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Auroville day

1 day · Matrimandir, bakery and the beach. 5 stops over 1 day, with walking and driving times between them.

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Day 1

  1. Auroville Visitors Centre

    Tourist information center

    The starting point for any Auroville visit: exhibitions, boutiques, cafés and the pass for the walk to the Matrimandir viewing point.

  2. 15 min walk from Auroville Visitors Centre

  3. Matrimandir

    Tourist attraction

    The golden sphere at the heart of Auroville, built for silent concentration. The viewing point is open to day visitors; the inner chamber needs booking ahead.

  4. 3.1 km · about 10 min drive from Matrimandir

  5. Auroville Bakery & Café

    Bakery

    A long-running Auroville bakery known for breads, croissants and a simple garden café.

  6. 10 min walk from Auroville Bakery & Café

  7. Tanto Pizzeria

    Italian restaurant

    A popular wood-fired pizzeria on the Auroville road.

  8. 2.3 km · about 8 min drive from Tanto Pizzeria

  9. Auroville Beach

    Beach

    A quieter beach off the East Coast Road near Auroville, good for an unhurried swim or sunrise.

Where to stay for this trip

Everything here is in one part of the area, so one stay in Auroville works for the whole trip.

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