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Wildlife - Pondicherry
Pondicherry has many parks and gardens which are the pride of the place.

Botanical gardens
The Botanical gardens are located in the middle of the Tamil part of the city. But everything about the Botanical gardens is very French. In fact the gate is also very reminiscent f the French Architecture. The Gardens were laid by the French in 1826.

The French planted many foreign and exotic plants and many have survived and in fact thrived here. There are more than 1500 species of plants. The avenues are planted in ornate French style and the gardens have been carefully pruned and kept.

It also has a musical garden that is thrown open to the public on weekends. In fact there are shows that happen in the evening on weekends.

The Bharathi Park
Bharathi Park or Government Park as its known is the green lungs of the French Quarter. Trees provide the much needed shade for all those who come here. Children can run across the park or dip inside the pond. The elders can chat on the granite benches, while it’s quite popular with families who are out for a picnic.

Keezhoor
This is a border village that is located 28 kms away from Pondy. There is a banyan tree which is 400 years old and its aerial branches cover at least a few acres to say the least. It’s a historic place as it was here that the voting for merger with the India took place in 1954.

Chunnambar beach
Chunnabar backwaters are located 8 kms away from Pondicherry and have a creek on one side. In fact many tourists prefer to sail downstream and pitch a tent. While others can stay at the tree houses on the banks and cherish the experience.

The beach here is known as Plage Paradiso, which has pristine white sands. It’s a great place for sunbathing and water sports. One can enjoy walking down the banks and just watch as the waves hit the shore.

A cruise into the sea brings many surprises and one can enjoy the sight of the playful dolphins in their natural habitat. There are enough water sports for tourists to enjoy here. The restaurant here serves North Indian and Chinese dishes. The place is great for theme parties.

Pondicherry doesn’t have forests or hills. There’s plenty of marine life that is visible, when one ventures out in the sea. Be sure to take an experienced guide.