Bharathi Park Puducherry — Attraction in Puducherry

Bharati Park (also Government Park) Great Place!! (Raj Nivas, Bharatidasa Statue, Nehru Statue, AAYI MANTAP, etc. separately reviewed)

Well maintained Park with lot of greenery Clean & Neat Well light in Night Many Statues & Very breezy Relaxing, Family place Lot of area for enjoyment Fully Safe & secured Family zone Many Stately Buildings around Very close to the Beach (Ref to our Photos)

Bharati Park (also The Government Park ) is the green centre of Puducherry. Blessed with lush green trees, grown-ups can wait (sitting on granite benches) while children can play in the ponds or on the (artificial) hillock or in the traffic park! Family picnics are frequent happenings. This Park’s north gate faces “ The Raj Nivas” - The residence of the Lt. Governor, formerly the Palace of the French Governor of Puducherry – wide & clean roads, with very good greenery (Shades)!

Kindly take the TOUR of our PHOTO to know the Glimpses better!

We three Camera-men could spot many families & children, Lovers and Retired, (few Drunkards also) & a Team of a movie people in action.

The Aayi Mandapam (regret as it is not labelled properly – Many tourists were asking us, the name of the monument! – will write a separate review of this) is PURE WHITE MONUMENT. This is the centre of the Park from which four lanes divide the Park in almost equal four parts. Few ancient sculptures and other statues, etc. decorate the Park, exceptionally well!

Specially to mention is a Conch (Kindly ref to our photos) very much suitable for Selfies and family shots.

Around this park, stands a number of stately buildings: Villa Aroume (the Ashram Dining Room), Raj Nivas on St Louis Street, Towards the east is the French Army Band, southern side are the Puducherry Art Gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, etc. (reminding the colonial Era), western side - the Legislative Assembly, the Cercle de & the General Hospital, etc.

The park is open to the public from 6:00am to 9:00pm on all days, with...

BHARATHI PARK is located on the Rue Saint Gilles Street in White Town, Pondicherry. The landscape is dotted with modern monuments, old sculptures, statues, stone carvings, and stately buildings. The main attraction of the park is the magnificent structure in white known as the Aayi Mandapam. It is a Greco-Roman structure built by Louis Gurre in 1854. The park is divided into four equal parts by walkways. The park comprises flowerbeds, well-kept lawns, and exquisite fountains. There is no entry fee to visit the Bharathi Park. It is open from 6 am to 8 pm on all days. You can enjoy the pleasant air and greenery of the beautiful park. Large trees provide visitors shade and offer a clean environment. The park is a prominent tourist attraction in Puducherry luring tourists throughout the year. It is safe enough for children. They can also enjoy swings and playground equipment. A visit to the park will leave you refreshed and calm. You can enjoy a picnic with your family and friends as you unwind in the lap of nature. Though located in the center of the city, Bharathi Park takes you away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The well-paved roads are great for a stroll or jog. While you can even spend some time admiring the natural beauty of the park. Its attractiveness is enhanced by the numerous artificial water fountains and ponds around it. Photographers can visit the park to photograph the Aayi Mandapam's stunning architecture against the natural beauty of the surroundings. When visiting Bharathi Park, plan some fun activities with family and friends to enjoy your time to the fullest. The park is more pleasurable in the morning. It is advisable to visit the park in the early hours to enjoy the sound of birds chirping and witness nature at its best. You must carry a good-quality camera with you to capture Insta-worthy pictures with a stunning...

The Government Park or Bharati Park is in the green centre of the French Town and its lush trees provide ample relief from the scorching sun on a hot summer day. With children playing in the ponds, on the hill or in the traffic park, grown-ups sitting or lying on granite benches, families on a picnic and occasional sit-ins of striking citizens, the park is the most appreciated public area in the town. Strolling under the cool trees is as dynamic as it gets unless people rush to the spot when an occasional movie is being shot. The Aayi Mandapam has become the unmistakable centre from which four lanes divide the Park in almost equal parts. The area is dotted with ancient sculptures and not so ancient statues. Around it stand a number of stately buildings: The Raj Nivas - The residence of the Lt. Governor, formerly the Palace of the French Governor of Puducherry. The Museum - situated opposite the Raj Nivas on St Louis Street, houses an interesting collection of excavated artefacts from the Roman Times and heritage from the French Period. Towards the east, hidden behind a thick wall and huge trees lies the former French bandstand on which the French Army Band used to play. On the southern side are the Puducherry Art Gallery, Hotel Qualithe and the Chamber of Commerce, all built with a street front in colonial style. The UCO bank is surrounded by its own garden premises with a mighty stair which invites you to the interior of a traditional bank. Past the General Hospital on the western side are the Legislative Assembly and the Cercle de Pondichery. Turning back towards the Raj Nivas on the left is beautiful Villa Aroume, which houses the Ashram Dining Room. The park is open to the public from 6:00am to 9:00pm...