Auroville Visitors Center
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DocSLB
Doha, Qatar29 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
You are given information about the Matri mandir at visitors center. The concept is beautiful. The building looks beautiful and Serene.
But you get to see it from a viewing point only. You need to book appointment ahead if you wish to visit inside
It is a long walk through lush green nature to reach the viewing point. If If elderly are there .. They may find it difficult.... Unless they opt for shuttle service .
But you get to see it from a viewing point only. You need to book appointment ahead if you wish to visit inside
It is a long walk through lush green nature to reach the viewing point. If If elderly are there .. They may find it difficult.... Unless they opt for shuttle service .
Written 11 January 2020
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tejasparekh3
Mumbai, India1,258 contributions
Oct 2021
the visitors centre is very nice. there is good retail shopping, clean toilets, a nice cafe and a coffee shop.
also there is a 10 min video about auroville, the concept and key moments.
the walk of about 20 mins takes one to the maitri mandir, the centre of auroville.
there is free wifi here
also there is a 10 min video about auroville, the concept and key moments.
the walk of about 20 mins takes one to the maitri mandir, the centre of auroville.
there is free wifi here
Written 20 October 2021
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
After watching the short video and visiting the small Exhibit Center , I learned from the staff about Matrimandir and the short walk to reach it. They gave me a blue colored pass and pointed the diections for walking towards Matrimandir
I enjoyed my 1.5 kms walk, some areas have portable roofs and there are some attractions along the way such as the Animals Museum, Trees with inter twinning branches, benches to sit down.
Thanks to the staff, I enjoyed my visit.
I enjoyed my 1.5 kms walk, some areas have portable roofs and there are some attractions along the way such as the Animals Museum, Trees with inter twinning branches, benches to sit down.
Thanks to the staff, I enjoyed my visit.
Written 19 March 2024
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Chandrasekaran N
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India139 contributions
Dec 2019
This is an information centre. You can get to know about the Aroville and how it was formed and the history behind. You can book tickets for visit to Mantrimandir. You can browse around shops and get small and big gift items. A little bit expensive. Good cafetaria available nearby
Written 6 January 2020
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DhirujSarda
Hyderabad, India53 contributions
Jan 2020
I have visited Auroville 4 times in the past as many years. It is a lovely place. The Visitor center is very tourist friendly place. It is very peaceful, the food court is lovely and the meals are super healthy. I had a Healthy Meal - it was a full meal with Beetroot soup and salad and a lot of other things. It s a must visit place for any tourist in Pondichery.. The shops there are also lovely.
Written 27 February 2020
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Shivi A
Singapore, Singapore120 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
This place is far from the city. If you plan to go there , arrange a return transfer in advance because it gets difficult to find otherwise.
Wear very comfortable shoes because there is long walk of around 4-5Km to reach to the viewing spot.
If you have difficulty in walking , there is a bus service that also takes you to the viewing spot.
If you wish to enter the ashram, you need to make bookings 2 days in advance else you can only view it from a distance.
The walk to the ashram is easy and amidst greenery.
There is a cafe nearby to quench your thirst or hunger.
There are also handicraft shops which sells pure and herbal home made products.
Wear very comfortable shoes because there is long walk of around 4-5Km to reach to the viewing spot.
If you have difficulty in walking , there is a bus service that also takes you to the viewing spot.
If you wish to enter the ashram, you need to make bookings 2 days in advance else you can only view it from a distance.
The walk to the ashram is easy and amidst greenery.
There is a cafe nearby to quench your thirst or hunger.
There are also handicraft shops which sells pure and herbal home made products.
Written 11 February 2018
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Jenifer Welch
Kankakee, IL1 contribution
Jan 2018 • Friends
This is basically an info and shopping center. Apart from Matrimandir passes, you cannot book there anything else, like the Auroswim ocean swimming lessons or yoga classes.
Written 24 November 2018
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Liza B
Vercelli, Italy1,301 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
I remember this place for peace, quite very nice trees and indian people. I love India, Pondicherry and stay in Auroville it was my dream for 10 years. I visited matrimandir and other shop too. thanks Mere and Sri Aurobindo.
Written 19 March 2018
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Kalam65
Dhaka City, Bangladesh67 contributions
July 2017 • Friends
Its a nice natural beautiful place. Its historucal background is also important. If you can the nature in modern erra you must visit aurville and matrisaodon.
Written 20 July 2017
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EdZ879
Lincoln Park, MI203 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
If you visit Auroville you must get the entire story. It is worth the wait...the stuff dreams are made of
Written 30 January 2020
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