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How To Travel From Pondicherry To Bangalore
Pondicherry (currently called Puducherry) was the largest French colony in India
. The city has an extensive and appealing history of trade, commerce and war. The strong French connection of Pondicherry is evident even today. The unmistakable French influence on the city becomes obvious when one see the Rues and Boulevards lined with Mediterranean style strength houses and bakeries, especially in the old quarters of Pondicherry. French is still followed in Pondicherry and it presents an amicable convergence of the East and West.Pondicherry is also known as the French Riviera of the East (La Cte d'Azur de l'Est). Even though it is nestled deep inside the state of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry is entirely different from Tamil Nadu in its culture and architecture. Pondicherry showcases the elegant French architecture and French way of life -restaurants serving steak and good wine are just a glimpse of its French connection.
Bangalore (currently Bengaluru) is famous as Garden City and Pensioner's Paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau, this capital city of Karnataka is India's third most populous city.
Bangalore is famous world-wide as a hub for India's information technology sector and is increasingly referred to as The Silicon Valley of India.
Pondicherry is located at a distance of around 320 kilometers from Bangalore. The best way to travel from Pondicherry to Bangalore is by road. Proceeding through the National Highway 66 (NH-66) till Krishnagiri, and taking a right off the main highway (signs boards indicate the route) to the National Highway 7 (NH-7) one can easily reach from Pondicherry to Bangalore. Some important places en-route Pondicherry to Bangalore is Gingee and Tindivanam, Tiruvannamalai, Chengam and Uthangarai.
One can travel to Bangalore from Pondicherry either through Tindivanam (via Gingee) or Villupuram (via Thirukovilur). Gingee fort, an Archealogical survey of India (ASI) Heritage site, is on the way to Tindivanam and is worth a visit. The time taken to travel from Pondicherry to Bangalore is around 5-6 hours. It is advisable to carry some food as there are not many good eating options en-route Pondicherry to Bangalore.
Only one train, Yesvantpur Express (12256), directly connect Pondicherry to Bangalore. The total running time is around 10 hours. Online booking of train tickets is also possible. Though Pondicherry has an airport, it does not offer services for public at large.
Bus services are also available for people who wish to travel between the two cities. The bus fare from would vary depending upon the type of bus chosen and the amenities offered. People travelling with family or in groups can go for taxi services to move from Pondicherry to Bangalore.
Taxis are available from Pondicherry to Bangalore for a fare to the upwards of INR 7000/- for a round trip.
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