Banana rides, cosy up in a tree house, boat rides, picnic spots, a pristine beach, backwaters—Chunnambar is perfect for a weekend getaway and is an unconventional spot near Pondicherry.
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What Makes It Awesome
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when we say Pondicherry? The beaches, seafood, Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, the French colony, to name a select few. However, other that the usual hangout spots, if you are looking to do something different, then don't think twice about heading to the Chunnambar Boat House, which is just approximately 8 kilometers from Pondicherry. Located on the Cuddalore Main Road, it is a rather unexpected paradise near Pondy which rightly so takes you to a beach called Paradise.
The view from the beach is breathtaking and the experience is even more special when you take along your own tent and camp by the ocean. When it comes to food, you can pack your own or head straight to Seagulls which is a multi-cuisine restaurant. The Chunnambar Boat House Timings are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm everyday but if you're looking for long romantic rides then those are available between 4 and 6 pm. Getting from Chummanbar to Paradise beach involves a ferry ride which costs INR 325 for an adult and INR 150 for children 5 and under. For the Goa famous boat rides, the costs are INR 600 for a group of 6 for a short trip, and INR 1,000 for a long trip for 6 people.
The spot is also great for photography and other shoots. So if you're looking to do a pre or post wedding shoot, this is the place since the backwaters and boating make for an awesome backdrop. If you are looking to stay there for the night, check into one of their top three tree houses. There is 'Sunrise Panorama, that gives you a breath taking view of the backwater, Palm House and Nest Bird that is perfect for those who are looking for a quiet and peaceful night sprinkled with a fantastic view.
What Could Be Better
It tends to get crowded (especially during the holiday season) so be prepared to stand in a queue for a bit.