Puducherry is a quiet little union territory on the southern coast of India. The town is known for its tree lined boulevards, quaint colonial heritage buildings and endless stretches of unspoilt beaches and backwaters. The city is famous for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Some of the famous attractions are Auroville, the international City of Unity and Gandhi Statue. The French War Memorial on Goubert Avenue is reminder of those brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the First World War. Puducheery also has many museums like the Pondicherry Museum, The Bharathidasan Museum, Jawahar Toy Museum and Children’s Museum.