On March 10th 2017 both of us went to Pondicherry and Velankani for
a short trip. The timing was great as the sun was not too harsh.
On the day we reached Pondy, we had the usual stroll along
the alleys and lane ways of French quarters part of Pondy. We hired a two
wheeler which made our exploration easy. After a laid back lunch, we headed to Auroville Visitors Centre were we tasty bakes. By the time we got back to our
room, I got a call from Geetha Paul mam inviting us for a dinner in their
resort Le Pondy Resort, Pondicherry. She had came to know that I was at Pondy
by my FB post.(Love FB for that)
Both Geetha mam and Priya being my students at Trivandrum
since long time and we share a special rapport.
Both us were very excited and glad to receive the invitation
and reached the location around 9:30 pm. The resort was around 12kms from the
White Town (French quarters).
And there it was – Le Pondy Resort, Pondicherry a sprawling
property with a heritage look. One side of the resort is a lake and the other
side faces Bay of Bengal. We were escorted to the private beach and was
awestruck by the beauty of the windy beach
After walking around and seeing the charm of the resort, we
went for the wide spread buffet. The dishes were from North to South Indian as
well as Continental.
Even though we did not stay there, the rooms we saw blended
with the surrounding space, offering calmness, and privacy to the guests. As I
was not carrying camera and it being dark, I could not capture the real charm
of the place.
One dish ( dessert) I must stood out was the Caramel
Custard, which had a homely touch. (Sujo's was the best homemade Caramel
Custard, which I will never forget). Also, the Cherry filled rolls. I was too
feeling too full after having a bite from the appetizer to main course and the
dessert. It was heart full feeling!
Le Pondy Resort, Pondicherry experience was a surprise visit
and a unique one for us. It was a one-hour culinary treat for our pallet. I
should thank the staff who extended the usual time to cater us. A special
thanks to the Chef who made Mutton Ullathaiattu on our request which was well
cooked and the spices all blended together.
Soup to Start With |
Arched pillars in the dinning space and open outdoor view |
Buffet Space at Le Pondy |
Open Spaces are welcome |
After the dinner - Thank You All |
Our love and warm hug to Geetha mam and Priya for making our
stay memorable at Pondicherry.
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