Tourism Experiences
AUROVILLE
Founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, also known as 'The Mother', Auroville is an experimental township or a universal town. Designed by famous architect Roger Anger, Auroville is a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry where people of different nationalities, cultures and beliefs live together in harmony.
SADHANA FOREST
Sadhana Forest is a reforestation project and a sustainable living community in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, South India. Visitors are most welcome to visit Sadhana Forest at any time! Every Friday the community offers a big tour, screens a documentary and serves a vegan organic dinner. All activities are free of charge and reservations are not required. Check the Sadhana Forest website for more info.
AUROVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Auroville Botanical Garden was started in August 2000 on 50 acres of old cashew land rescued from the threat of real estate development. The Gardens have seen a remarkable growth since then. The site has been transformed into a luxuriant landscape that serves as an area for research into environmentally sustainable approaches to land management, as well as a location for environmental education.
SVARAM - MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND RESEARCH
We bring together the rich tradition of Indian Music and Craft and international academic musicology, sound studies and research, contemporary design and innovation with the uniquely progressive spiritual-material, future-oriented aspiration of Auroville, the City of Dawn, and its integral experiment on Human Unity in diversity.
KINISI E-MOBILITY
We rent electric bicycles and a few electric scooters for exploring Auroville and its bioregion.
MOHANAM VILLAGE HERITAGE CENTRE
Mohanam began as an effort of young people from the rural villages surrounding Auroville, an international city in Tamil Nadu, India. The group renovated the oldest building in Sanjeevinagar and set up an institution to celebrate the many cultures of the people of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.
AYURVEDA WITH SUSAN
Outcomes of the 3 month program: -Better digestion, more energy and less toxicity in body -Clarity on which nutrition is best for your body-type -New ayurvedic habits integrated in your life -Reduced stress and less mental agitation -Deeper understanding of who you are =Deeper sense of purpose and enthusiasm in life.
PROMENADE
One of the liveliest areas in Pondicherry, the Promenade is situated along the picturesque seafront with a rocky beach. One can enjoy a leisurely stroll at the Promenade, which is a delightful experience especially on a pleasant day. There are also few cafes and restaurants nearby where you can enjoy exquisite French food or other cuisines.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Featuring six gorgeous fountains, a large aquarium with ornamental fishes, Japanese rock, dancing fountain and a beautiful children's train, the Botanical Garden of Pondicherry is truly an unmissable attraction.
MANAKULA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
Manakula vinayagar temple is a hindu temple in the union territory of puducherry, India. Dedicated to the god ganesa, it is a popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in puducherry. The temple is of considerable antiquity and predates french occupation of the territory.
CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE
A popular tourist attraction, Chunnambar Boat House is located about 7 kilometres from Pondicherry. Surrounded by beautiful backwaters and stunning white sand beaches, Chunnambar Boat House is ideal for boating and a great picnic spot where you can relax in the tranquil environment.