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What to expect at Auroville?<\/strong><\/h2>\nCasual day visit to Auroville<\/strong><\/h3>\nMore often than not Auroville<\/a> is visited by tourists on a day trip from Pondicherry \u2013 a visit to the visitor\u2019s center, a bite of Italian pizza, and a look at the Matir Mandir is the itinerary of such lot.\u00a0One should go to the Visitors\u2019 Centre and get a day pass to see\u00a0Matir Mandir. Matir Mandir is a fifteen minute walk from\u00a0Visitors\u2019 Centre but a\u00a0shuttle also runs every thirty minutes. To be able to visit the\u00a0Matir Mandir or experience\u00a0meditations sessions that happen there every morning, one needs to obtain the pass a day before.\u00a0Visitors can shop Auroville’s unique products manufactured right there at some boutique shops near the\u00a0Visitors\u2019 Centre.<\/p>\nArrange a Stay at\u00a0<\/strong>Auroville<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo experience the true Auroville one should live with the community and spend time learning the people\u2019s way of life.\u00a0For beginners, Auroville is a bit daunting, be prepared to deal with mud roads cutting through dense forests, frighteningly quiet areas most of them with no street lamps, little to no mobile connectivity. It is a perfect place to unwind. A read through their website which is loaded with useful information for visitors is the place to start the journey. You need to reserve your stay through the Auroville website. There are multiple stay options available inside Auroville suiting every budget.<\/p>\n
Where to Stay at Auroville?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAuroville has a large number of guest houses and home stays for all range of budgets and needs. But, for utmost experience opt for farm stays which are huts with basic amenities but in place of comfort an open window to nature is offered. For bookings you can contact Auroville’s Guest Accommodation Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Auroville:](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/auroville\/Atith_-Griha_Guesthouse_Auroville.jpg\" "\\"Auroville:")
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Source:\u00a0Magda Wojtyra<\/a><\/p>\nOne of the many stay options available at Auroville<\/em><\/p>\n<\/h2>\nHow to reach Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\nTo reach this coastal town driving down from Chennai is the most preferred option. A taxi from Auroville can be hired for pick up from Chennai airport. Also, a number of government and private buses run from Chennai to Pondicherry at frequent intervals with majority of them stopping by this town. The newly opened Pondicherry airport has flight services from Bangalore<\/a>.<\/p>\nIf driving down from Bangalore avoid\u00a0Bangalore – Krishnagiri – Tiruvanamalai – Pondicherry route as road between\u00a0Krishnagiri and\u00a0Tiruvanamalai is in very bad condition.\u00a0Banaglore – Vellore<\/a> – Tindivanam is the suggested route to take.<\/p>\nFood at Auroville<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nAuroville is a proud home to multi-national, multi-cultural people and this reflects in the food here. The options range from South Indian, French, Italian, to continental cuisines. The vegetables, fruits, grains, and cheese used in cooking at most of these joints are organically grown in Auroville farms itself. Some of the must-visit places are:<\/p>\n
Auroville Bakery \u2013 for mouthwatering fresh delicacies,<\/p>\n
Tanto Pizzeria \u2013 authentic Italian pizza made with locally made cheese,<\/p>\n
Visitor\u2019s center caf\u00e9 \u2013 for a mix of south Indian, and continental food.<\/p>\n
Besides these there is Farm Fresh for a quick snack, Le Morgan for South Indian and French food, Solutude Farm for organic South Indian meals. Residents have a great option of eating at the Solar Kitchen using Aurocards where meals vary from Rs.150 to 250.<\/p>\n
*Most restaurants and cafes inside Auroville close early in the evening by 6 PM.<\/em><\/p>\nTravelling Around Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"Auroville:](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/auroville\/Auroville_master_plan.jpg\" "\\"Auroville:")
<\/strong><\/p>\nThis is a town of muddy roads. To go around Auroville the best means of transport is a motorbike or a bicycle both of which can be easily rented. Ride around the town to marvel at aesthetically constructed houses, ravines running around the town, hidden farms, landscapes, community centers, quirky pieces of art and more. Hire a taxi for commuting in and around Auroville in comfort.\u00a0Bicycles can be rented from inside Auroville for about Rs. 40-50 a day. Motorbike rental varies for Rs. 120 to 500.\u00a0A bus operated by Auroville shuttles to Pondicherry at regular times during the day. A trip to Pondicherry in shared auto-rickshaw or tuktuk costs around 80 rupees.<\/p>\n
Things to see and do at Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\nVolunteering & Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\nMore than \u2018What to see\u2019, Auroville is a \u2018What to do\u2019 kind of place. Volunteering is a happening culture around here, which is the reason why volunteers across the world flock to this place all around the year to be a part in building this community. Organic farms, schools, gardens, construction sites, organizations, and small industries accept short and long term volunteers. A few of them offer free stay and food for volunteers in return for their work.<\/p>\n![\"Complete](\"https:\/\/www.trodly.com\/pictures\/upload\/image\/auroville\/Matrimandir_auroville.jpg\" "\\"Auroville:")
One of the early morning sessions at Auroville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nApart from volunteering, workshops for body, mind, and soul conducted by experts with distinct backgrounds is a unique feature of this place A quick browse of the website will reveal the schedule of classes and workshops happening around the town. From meditation, and yoga, to tango, and salsa, this place is for people who don\u2019t shy away from trying new things.<\/p>\n
Visit Beaches<\/strong><\/h3>\nA trip to Auroville would be incomplete without a dip in the cool and clean waters of the Bay of Bengal. There are quite a few beaches around here which are relatively less crowded and cleaner. Bodhi beach which is a short 15 min drive from the Auroville town is well-known for regular sighting of surfers. Try the surfing school to get a taste of surfing. Auro beach<\/a> is another great place to relax altough its little far from Auroville itself.<\/p>\nAlso Read:\u00a0Pondicherry’s Top Beaches – 6 Best Beaches of Pondicherry!<\/a><\/p>\n
More often than not Auroville<\/a> is visited by tourists on a day trip from Pondicherry \u2013 a visit to the visitor\u2019s center, a bite of Italian pizza, and a look at the Matir Mandir is the itinerary of such lot.\u00a0One should go to the Visitors\u2019 Centre and get a day pass to see\u00a0Matir Mandir. Matir Mandir is a fifteen minute walk from\u00a0Visitors\u2019 Centre but a\u00a0shuttle also runs every thirty minutes. To be able to visit the\u00a0Matir Mandir or experience\u00a0meditations sessions that happen there every morning, one needs to obtain the pass a day before.\u00a0Visitors can shop Auroville’s unique products manufactured right there at some boutique shops near the\u00a0Visitors\u2019 Centre.<\/p>\n To experience the true Auroville one should live with the community and spend time learning the people\u2019s way of life.\u00a0For beginners, Auroville is a bit daunting, be prepared to deal with mud roads cutting through dense forests, frighteningly quiet areas most of them with no street lamps, little to no mobile connectivity. It is a perfect place to unwind. A read through their website which is loaded with useful information for visitors is the place to start the journey. You need to reserve your stay through the Auroville website. There are multiple stay options available inside Auroville suiting every budget.<\/p>\n Auroville has a large number of guest houses and home stays for all range of budgets and needs. But, for utmost experience opt for farm stays which are huts with basic amenities but in place of comfort an open window to nature is offered. For bookings you can contact Auroville’s Guest Accommodation Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0Magda Wojtyra<\/a><\/p>\n One of the many stay options available at Auroville<\/em><\/p>\n To reach this coastal town driving down from Chennai is the most preferred option. A taxi from Auroville can be hired for pick up from Chennai airport. Also, a number of government and private buses run from Chennai to Pondicherry at frequent intervals with majority of them stopping by this town. The newly opened Pondicherry airport has flight services from Bangalore<\/a>.<\/p>\n If driving down from Bangalore avoid\u00a0Bangalore – Krishnagiri – Tiruvanamalai – Pondicherry route as road between\u00a0Krishnagiri and\u00a0Tiruvanamalai is in very bad condition.\u00a0Banaglore – Vellore<\/a> – Tindivanam is the suggested route to take.<\/p>\n Auroville is a proud home to multi-national, multi-cultural people and this reflects in the food here. The options range from South Indian, French, Italian, to continental cuisines. The vegetables, fruits, grains, and cheese used in cooking at most of these joints are organically grown in Auroville farms itself. Some of the must-visit places are:<\/p>\n Auroville Bakery \u2013 for mouthwatering fresh delicacies,<\/p>\n Tanto Pizzeria \u2013 authentic Italian pizza made with locally made cheese,<\/p>\n Visitor\u2019s center caf\u00e9 \u2013 for a mix of south Indian, and continental food.<\/p>\n Besides these there is Farm Fresh for a quick snack, Le Morgan for South Indian and French food, Solutude Farm for organic South Indian meals. Residents have a great option of eating at the Solar Kitchen using Aurocards where meals vary from Rs.150 to 250.<\/p>\n *Most restaurants and cafes inside Auroville close early in the evening by 6 PM.<\/em><\/p>\n This is a town of muddy roads. To go around Auroville the best means of transport is a motorbike or a bicycle both of which can be easily rented. Ride around the town to marvel at aesthetically constructed houses, ravines running around the town, hidden farms, landscapes, community centers, quirky pieces of art and more. Hire a taxi for commuting in and around Auroville in comfort.\u00a0Bicycles can be rented from inside Auroville for about Rs. 40-50 a day. Motorbike rental varies for Rs. 120 to 500.\u00a0A bus operated by Auroville shuttles to Pondicherry at regular times during the day. A trip to Pondicherry in shared auto-rickshaw or tuktuk costs around 80 rupees.<\/p>\n More than \u2018What to see\u2019, Auroville is a \u2018What to do\u2019 kind of place. Volunteering is a happening culture around here, which is the reason why volunteers across the world flock to this place all around the year to be a part in building this community. Organic farms, schools, gardens, construction sites, organizations, and small industries accept short and long term volunteers. A few of them offer free stay and food for volunteers in return for their work.<\/p>\n Apart from volunteering, workshops for body, mind, and soul conducted by experts with distinct backgrounds is a unique feature of this place A quick browse of the website will reveal the schedule of classes and workshops happening around the town. From meditation, and yoga, to tango, and salsa, this place is for people who don\u2019t shy away from trying new things.<\/p>\n A trip to Auroville would be incomplete without a dip in the cool and clean waters of the Bay of Bengal. There are quite a few beaches around here which are relatively less crowded and cleaner. Bodhi beach which is a short 15 min drive from the Auroville town is well-known for regular sighting of surfers. Try the surfing school to get a taste of surfing. Auro beach<\/a> is another great place to relax altough its little far from Auroville itself.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0Pondicherry’s Top Beaches – 6 Best Beaches of Pondicherry!<\/a><\/p>\nArrange a Stay at\u00a0<\/strong>Auroville<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Where to Stay at Auroville?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to reach Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Food at Auroville<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Travelling Around Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\nThings to see and do at Auroville<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Volunteering & Workshops<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Visit Beaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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