Aurobeach travel blog
Travel guides, places to visit, things to do and local tips for Auroville, Pondicherry and South India.
Night riding tips for Pondicherry and Auroville: dark forest roads, stray animals, the ECR, speed breakers, headlights, navigation, breakdowns and calling 112.
A practical guide to the Pondicherry Sunday market on MG Road: what is sold, when to go, how to bargain, keeping valuables safe and where to park.
A short scooter ride from Pondicherry to Arikamedu, the ancient Indo-Roman trading site: what was found, what you see today and where the finds are kept.
How to visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry: the Samadhi, visiting hours, silence and etiquette, passes, Ashram units and scooter parking.
How to visit Paradise Beach at Chunnambar: riding from Pondicherry or Auroville, the boat-only access, timings, sea safety, parking and what to carry.
Plan a Gingee Fort day trip from Pondicherry or Auroville: route, taxi or bike, a short history, the Rajagiri climb, timings, monkeys and what to carry.
Plan a day trip from Pondicherry to the Pichavaram mangroves: route via Cuddalore and Chidambaram, taxi or scooter, boat options, best season and the temple.
How to ride to Ousteri Lake from Pondicherry or Auroville: the route, the birds, boating, the best time of day and how to behave around a bird sanctuary.
A practical guide to Serenity Beach at Kottakuppam: the surf scene, sea safety, when to go and how to get there by scooter from Pondicherry or Auroville.
Activa and Access vs Pulsar, FZ and Apache: which suits town riding, Auroville tracks, the ECR, riding two-up and carrying luggage – and which licence you need.
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