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Raj Niwas is situated at Gingee Fort, Pondicherry, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Raj Niwas is known as the ‘Palais du Gouvernement’, which was built during 18th century. It is now the residence of the Lt. Governor of Pondicherry, which is open to common public. There is an old court inside the complex, which houses the Legislative Assembly. The monolithic pillars of the Gingee Fort which was captured in 1751 are also major tourist attractions available at this site. This complex houses a well-maintained garden, with a water monument in the middle that is the reminder of the start of good drinking water scheme.

Raj Niwas, Puducherry

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Villa Bayoud ; No.5, Rue Saint Martin, Puducherry. ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

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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