Travel guides
Practical tips – how to get here, when to visit, renting a bike and staying safe on the road.
Night riding tips for Pondicherry and Auroville: dark forest roads, stray animals, the ECR, speed breakers, headlights, navigation, breakdowns and calling 112.
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.
How to ride safely in Pondicherry and Auroville during the northeast monsoon: flooded roads, braking, visibility, cyclone warnings and what to carry.
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.
Helmet law, one-way streets, the Beach Road closure, parking, speed limits and police checks: what every scooter rider in Pondicherry and Auroville should know.
How to get from Pondicherry railway station or the bus stand to Auroville: distances, taxi, auto and scooter options, arrival times and tips for luggage.
Licence rules for riding a rented scooter in India: Indian licence classes, the International Driving Permit for visitors, papers to carry and insurance.
How to get around Auroville: bicycle vs scooter vs auto or taxi, how spread out the township is, and the visitor rules on its roads and paths.
When to visit Pondicherry – winter, summer and monsoon compared, with festivals, crowds and what to pack.
Documents, deposit, helmet rules, fuel, parking and road safety – everything to know before renting a bike or scooter in Pondicherry.
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