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Adishakti Theatre

Adishakti, also known as the Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts Research is a performing arts company which also provides stay and accommodation facilities Located on the outskirts of Pondicherry, the theatre is known for its brilliant and evocative performances. If you are lucky, you might also be able to catch a live show running here.

Arka is a wellness centre in Auroville where the visitors can avail the many wellness treatments and facilities like Ayurvedic massages, yoga massages, craniosacral therapy acupuncture, physiotherapy etc. You can also indulge in beauty parlor treatments like manicure, pedicure, facials etc. There are also workshops and seminars organized from time to time which all the visitors can attend.

Auroville Bakery and Boulangerie is one of the most popular bakeries in town and you should definitely check this out. All of their products are made from the local produce from the farms. Besides the delicious products, the cafe also has a wonderful seating outdoors amidst a gorgeous garden.

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. Read More

Bodhi Beach is a serene beach apt for leisurely strolls along the golden shoreline, for a swim or for surfing in the beautiful Bay of Bengal. Its proximity to the main town make it a perfect spot to unwind and relax.

Botanical Garden, Auroville

Botanical Garden at Auroville was established to celebrate and preserve the beauty and diversity of nature and nurture its relationship with the humankind. The 44-acre botanical garden is home to 250 different tree species divided into 15 beautiful gardens. The green zone offers a rejuvenating environment which can be explored by all. One can also purchase plants from the Garden Shop or volunteer to help maintain the beautiful botanical garden. Read More

The Multimedia Centre (MMC) of Auroville, also known as Cinema Paradiso, is a 120 seat theatre in Auroville where films are screened on a regular basis, almost every night. Several times a year, thematic film festivals are held.

Cultural Pavilions provide a window to know and understand the ways of life of different cultures in the world. It has been designed to bring out the true spirit of each country and inculcate a sense of respect for their culture. Auroville represents about 50 nations and the pavilion groups organise cultural events representing their continents and expressing unity in diversity.

Cycling on the winding roads across town is one of the best things to do in Auroville and also one of the popular ones as the town promotes sustainable living and pollution-free transport. You can explore the peaceful roads even at midnight. There are several options in the region where you can rent these bicycles for any period of time.

Forests in and around Auroville are maintained by the Forest Group who are actively involved in restoring and protecting the biodiversity, conserving water, protecting the soil and educating locals on the environment. The forests expand over 70 acres of land that was neglected and left to erode till the group began restoration through sustainable energy to create a natural environment.