Introduction

Serenity Beach is a sprawling stretch of virgin sand, about a 10-minute drive to the north of Pondicherry town, on the East Coast Expressway on the way to Chennai. As you drive from Pondicherry, the beach falls on your right hand side. It would be apt to say that the ambience of the beach is well-captured in its name, as if you can touch the calm. Take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters and stretch back on the silvery sand to soak up the sun. The highpoint of the Pondicherry beaches is they are pristine with clean waters and clean sands. To top it all the beaches mostly remain desolate.

The tourism department has taken utmost care to bring about the natural beauty of these beaches by keeping the cafes and other eateries with resorts and cottages at a comfortable distance from the beach. These structures are built in a way that they do not detract from the calmness and the beauty of the beach. Since the area is not very large, on a weekday you can have the whole beach to yourself. You can spend the whole day on Serenity Beach simply gazing at the azure swells as they crash on the shore and ebb away. When the sun climbs high in the sky, walk into the shade of a beachside café and tuck into succulent seafood delicacies. Evening is the perfect time to stroll the beach and watch a breathtaking sunset over the sea. Cast in an orange glow, at this hour Serenity looks pretty as a picture postcard.

You can even pitch a tent on the beach, and observe the sea all day. True to its name, this beautiful Pondicherry beach exalts your imagination and invigorates you for your onward journey.

Special Attributes

Serenity is Pondicherry's most pristine, calm and picturesque beach.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

Dress is whatever you find comfortable.

Connectivity

You can hire a private taxi or take an auto-rickshaw from Pondicherry city centre to Serenity Beach.

Enjoyed by

Families, Senior Citizens, Kids, Backpackers

Exposure

You will be under the open sky of Pondicherry. In the morning and evening, enjoy the fresh breeze wafting from the sea. But noon gets quite warm and the sun rays are rather strong. You are advised to wear a lot of sunscreen lotion, carry along sunshades and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

April, May, June, July, August, September

Facilities

The beach is ideal for a quiet stroll, you can even head to a nearby café to enjoy some local cuisine.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

The beach looks very beautiful at the crack of dawn. If you can make a trip at this hour, you will be suitably rewarded.

Type of site

Beach in Pondicherry