Travel guides
Ideas for what to do in Auroville, Pondicherry and nearby – itineraries, day trips and experiences.
Plan a day trip from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai by taxi or bike: route, the Arunachaleswarar temple, a short Girivalam, Ramana Ashram and full-moon crowds.
A visitor's guide to the Pondicherry Botanical Garden: its French history since 1826, what to see, timings and tickets, getting there and nearby sights.
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.
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.
How to ride the East Coast Road from Pondicherry to Mahabalipuram: about 96 km, where to stop, fuel, road works, safety and when to set off.
Ride to the Kaluveli (Kazhuveli) wetland north of Auroville for waterbirds and raptors: the season, what you may see, the route by scooter and field etiquette.
Mahabalipuram, Tiruvannamalai, Pichavaram, Chidambaram, Gingee Fort and more – the best day trips from Pondicherry with distances and tips.
A relaxed 2-day Pondicherry and Auroville itinerary – White Town, beaches, Matrimandir and cafés – planned for a scooter.
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