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{{#seo:|description=Complete 2025 guide to Puducherry toll roads, travel routes, FASTag information for visiting this Union Territory. No tolls within Puducherry itself.}}
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> No toll roads within Puducherry territory<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> Union Territory toll-free (Connecting roads may have tolls)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> Indian Rupee (INR) for connecting routes<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> FASTag required for toll roads connecting to Puducherry<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> NHAI, TNRDC for connecting highways
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need FASTag to drive within Puducherry - the entire Union Territory is toll-free. However, you'll need FASTag for toll roads when traveling to and from Puducherry through neighboring states like Tamil Nadu.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> While Puducherry itself has no tolls, the popular Chennai-Puducherry route via East Coast Road (ECR) has toll plazas managed by TNRDC with rates ranging from ₹47-₹172 depending on vehicle type.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> FASTag remains mandatory for all national highways and toll roads connecting to Puducherry. The East Coast Road continues toll operations with annual rate revisions effective from April 1st each year.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Puducherry has no internal toll roads, but travelers typically encounter tolls on major connecting routes.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 20px 0 10px 0;">Current Toll Rates for Routes to Puducherry (2025)</h3>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Within Puducherry</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Entire UT toll-free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">Chennai-Puducherry (ECR)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹47 (One-way)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹75-₹172</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">TNRDC operated, rates effective April 2025</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Chennai-Puducherry (Via NH45)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Multiple toll plazas</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Distance-based</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">NHAI FASTag required</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">Bangalore-Puducherry</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹200-₹300 total</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹600-₹900 total</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">Multiple state highways with tolls</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">From Chennai:</strong> East Coast Road (113 km, scenic coastal route) or NH45 via Tindivanam (150 km)</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">From Bangalore:</strong> NH44 to Tindivanam, then SH45 (300 km)</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">While Puducherry itself is toll-free, you'll need payment methods for connecting highways:</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. FASTag Electronic System:</strong></p>
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<li>Mandatory for all national highways and most state highways</li>
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<li>Works across all Indian toll plazas including routes to Puducherry</li>
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<li>Automatic deduction from linked bank account</li>
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<li>Available from 26+ certified banks across India</li>
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== Puducherry toll roads ==
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<li>Some state highways still accept cash</li>
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Currently '''no toll roads''' exist in Puducherry. You can drive across the entire union territory without any concern of paying toll or having a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/fastag-india FASTag].
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for traveling to Puducherry from any Indian city, use TollGuru India toll calculator</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">East Coast Road Updates:</strong></p>
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<li>TNRDC toll rates revised effective April 1, 2025</li>
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<li>Four-lane expansion from Chennai to Mamallapuram completed</li>
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<li>Enhanced safety measures and improved junction designs</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">National Highway Improvements:</strong></p>
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<li>FASTag Annual Pass introduced at ₹3,000 for 200 trips</li>
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<li>NHAI implementing barrier-free tolling on select routes</li>
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<li>Enhanced GPS-based toll collection systems</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Puducherry Infrastructure:</strong></p>
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<li>Continues toll-free policy for all internal roads</li>
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<li>Beach Road and Boulevard improvements completed</li>
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<li>Better connectivity to Karaikal enclave maintained</li>
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<li>Chennai to Puducherry: ₹47-₹70 via ECR, fuel costs ₹300-₹500</li>
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<li>Bangalore to Puducherry: ₹200-₹300 tolls, fuel costs ₹800-₹1,200</li>
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<li>No parking fees or internal travel costs within Puducherry</li>
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<li>Scenic route: Chennai via East Coast Road (coastal views, beach stops)</li>
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<li>Fastest route: Chennai via NH45 (expressway, higher tolls)</li>
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<li>Economic route: State highways (longer but lower toll costs)</li>
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<li>Ensure FASTag has sufficient balance before traveling</li>
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<li>ECR offers beautiful coastal scenery but can be congested on weekends</li>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Are there any toll roads within Puducherry?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, Puducherry has no toll roads within its territory. You can drive freely across all four enclaves (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) without any toll charges. This includes the popular Beach Road, Boulevard, and all internal city roads.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Do I need FASTag for visiting Puducherry?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, you need FASTag for toll roads connecting to Puducherry, especially if traveling via Chennai or other major cities. While Puducherry itself is toll-free, the approach routes through neighboring states have mandatory FASTag requirements.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">The most economical route depends on your origin. From Chennai, state highways via Tambaram-Tindivanam avoid ECR tolls but take longer. From Bangalore, NH routes offer the best balance of cost and time efficiency.</p>
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<h3 style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin: 15px 0 8px 0;">Can I use my vehicle's FASTag in Tamil Nadu when traveling to Puducherry?</h3>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, FASTag works across all Indian states including Tamil Nadu. Your FASTag will work on ECR toll plazas, NHAI highways, and all connecting routes to Puducherry regardless of which bank issued it.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Most tourist areas in Puducherry offer free parking. Some commercial areas may have nominal parking fees (₹10-₹20), but these are not toll-related charges and are much lower than major Indian cities.</p>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Puducherry</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Toll-Free Territory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹0</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">All 4 enclaves toll-free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">[[india-toll|India (National)]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">FASTag mandatory</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹2-₹5 per km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[tamil-nadu-toll-roads|Tamil Nadu]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">State + NHAI tolls</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹1-₹4 per km</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">Limited toll roads</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6;">₹50-₹200 per trip</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">[[sri-lanka-toll|Sri Lanka]]</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Electronic tolling</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">₹100-₹500 per trip</td>
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<li>[[india-toll|India Toll Roads]] - Complete national highway toll information</li>
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<li>[[fastag-india|FASTag India]] - Electronic toll collection system guide</li>
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<li>Puducherry Tourism Office: +91-413-2339497</li>
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<li>TNRDC Customer Care: 044-24361111 (for ECR toll issues)</li>
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<li>NHAI Helpline: 1033 (for national highway tolls)</li>
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Latest revision as of 22:06, 8 July 2025



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Puducherry Toll Roads Complete Guide

System: No toll roads within Puducherry territory
Coverage: Union Territory toll-free (Connecting roads may have tolls)
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) for connecting routes
Technology: FASTag required for toll roads connecting to Puducherry
Operators: NHAI, TNRDC for connecting highways

Do I Need FASTag for Puducherry? 2025 Update

No, you don't need FASTag to drive within Puducherry - the entire Union Territory is toll-free. However, you'll need FASTag for toll roads when traveling to and from Puducherry through neighboring states like Tamil Nadu.

Key Reality: While Puducherry itself has no tolls, the popular Chennai-Puducherry route via East Coast Road (ECR) has toll plazas managed by TNRDC with rates ranging from ₹47-₹172 depending on vehicle type.

2025 Update: FASTag remains mandatory for all national highways and toll roads connecting to Puducherry. The East Coast Road continues toll operations with annual rate revisions effective from April 1st each year.

Puducherry Travel Costs: What You Actually Pay

Puducherry has no internal toll roads, but travelers typically encounter tolls on major connecting routes.

Current Toll Rates for Routes to Puducherry (2025)

Route Cars Commercial Vehicles Notes
Within Puducherry ₹0 (Toll-Free) ₹0 (Toll-Free) Entire UT toll-free
Chennai-Puducherry (ECR) ₹47 (One-way) ₹75-₹172 TNRDC operated, rates effective April 2025
Chennai-Puducherry (Via NH45) Multiple toll plazas Distance-based NHAI FASTag required
Bangalore-Puducherry ₹200-₹300 total ₹600-₹900 total Multiple state highways with tolls

Major Routes to Puducherry

From Chennai: East Coast Road (113 km, scenic coastal route) or NH45 via Tindivanam (150 km)

From Bangalore: NH44 to Tindivanam, then SH45 (300 km)

From Hyderabad: NH44 to Chennai, then to Puducherry (520 km)

How to Pay Tolls on Routes to Puducherry

While Puducherry itself is toll-free, you'll need payment methods for connecting highways:

1. FASTag Electronic System:

  • Mandatory for all national highways and most state highways
  • Works across all Indian toll plazas including routes to Puducherry
  • Automatic deduction from linked bank account
  • Available from 26+ certified banks across India

2. Cash Payment (Limited):

  • Some state highways still accept cash
  • TNRDC toll plazas on ECR route
  • Higher rates than FASTag in most cases

To calculate toll costs for traveling to Puducherry from any Indian city, use TollGuru India toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

East Coast Road Updates:

  • TNRDC toll rates revised effective April 1, 2025
  • Four-lane expansion from Chennai to Mamallapuram completed
  • Enhanced safety measures and improved junction designs

National Highway Improvements:

  • FASTag Annual Pass introduced at ₹3,000 for 200 trips
  • NHAI implementing barrier-free tolling on select routes
  • Enhanced GPS-based toll collection systems

Puducherry Infrastructure:

  • Continues toll-free policy for all internal roads
  • Beach Road and Boulevard improvements completed
  • Better connectivity to Karaikal enclave maintained

Planning Your Journey to Puducherry

Cost Considerations:

  • Chennai to Puducherry: ₹47-₹70 via ECR, fuel costs ₹300-₹500
  • Bangalore to Puducherry: ₹200-₹300 tolls, fuel costs ₹800-₹1,200
  • No parking fees or internal travel costs within Puducherry

Route Recommendations:

  • Scenic route: Chennai via East Coast Road (coastal views, beach stops)
  • Fastest route: Chennai via NH45 (expressway, higher tolls)
  • Economic route: State highways (longer but lower toll costs)

Travel Tips:

  • Ensure FASTag has sufficient balance before traveling
  • ECR offers beautiful coastal scenery but can be congested on weekends
  • Puducherry's compact size makes it ideal for walking or cycling

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any toll roads within Puducherry?

No, Puducherry has no toll roads within its territory. You can drive freely across all four enclaves (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam) without any toll charges. This includes the popular Beach Road, Boulevard, and all internal city roads.

Do I need FASTag for visiting Puducherry?

Yes, you need FASTag for toll roads connecting to Puducherry, especially if traveling via Chennai or other major cities. While Puducherry itself is toll-free, the approach routes through neighboring states have mandatory FASTag requirements.

What's the cheapest route to Puducherry?

The most economical route depends on your origin. From Chennai, state highways via Tambaram-Tindivanam avoid ECR tolls but take longer. From Bangalore, NH routes offer the best balance of cost and time efficiency.

Can I use my vehicle's FASTag in Tamil Nadu when traveling to Puducherry?

Yes, FASTag works across all Indian states including Tamil Nadu. Your FASTag will work on ECR toll plazas, NHAI highways, and all connecting routes to Puducherry regardless of which bank issued it.

Are there parking fees in Puducherry?

Most tourist areas in Puducherry offer free parking. Some commercial areas may have nominal parking fees (₹10-₹20), but these are not toll-related charges and are much lower than major Indian cities.

Puducherry vs. Regional Areas

Location Toll Status Typical Cost Coverage
Puducherry Toll-Free Territory ₹0 All 4 enclaves toll-free
India (National) FASTag mandatory ₹2-₹5 per km All national highways
Tamil Nadu State + NHAI tolls ₹1-₹4 per km Major highways
Bangladesh Limited toll roads ₹50-₹200 per trip Major bridges
Sri Lanka Electronic tolling ₹100-₹500 per trip Expressways only

Useful Links & Resources

Related Toll Information:

Travel Resources:

  • Puducherry Tourism Office: +91-413-2339497
  • TNRDC Customer Care: 044-24361111 (for ECR toll issues)
  • NHAI Helpline: 1033 (for national highway tolls)
  • FASTag Customer Care: Bank-specific numbers for tag issues

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