Pondicherry - long shot; anyone been there in last year or two ?

[KidKruger]

Haven't been for several years so my previous experience will be past it's sell by date and wondering if anyone's any up-to-date tips.

Mainly around accommodation, but also food plus anything else local.

Heading over in April. Will be in Tamil Nadu too, but chiefly I'm interested in Pondicherry initially.

[numbers]

KK you have made me incredibly nostalgic for life in India which I miss very much! Used to be able to drive to Pondi for the weekend. Afraid I'm not best placed to answer your questions as been too long ago for me also.

Villa Shanti is good, also stayed in the Dupliex, lovely old houses with traditional furniture. Will ask my friends in tamil nadu/karnataka for tips, one of them has recently returned from a weekend there.

Did you go to Auroville before?

[KidKruger]

hi numbers - yeah i'll be heading up to auroville. Will possibly being staying in one of the Aurovind ('no intoxicants') guest houses on the seafront, in which case I'll be choking at ?20 per night for a delux double.

I'll check out the accom places you've mentioned tho - cheers. Any tips from your friends will be appreciated !