spiritual
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
300-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its elephant Lakshmi.
heritage
Arikamedu
Ruins of a Roman trading post established in 2nd Century BCE.
Routing tip. Give this stop enough buffer for photos, tickets, and slower groups.
AddressAriyankuppam, Veerampattinam, Puducherry 605007, India
Hours todayMonday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
All opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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Botanical Garden
22-acre garden dating back to 1826, featuring rare plant species and musical fountains.
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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