About Paradise Beach, Pondicherry
Located 10 Kms from Pondicherry along the Cuddalure main road, Paradise beach is only accessible through a boat. Paradise Beach is an isolated and quiet sea beach, also known by the name of Plage Paradiso, and lies between patch of land that separates backwater from the actual sea. Paradise beach near Pudducherry is known for its long stretches of clean sandy beach and clear blue water. The beach is surrounded by lush green vegetation, which provides a beautiful backdrop for visitors. It's a great spot for nature lovers, photographers and people looking for a peaceful spot to relax.
To reach Paradise Beach in Pondicherry you would need to take a ferry or a private boat from Chunnambar boat house. You must start early to avoid crowds. Weekends can be avoided. It is a small beach so does get pretty crowded by noon on most holidays. Be prepared to wait in queue for the tickets. It could take 1-2 hours to get the tickets if rush is there. If you are a big group or family you can better opt for private boat option.
Paradise beach is relatively unknown compared to other beaches in Pondicherry, which makes it a great spot for visitors looking for a more laid-back experience. The beach is not commercialized so there are no shacks, vendors or activities, but visitors can bring their own food and drinks to enjoy a picnic on the beach.
Paradise Beach has several huts to help you change clothes or rent a beach bed in shade. There is a small shack which serves few snacks, cold drinks and beer. Beach has an entry fee which is around 10 rupees. Ferry ticket price is around 200 rupees. Water sports are available on Paradise beach.
Avoid swimming far out into the sea as the undercurrent is pretty strong here and there may not be a lifeguard.
Paradise beach is only accessible by boat, visitors can take a ferry from Chunnambar Boat House which is located 8km away from the city center. It's a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some time in nature.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
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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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Chunnambar Boat House, Pondicherry
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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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Arikamedu, Pondicherry
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Veerampattinam Beach, Pondicherry
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Botanical Garden, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
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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
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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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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
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Promenade, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
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Shri Aurobindo Ashram, Tamil Nadu
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Pondicherry Museum, Pondicherry
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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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Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
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