This travel guide from ABP Live suggests experiencing Pondicherry's colonial charm on a budget of under ₹8,000. It highlights the city's French-inspired streets, pastel buildings, and beachside cafes. The guide recommends economical travel options like buses or trains from Chennai or Villupuram, and affordable accommodation such as hostels, with Unpack Hostel and goSTOPS Pondicherry cited as examples.