Guidebook for Puducherry
Auroville
Global community housing people from 65 different countries. One of a kind in India. it has about 3500 people residing, working for their passions and also providing employment to surrounding villages
Meditation Centre - Worth a visit! booking timings 10-11am/2-3PM (tuesdays closed). Book in person and visit the next day/whenever available.
42 locals recommend
Matrimandir
Auroville RoadMeditation Centre - Worth a visit! booking timings 10-11am/2-3PM (tuesdays closed). Book in person and visit the next day/whenever available.
Some very interesting therapies like WATSU - the water therapy. Worth experiencing! Book much ahead!
Quiet Healing Center
Auroville Main RoadSome very interesting therapies like WATSU - the water therapy. Worth experiencing! Book much ahead!
Surf and sand, jump into the sea! There's a Surf school if you're adventurous. Some eating options around (not too great I think but can fill you up!)
8 locals recommend
Gulkand House, Serenity Beach
1 Serenity Beach RdSurf and sand, jump into the sea! There's a Surf school if you're adventurous. Some eating options around (not too great I think but can fill you up!)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
No. 9 Marine StreetAshram of Sri Aurobindo and Mother.
Marc's café,Roast and Taste
Auroville Roadexcellent coffee
decent food
Bread & Chocolate
Auroville Roadheavenly smoothies, great sandwiches
Aneetas Kitchen
if u crave for some north Indian delicacies
Nowana 너와나
Korean food with plenty of veg options as well. no ac
Food Scene
Tanto Pizzeria
Auroville RoadHave Auroville's local Italian food!
Tea Cakes and Sesame breads, Brownies and many more! Quite a popular bakery ! Suitable for take aways
30 locals recommend
Auroville Bakery
Auroville RoadTea Cakes and Sesame breads, Brownies and many more! Quite a popular bakery ! Suitable for take aways
As close as it gets to a French Bakery!
Try the Quiche', different types of bread.
29 locals recommend
Baker Street
As close as it gets to a French Bakery!
Try the Quiche', different types of bread.
The Pondicherry Beach road - Walk here early mornings or late evenings.
Head to Le Cafe when tired! Terrible coffee, non existent service most of the times. Brilliant location!
Goubert Avenue
Goubert AvenueThe Pondicherry Beach road - Walk here early mornings or late evenings.
Head to Le Cafe when tired! Terrible coffee, non existent service most of the times. Brilliant location!
Pondy's version of a chocolate bar! Try different types of desserts and some choclates! My fav picks - Hot Chocolate and the dessert called "MAAYA"
10 locals recommend
ZUKA Cake and Dessert Shop
319 Mission StPondy's version of a chocolate bar! Try different types of desserts and some choclates! My fav picks - Hot Chocolate and the dessert called "MAAYA"
Very popular with tourists! I will refrain from commenting! :D Go there for a meal - book in advance.
24 locals recommend
Villa Shanti
14 Suffren StVery popular with tourists! I will refrain from commenting! :D Go there for a meal - book in advance.
A very quiet and slow paced restaurant. Serves good food, also serves alcohol. One of my favourites! book a table in advance.
Le Dupleix, Pondicherry
7 Caserne StreetA very quiet and slow paced restaurant. Serves good food, also serves alcohol. One of my favourites! book a table in advance.
Tired of south indian food and italian? Need some chai or some snacky stuff? They made decent Cappuccino too! All day dining - 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
The Indian Kaffe Express
Dumas StreetTired of south indian food and italian? Need some chai or some snacky stuff? They made decent Cappuccino too! All day dining - 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM
This is the blast from the past. recently renovated - has a old time charm. Primarily non vegetarian!
Rendezvous Cafe Restaurant
30 Suffren StThis is the blast from the past. recently renovated - has a old time charm. Primarily non vegetarian!
A typical South Indian Lunch (minus bana leaf!), or just the good ol dosa, idly, upma etc etc. Ladies - shop for cheap road side clothes if u have the patience! Very few shops - Bargain well!
12 locals recommend
Surguru Spot Restaurant
12 JN RoadA typical South Indian Lunch (minus bana leaf!), or just the good ol dosa, idly, upma etc etc. Ladies - shop for cheap road side clothes if u have the patience! Very few shops - Bargain well!
Excellent All Organic food! A must try if u find the place! Its a little in the interiors of Auroville. Dont get lost. Dont try walking auroville!
9 locals recommend
Naturellement
Excellent All Organic food! A must try if u find the place! Its a little in the interiors of Auroville. Dont get lost. Dont try walking auroville!
Umami Kitchen
Auroville RoadItalian food - heard mixed reviews. Personally never tried!
The Tadkka DHABA
35 Sri Aurobindo Stmost authentic and incredble North Indian cuisine
Essentials
Basic departmental store. If u want to carry different types of cheese (made in Pondy), this is where u should go!
17 locals recommend
Nilgiris Green Field
23 Ranga Pillai StBasic departmental store. If u want to carry different types of cheese (made in Pondy), this is where u should go!
Shopping
Apollo Hospitals Information Centre
No: 60 100 Feet RoadThe whole stretch is where all the doctors and pharmacies are!
Most popular store for buying incense/candles/other hand made nitty gritty that Pondy makes. Owned by the Ashram
Auroshikha
No. 28 Marine StreetMost popular store for buying incense/candles/other hand made nitty gritty that Pondy makes. Owned by the Ashram
A local store which sells pretty much everything - houses different brands from body shop to rayban to nike to happily unmarried etc etc etc (worth a miss!)
17 locals recommend
Casablanca
165 Mission StA local store which sells pretty much everything - houses different brands from body shop to rayban to nike to happily unmarried etc etc etc (worth a miss!)
The flagship store of the "local" brand HIDESIGN (leather products - mainly bags). The prices are 10% lesser than anywhere in the world since its a Pondy brand!
Hidesign Flagship Store
169 JN RoadThe flagship store of the "local" brand HIDESIGN (leather products - mainly bags). The prices are 10% lesser than anywhere in the world since its a Pondy brand!
beautiful curation in fashion, home and lifestyle products, also houses pondy pottery
MERAKI Lifestyle Store
beautiful curation in fashion, home and lifestyle products, also houses pondy pottery
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidesign hotel - 2-3 options. Bay of Buddha - nice ambience (Oriental), Rique Lounge (lounge!), indoor buffet. Open till 11PM
7 locals recommend
The Promenade
23 Goubert AveA hidesign hotel - 2-3 options. Bay of Buddha - nice ambience (Oriental), Rique Lounge (lounge!), indoor buffet. Open till 11PM
Sightseeing
Cleaner Island beach - take a ferry from Chunambar Boat House for Rs. 200/- per person. Last ferry is around 4-5PM to get u back.
46 locals recommend
Paradise Beach
Thiru Vi - Ka StreetCleaner Island beach - take a ferry from Chunambar Boat House for Rs. 200/- per person. Last ferry is around 4-5PM to get u back.
Arts & Culture
Go Scuba Dive! If your short on time - try their "discover scuba" option which takes only 6 hours! Book in advance
6 locals recommend
Temple Adventures
Archbishop Kasturibai Gandhi StreetGo Scuba Dive! If your short on time - try their "discover scuba" option which takes only 6 hours! Book in advance
Eat at the cafe serving primarily italian/French food. Roam around and check out - Kalki, Mira Boutique, etc. Everything made in Auroville/Pondicherry is sold here!
15 locals recommend
Auroville Visitors Center
Eat at the cafe serving primarily italian/French food. Roam around and check out - Kalki, Mira Boutique, etc. Everything made in Auroville/Pondicherry is sold here!