MANGO HILL, a gracious Indian hotel with an unmistakable French touch, located on a hill planted with mango and cashew trees between Pondicherry and Auroville, on the Bay of Bengal.. An “ecofriendlyâ€Â haven of serenity just outside the city (6 km/4 miles rth of the former French colony of Pondicherry), where Parisian savoir-faire meets the charm of the Indian countryside. The spacious main house has 14 elegant rooms with private terraces, and a large restaurant offering Indian and French specialties. Just beside, in the exotic garden, 10 “Thai cottageâ€Â style rooms have sea-view terraces overlooking the pool.