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Promenade Beach (Rock Beach)

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Puducherry's seafront promenade along the Bay of Bengal, lined with memorials and heritage buildings.

BeachGoubert Avenue (Beach Road), Puducherry townBest time to visit: October to March; early morning and evening

Highlights

  • Walk along the rock-lined seafront, closed to traffic in the evenings
  • Statue of Mahatma Gandhi and the French War Memorial
  • The Old Lighthouse and the statue of Dupleix at the southern end
  • Sunrise over the Bay of Bengal

Significance

The promenade is the heart of public life in Puducherry, where families and visitors gather every evening.

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