motorcycles?

The best way to see Pondicherry and its surrounding areas is by renting out a "Pedal cycle" or a "motorcycle" or "ungeared scooter". These can be rented from any of the numerous rental stores. Your hotel should be able to provide the contact to the nearest store. The prices as of Feb 2007 were Rs100 for an ungeared scooter and Rs150 for a geared motorcycle. You will need to provide some identification document as collateral and an advance of Rs100-200. Many of the rentals also provide delivery and pickup at the hotel which is very useful.