Where was Life of Pi filmed

Locations

• Holy Rosary Church

  In movie

  Scene where Young Pi, a Hindu by birth, meets a Parish priest at a church.

  Real

  Holy Rosary Church on the map

  Scene was shot The Holy Rosary Church is a Catholic church in Pondicherry, India. It is one of the oldest tourist sites in Puducherry., and was visited by Mother Teresa during her visit to Puducherry.

• Pondicherry Harbour Pier

  In movie

  Scene where Pi says farewell to Anandi before he travels to Canada with his family.

  Real

  Pondicherry Harbour Pier on the map

  Scene was shot Puducherry, centuries before its merger with India in 1954, was a Port City and flourished as a Centre of International Trade and Commerce. The commercial history of Puducherry, dates back to the Roman Empire. The remnants of the ancient port town "Arikenmedu" six kilometers from Puducherry town, already prove that it had trade connections with Rome and Greece around the period 100 BC to 100 AD. Textiles, pearls and silk were the main items of exports.