An experimental international township founded in 1968 by The Mother. The golden Matrimandir is its meditation centre; visitors can walk the Banyan Tree path and explore craft workshops.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Auroville, by time of day.
Morning
- Matrimandir golden sphere inner chamber2h · easy
- Eco-village cycling tour2h 30m · moderate
Afternoon
- Solar Kitchen communal lunch1h 30m · easy
- Sadhana Forest reforestation walk2h · easy
- Pottery & weaving craft workshops2h · easy
Evening
- Auroville Beach sunset1h 30m · easy
About 11h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🎭 Cultural Day4h out
- Eco-village cycling tour · morning, 2.5h
- Solar Kitchen communal lunch · afternoon, 1.5h
A city best understood slowly — arrive, find the old market, and let the pace of things sink in.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day7.5h out
- Matrimandir golden sphere inner chamber · morning, 2h
- Pottery & weaving craft workshops · afternoon, 2h
- Sadhana Forest reforestation walk · afternoon, 2h
- Auroville Beach sunset · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Auroville — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Auroville tripMust-see highlights
Matrimandir golden sphere meditation
Visitor Centre inner chamber tour
Banyan Tree (world's largest crown)
Auroville Bakery bread & café
Eco-village cycling tour
Savitri Bhavan museum & library
Solar Kitchen communal lunch
Craft workshops (pottery, weaving)
Sadhana Forest reforestation walk
Auroville Beach sunset
Farm & agriculture community tour
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Puducherry 12 km · Chennai (MAA) 150 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Puducherry → Auroville
cab · 0.5h
₹700
approx.
Nearby attractions
Auroville questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Auroville?
The best months are February, January, March. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Auroville?
Most people spend 1 day in Auroville. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 12 hours of activity.
How do you get to Auroville?
The nearest railway station is Puducherry (12 km) and the nearest airport is Chennai (MAA) (150 km). The cheapest common route is Puducherry → Auroville by cab, about ₹700 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Auroville cost?
Stays start around ₹1,900 per night, with food about ₹600 per person per day.
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