as well as tourists. Shri Aurobindo Ashram is other major attraction in Pondicherry,...
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Pondicherry Museum, Pondicherry
9.5 km from Arikamedu - See map
Pondicherry Museum shows the glorious past of Pondicherry, from pre-Christian era to present times. It provides a glimpse of Indo-Roman trade...
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Serenity Beach, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
12.8 km from Arikamedu - See map
Serenity Beach is named after a restaurant by same name. It is a fishing beach so you will find lot of local fishermen here and their boats. Beach...
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Auroville Beach, Pondicherry
14.8 km from Arikamedu - See map
The Auroville Beach is located right off the ECR (East Coast Road), opposite the road leading to Auroville but not easily accessible. Located...
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