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Auroville Beach
Auroville | Tamil-nadu | India
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About Auroville Beach
Weather:
Ideal Time: 1-2 hrs
Open Time: Beach closes at 6:30 PM
Cost: Free
Auroville Beach, Auroville Overview
Auroville Beach, also known as the Auro Beach is located in Pondicherry. It is a part of the Auroville Ashram and is situated about 10 kilometres away. The beach is about 12 kilometres away from Pondicherry and lies on the right-hand side of East Coast Road. Auro Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Pondicherry. It attracts a lot of tourists and locals. The beach stays true to its form and doesn't have a lot of establishments that provide food or snacks. The Ashram has maintained its serenity and ensured that it is not tampered or changed a lot due to human encroachment.
The damage caused by the tsunami that hit the Pondicherry city in 2004 can still be seen at the beach. You can see the ruins of the damaged beach shacks and stalls that still lies untouched at the beach. There aren't many street vendors and beach shacks at the beach. Hence, it is a perfect place to spend some time in absolute peace.
Auroville
The beach got its name from the famous Auroville township that is located very close to the beach. The Auroville township is an experimental township which promotes the idea of a living beyond the limitations of the caste, creed, religion, colour and economic and social status. The idea of Auroville was proposed by the Mirra Alfassa was known as ‘The Mother’ in the year 1968. It isn’t a tourist place but a centre of solace where the visitors can practice meditation and lead a life on the basis of the Auroville preachings. There is the main complex inside the Auroville township, known as Matrimandir. Although the entry inside the Matrimandir is reserved.
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La Villa
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Pondicherry Executive Inn
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How to Reach Auroville Beach
The Auroville beach is situated 12 km away from Pondicherry. You can take a public transport such as autorickshaw or bus to reach the Auroville beach.
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Tips
1. There are very few beach shacks at the beach. It is advisable to carry your own food and water bottles.
2. Take a bus instead of an auto rickshaw for a cheaper ride to the beach.
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