Mahatma Gandhi Statue

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Pondicherry. The statue was built by the famous designer Roy Choudhary from the Madras School of Art and Crafts. It was inaugurated on January 26, 1965.

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Mahatma Gandhi Statue Mahabalipuram
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Mahatma Gandhi Statue Mahabalipuram
Richard Mortel
Mahatma Gandhi Statue Mahabalipuram
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By Air
By Air

The nearest airport is the Chennai airport at a distance of 115 kilometers.

By Bus
By Bus

The Mahatma Gandhi Statue is about 3 km from the Pondicherry Bus Stand.

By Train
By Train

The statue of Mahatma Gandhi is connected by rail from the Pondicherry railway station which is just a 2 mins walk and distance under a kilometer.

About Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Pondicherry. The statue was built by the famous designer Roy Choudhary from the Madras School of Art and Crafts. It was inaugurated on January 26, 1965.

The Gandhi Statue is one of the main landmarks of Pondicherry and a popular tourist attraction. The statue stands about 13 feet high and is surrounded by eight beautifully carved granite pillars imported from Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu. This statue is one of the main landmarks and is considered the third biggest Mahatma Gandhi statue in India. There is a tunnel below the statue that supposedly leads to Gingee Fort, but it was closed due to safety reasons after some serious incidents. 

Entry Fee & Timings:

  1. There is no entry fee to visit the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial in Pondicherry.
  2. The statue area is open daily from 12:00 am – 12:00 am.

Things to do:

  1. Overlook the Sunrise at Promenade Beach
  2. Visit the Pondicherry Museum
  3. Local market Shopping

Nearby attractions:

  1. Promenade Beach / Rock Beac
  2. Bharathi Park
  3. French War Memorial
  4. Pondicherry Museum
  5. Old Lighthouse
  6. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
  7. White Town / French Quarter
     



 

Best Time to Visit:
January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December
Activities to Do:
Cultural and Historical Monuments

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