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9:09 AM–10:19 AM1h 10m
cafeCoromandel Café
Upscale cafe fare with locally sourced ingredients served in a charming space with a garden patio.
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2 days · Town culture, then Auroville
Solo Explorer
Day 1 is a slow town-culture arc: the Ashram before its midday close, the Bharathiyar memorial and Aurodhan's contemporary art, lunch at Kasha Ki Aasha, a Bharathi Park pause, a boutique browse and a Promenade sunset before dinner at La Terrace. Day 2 is one calm Auroville loop: collect the Matrimandir pass at the Visitor Centre, lunch at Conscious Cafe, then the gold dome, the reflective Savitri Bhavan, a boutique stop, Auroville Beach and an easy dinner at Terrassen.
17 places159 min drive59.9 km9:00 start
Suggested timing, not a reservation.Times use a 9:00 AM start, realistic visit durations and the planner’s driving matrix. Recheck live opening hours, boat services and traffic before leaving.
Day 1
Town culture, then Auroville
45 min drive11.9 kmback 10:35 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
9 min drive2.4 km from the previous stop
4 min drive0.8 km from the previous stop
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10:23 AM–11:13 AM50m
spiritualSri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1926, this spiritual community attracts seekers from around the world.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.5 km from the previous stop
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11:15 AM–12:45 PM1h 30m
heritageMahakavi Bharathiyar Memorial Centre
Museum in the former home of renowned writer & activist Mahakavi Bharathiyar, featuring historical artifacts & more.
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.7 km from the previous stop
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12:48 PM–2:18 PM1h 30m
heritageAurodhan Art Gallery
Long-running gallery in a heritage building showing contemporary, tribal and folk art plus cultural events.
Read the place guide →6 min drive1.6 km from the previous stop
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2:24 PM–3:34 PM1h 10m
cafeKasha Ki Aasha
Arts & crafts shop in a former Tamil home with a shaded garden cafe for homemade cakes & dosas.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.5 km from the previous stop
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3:36 PM–4:46 PM1h 10m
natureBharathi Park (White Town)
Landscaped park featuring a Greco-Roman arch structure, plus flowers, a play area & fountains.
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.5 km from the previous stop
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4:49 PM–6:29 PM1h 40m
ShoppingKalki
A shopping stop in Pondicherry, Kalki is often praised for: Went there to do some souvenir shopping...but didn't match my expectations...But they do have a quite variety of items...Seems like scented candles and aroma are handmade...small gift items can be found Mostly a place…
Read the place guide →4 min drive1 km from the previous stop
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6:33 PM–8:53 PM2h 20m
BeachPromenade Beach
A 1.5 km long stretch along the Bay of Bengal, perfect for evening strolls with French colonial architecture.
Read the place guide →3 min drive0.8 km from the previous stop
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8:56 PM–10:26 PM1h 30m
multicuisineLa Terrace
Casual spot offering pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, plus seafood, Indian and Chinese dishes.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:35 PM
Day 2
Continue town culture, then auroville
114 min drive48 kmback 10:49 PM
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Pondicherry Bus StandDepart 9:00 AM
25 min drive11.7 km from the previous stop
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9:25 AM–10:30 AM1h 5m
cafeAuroville Bakery
Opening at 6.30am each morning, this bakery prepares bread, biscuits, pizza, quiche, tarts & pies.
Read the place guide →13 min drive5.1 km from the previous stop
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10:43 AM–12:03 PM1h 20m
heritageAuroville Visitor Centre
Main arrival hub for Auroville with exhibitions, a Matrimandir model, boutiques and cafes; issues Matrimandir passes.
Read the place guide →8 min drive3.2 km from the previous stop
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12:11 PM–1:16 PM1h 5m
cafeConscious Cafe
Experience artisanal vegetarian & vegan food and beverages made with conscious ingredients at Conscious Cafe Auroville.
Read the place guide →17 min drive5.9 km from the previous stop
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1:33 PM–4:03 PM2h 30m
spiritualMatrimandir (Auroville)
Geodesic dome cloaked in shimmering gold discs & featuring a tranquil, airy meditation sanctuary.
Read the place guide →6 min drive1.9 km from the previous stop
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4:09 PM–4:54 PM45m
spiritualSavitri Bhavan
Auroville study-and-art centre on Sri Aurobindo's epic Savitri, with a picture gallery and quiet amphitheatre.
Read the place guide →2 min drive0.6 km from the previous stop
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4:56 PM–6:26 PM1h 30m
ShoppingBoutique d'Auroville
A shopping stop in Pondicherry, Boutique d'Auroville is often praised for: Really lovely store full of nice products. We found several things to take home and felt like prices were fair for their audience.
Read the place guide →18 min drive8 km from the previous stop
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6:44 PM–9:04 PM2h 20m
BeachAuroville Beach
Compact, uncrowded sand beach with no facilities, known as a place to fish & watch the sun rise.
Read the place guide →5 min drive1.9 km from the previous stop
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9:09 PM–10:29 PM1h 20m
multicuisineTerrassen Cafe
Family-friendly vegan restaurant and vegetarian cafe serving a diverse menu inspired by Mediterranean, North Indian, Italian, and American cuisines.
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Return to Pondicherry Bus StandEstimated back by 10:49 PM
Less backtracking, better hours, cooler beaches.
The route groups nearby stops, places time-sensitive visits before flexible ones, and keeps beaches or the Promenade for the cooler end of the day where possible. Open it in the planner to change the start point, shorten visits or replace any stop.
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