By Air
International airports at Chennai and Madurai with domestic airports at Coimbatore, Trichy, and Salem providing excellent connectivity; nearest airport to Pondicherry is in Chennai (150 km).
State-run buses connect most towns; auto-rickshaws available everywhere; app-based cabs in cities; rental vehicles for temple circuits.
Modern Chennai Metro serving the capital city; expanding network; bus systems in other major cities; electric buses being introduced in tourist centers.
International airports at Chennai and Madurai with domestic airports at Coimbatore, Trichy, and Salem providing excellent connectivity; nearest airport to Pondicherry is in Chennai (150 km).
Extensive railway network connecting all major destinations; Chennai serves as a major railway hub; Pondicherry has rail connections to major cities.
Well-maintained national highways and state roads; regular bus services by state transport and private operators; scenic coastal and mountain routes.
Where towering gopurams stand as testament to ancient artistic mastery and devotion,Where the rhythmic waves of the Bay of Bengal meet shores steeped in history and spirituality,Where the aroma of filter coffee mingles with ocean breezes and incense from thousand-year temples.