Statue of Dupleix

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Statue of Dupleix is situated at Goubert Avenue, Beach road, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, India. Edit

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The Statue of Dupleix is 3 metres tall statue of Francois Dupleix, constructed to honour him. Francois Dupleix used to govern Pondicherry from 1742 to 1754 and this statue was commissioned in his honour in 1870. This statue has been constructed over beautiful granite columns at Place du Republique. There is a small children’s park located just opposite to this statue which is located towards the southern end of the Goubert Avenue.This statue of Joseph Francois Dupleix lies on the Beach Road, which is reminiscent of the French colonial rule in Pondicherry.

Statue of Dupleix, Pondicherry

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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Minimun 30 Minute.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Puducherry is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Puducherry by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : There are several buses that ply frequently from Chennai, Thanjaur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both private and state-owned buses are available. The bus fare will depend upon the distance covered.

Train : The nearest rail station from Pondicherry is Villupuram, which is about 35 kilometres away from the town. The railhead is well-connected to cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum.

Air : The nearest airport is Chennai International airport for travelers who are pondering the question how to reach Pondicherry. This airport is located almost 135 km away. Chennai city is well linked to all airports all over the country.

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