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Indo-French Pondy

Pondicherry + Pichavaram, India - March 18, 2018
The largest French Colony in India, Pondicherry, was a nostalgic trip for me - after staying in France for about 4 months. I did try some of the French that I learned - but only to fail :(

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogAfter being bored on the west of India, having seen the arabian sea for over 3 years, we decided to go and visit the east coast. Although, the Bay of Bengal is famous as a rough sea, we were awestruck by its beauty at Pondicherry.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogThe promenade was definitely one of the major contributors to the sea's added beauty. Reminded me of the French cities along the coast - which mandatorily had promenades - not so famous in India

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogThe picturesque pier extending deep into the Bay of Bengal.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogWhen 11 college students travel in a train together - menace is bound to be created.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogBasilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus showcases a typical gothic style which was very common in the Europe - noticed first time in India.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogCalled as the 'soul of the city', Matrimandir is the centre point of Auroville - an experimental and international township just few kilometres from Pondy.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogWe explored some of the top cafes in Pondi which offered typical Continental Cuisine ;). One must try the 'homemade ginger cake' here at @ ArtikaCafe

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp Blog'Paradise' Beach - one of the best that Pondicherry has to offer.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogWith the gang

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogUnknown to many people, Pichavaram houses one of the largest mangrove forests in the world

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogThe mangrove forests form a sort of a canopy over you, potentially blocking all the sunlight falling on the ground.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogThe trees grow in water that's 3-10 feet deep in different places. The conditions are quite hostile, as the sea's tides bring salt water in and out twice a day, changing the salinity. Hence, the trees have unique root systems, with membranes that only allow fresh water to enter.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogCruising in between the mangroves - the saviours of the Tsunami of 2004.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogOn a short detour to Bangalore, we met our friends doing internships there. Got a chance to try the authentic Andhra dishes.

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogOf last night in Bangalore @ BigBrewsky

Indo-French Pondy. Pondicherry + Pichavaram. MemExp BlogMemories shared with @DebadityaBasu @ShivamGupta @IshantGupta @MadhurGarg @PulkitAgarwal @MayankKumar @ArnavVijayakar @PrudviTej @AkshayGinodia @VarunGoyal

 
 
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