Paradise Beach, Pondicherry: Address, Paradise Beach Reviews: 4/5
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Finz
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Hot Breads
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New Arabian Biryani Centre
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Haveli Vegetarian Restaurant
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Hotel Restaurant Aryaas
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Sri Krishna Sweets
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Hotel Jayaram - Akshaya
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Makar
Ghaziabad, India23 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Good- clean beach and surrounding, boat experience, affordable, food and drink available. Washrooms, shower, rain dance, etc.
Could be better- Lock room, More Drink and food option. Water sports.
Could be better- Lock room, More Drink and food option. Water sports.
Written 7 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Phodophile
Bangalore District, India327 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
The paradise beach is 10 km to the south of pondicherry. It is very close to eden beach also. We chose this place as we wanted to chill by the beach side. So once we landed up, we paid an entry fees of ₹70 per person to enter into sand dunes beach resort whichc has some water sports and which eventually leads to the beach. The water sports had been recently set up. All the equipments were new and seemed like they were in the process of setting up some more activities. We tried a couple of them and we were satisfied with the experience. Then we proceeded to the beach and spent some time chilling in the beach. Overall it was a good experiemce and worth a try if you like water sports!
Written 10 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sachin PK
Bangalore, India327 contributions
Jan 2022
Paradise Beach can be safely added to the 'must visit' list of visitors to Pondicherry. The beach is on the northern side of the town and the way to reach the it makes it even more interesting. The beach is next to the Chunnambar Estuary, and the access is via a 15-20 minute boat ride. Children would find the visit exciting with a good boat ride as well as an opportunity to play with the sea waves.
The striking feature of the beach is the cleanliness of the area. I found that there is an army of maintenance staff who diligently picks up garbage, coconut shells etc and keeps the beach clean. The sand too seems to have a very distinct shade of white. This and the clear blue sea makes the area look scenic with good scope for photography experiments.
There are stalls selling tender coconuts and two restaurants serving snacks and drinks. There are sand buggies available on hire, and a 'rain dance' area for visitors who want to get drenched in that way. There are toilets and very basic facilities for visitors to bath & change their clothes, but there are no cloak rooms/lockers to keep personal belongings safe. When travelling as a small group one person may have to act as a sentry/guard.
The beach has safe areas marked and there are also life guards available. The life guards are not having any distinctive uniform which seems to be an area for improvement. The only way to identify them is to listen to their whistles or check if they are carrying a whistle.
The striking feature of the beach is the cleanliness of the area. I found that there is an army of maintenance staff who diligently picks up garbage, coconut shells etc and keeps the beach clean. The sand too seems to have a very distinct shade of white. This and the clear blue sea makes the area look scenic with good scope for photography experiments.
There are stalls selling tender coconuts and two restaurants serving snacks and drinks. There are sand buggies available on hire, and a 'rain dance' area for visitors who want to get drenched in that way. There are toilets and very basic facilities for visitors to bath & change their clothes, but there are no cloak rooms/lockers to keep personal belongings safe. When travelling as a small group one person may have to act as a sentry/guard.
The beach has safe areas marked and there are also life guards available. The life guards are not having any distinctive uniform which seems to be an area for improvement. The only way to identify them is to listen to their whistles or check if they are carrying a whistle.
Written 5 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sharmistha M
Bengaluru, India23 contributions
Apr 2021
Beautiful clean beach where you can relax with your loved ones. Away from the hustle bustle of city, this place is a must visit in Pondicherry. The beach is renovated and well maintained now.
Written 22 December 2021
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Aum C
Mumbai, India422 contributions
Dec 2021
You have to go in a boat to reach this paradise! It’s okay, but can be skipped if you are short of time. There are some activities like bike riding and rain dance on the beach, can take a dip inside the water. They have a changing room also.
Written 21 December 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sohini
Kolkata (Calcutta), India9 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Pondicherry happens to be the perfect beach destination to unwind and rejuvenate. 5 hrs drive from chennai and 7 hrs drive from Bangalore. Away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life it is the perfect place to relax. From beach to temples it has so many things to offer. Flanked by beautiful churches it stands as a true testimony to the bygone french era. The colourful houses, boasts of french colonial architecture. You will find a piece of France in french quarter where you get perfect french cuisine to satiate your taste buds. The promenade beach will take away all your worries, the serenity of the beach will have a calming effect. But it is not exactly a place to play with the waves it is rocky. It is one of the most clean beaches. Evenings there are small small cafes where you can enjoy your evening tea and coffee while enjoying the cool sea breeze. The other visual delights include Auroville the city of dawn, Aurobindo ashram where you can meditate and truly connect with your inner self. 2nights 3 days will be perfect for your sojourn in pondicherry.
Written 11 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sambeet M
Bengaluru, India186 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This is a must visit beach on your Pondicherry trip. You have to go to Chunnambar boathouse and from there you have to take boat ride to reach this beautiful and serene beach
Beach has lot of food options
You can do rain dance over there or take bath at the sea
Lifeguards present
Cleaner than others
No drinking at the beach
Cards not acceptable/ Google pay or cash
Beach has lot of food options
You can do rain dance over there or take bath at the sea
Lifeguards present
Cleaner than others
No drinking at the beach
Cards not acceptable/ Google pay or cash
Written 6 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
RajeshS365
Pune, India93 contributions
Nov 2021
Beach was clean, maintained
Golden sand
Good place for relaxation
Internet available on beach
Good staycation place
Golden sand
Good place for relaxation
Internet available on beach
Good staycation place
Written 4 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Naman
New Delhi, India11 contributions
Sep 2021
I bet you will not find this private paradise beach
So We came to know this place from a localite of pondi .
You will get here directly by your vechile and not by a ferry or boat in case of the main paradise beach .
its a private beach costing 70 bucks for a person
you ll get shower /toilets /washroom and much more ..beach is super clean and less crowded .There is music too ..
You will find this place on map
So We came to know this place from a localite of pondi .
You will get here directly by your vechile and not by a ferry or boat in case of the main paradise beach .
its a private beach costing 70 bucks for a person
you ll get shower /toilets /washroom and much more ..beach is super clean and less crowded .There is music too ..
You will find this place on map
Written 12 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sourav goel
Bengaluru, India226 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Beach is clean and well maintained but it’s not worth the cost they are taking to travel through boat and entry fee. The prices are costly in these beach. It’s better to visit Eden beach which is very near to it by walk
Written 21 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Arbi1001
Bengaluru, India93 contributions
Hi, we are soon planning our visit to Paradise Beach and wanted to know,
1) Is there facility to rent a shack/shade on the beach as will be travelling with senior & child
2) Food & water availability
3) Washroom & changing room facilities?
Aum C
Mumbai, India422 contributions
All avaialble, nothing fancy. Just small shacks.
Shr G
Hyderabad, India1 contribution
What is the difference between boat trip and long trip?
For paradise beach, how much is the boat charge. Other than boat charge any other entrance fees there.
What are day timings
ankit_rusty
Noida, India28 contributions
Around 300 rs. But for speed boat you have to pay more.
Escape212181
4 contributions
Hi, where do you catch the boat to paradise beach in Pondicherry? Is it necessary to book in advance?
Siddharth Mukherjee
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
During my recent visit got to know there is a road (towards left) as soon as you enter the lane of Paradise Beach. This is motorable road straight to the beach and the experience is far better than the one you visit via boat.
swaroop nayak
Tumkur, India
Is there rainy weather
Siddharth Mukherjee
Bengaluru, India4 contributions
Travelled in August no rains
How to get to paradise beach from Puducherry bus stand? Any public means of transportation available?
Or we have to hire or rent a private vehicle?
jlewis18
Mumbai, India30 contributions
People generally rent bikes because all the beaches are quite inside from the main road so no buses will take you right upto the beach but yes buses are available and rest you will have to walk it through
Is there any resort or hotel by the beach to stay
Andrei Dorian G
New Delhi, India49 contributions
I saw one resort but I could not tell if it was opened or not. Most probably it was not..... Things might have change in the mean time, I was there 4 months ago.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Beach
- We recommend booking Paradise Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Paradise Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Paradise Beach:
- (0.51 km) Annamalai International Hotel
- (0.49 km) Le Royal Park Puducherry
- (1.00 km) Accord Puducherry
- (1.34 km) The Residency Towers Puducherry
- (1.40 km) Anantha Heritage
- Restaurants near Paradise Beach:
- (0.15 km) Hotel Govthaem
- (0.89 km) Finz
- (0.45 km) Hot Breads
- (0.45 km) New Arabian Biryani Centre
- (0.53 km) Haveli Vegetarian Restaurant
- Attractions near Paradise Beach:
- (0.24 km) The Pelican Playhouse
- (0.51 km) Storytrails Pondicherry
- (0.97 km) Kallialay Surf School
- (0.76 km) KG Tours
- (1.09 km) Varadaraja Perumal Temple