Pondicherry

Destination wedding in Pondicherry

Having a destination wedding in Pondicherry is worth it from every aspect, the weather, architecture, coast. You are surrounded by French colonial buildings and beautiful beaches, nothing less than a fairy tale right?. Pondicherry is an ideal location for beach-themed weddings, offering harmony, serenity and, of course, great French cuisine. Just a three-hour drive from Chennai, Pondicherry is easily accessible and there are several luxurious resorts for weddings where you can enjoy with your friends and family the next chapter of your life.

How to reach Pondicherry?

Pondicherry by Air: Pondicherry has a small airport accessible from Bangalore and Hyderabad. Although a major international airport is located in Chennai. Many aircraft take turns to land in Chennai, it is one of the busiest airports in India. Chennai International Airport is approximately 135 kilometres from Pondicherry and is well connected via roadways to Pondicherry.

Pondicherry by Train: Pondicherry does not have a railway station but the nearest railhead is located in Villupuram, about 35 kilometres. The railway has a direct link to all major cities in India like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Trivandrum. New Delhi Pondicherry Express and Nagarcoli Express are the two major trains.

Pondicherry by Road: Roadways are convenient to reach Pondicherry. There are many private and government buses connected to the city from Chennai, Trichy, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Madurai. You can also rent a car from nearby metro cities. If you stay on National Highway 45, which connects cities in South India, you will reach your destination at ease. Outstation taxi rental options are available for convenient and hassle-free travel.

Best time to tie the knot

Before you plan for your destination wedding in Pondicherry, plan accordingly foreseeing the weather. The monsoon season can be dreadful in the south as well as summer months. It can be hot and humid. The best season is winter in the south. The months October through March creates an ideal wedding season in Pondicherry.

Best wedding venue in Pondicherry

Getting married also means a family get together so, for a typical Indian wedding, there is no such thing as an intimate venue. Indian weddings are supposed to be grand and days of celebration. So for your destination wedding in Pondicherry, there are a series of grandiose and family-friendly hotels you will definitely have a great time. In general, Pondicherry is a tropical city so the hotels also possess similar qualities. You can expect pools, refreshing drinks, an outdoor sitting area and gastronomic seafood.