Auroville is one of the most popular Tourist attractions located in Pondicherry. It is exactly placed in the midst of forested, semi-urban and beach areas. Tourists who are visiting Auroville for the first time may find it difficult to reach the destination. In order to help out the new travellers, we suggest few tips to make your visit easier. The first thing is that the tourists are required to start the Visitor’s Centre and spend some quality time in the day. If you have more time, then you can stay a week to ten days in the beautiful destination.

When you come to Auroville, you need not feel alone at all. Make yourselves engaged in participating in guest introduction tours or other programs, eat at the community hall and feel rejuvenated. Auroville is a place that has many things to offer for the guests visiting the place. Now, let us have a quick glance at some of the effective tips of how to prepare to visit Auroville below:

Obtain a Visa

If you are a person coming from abroad to visit Auroville for the first time, then you can take a regular 3 month tourist visa.  You can avail this tourist visa from the Indian embassy. At present, the Government has issued a new tourist visa for foreign visitors. It is valid for one month and can be availed directly at the airport. This new tourist visa is mainly available only for transit tourists and it is limited only for few countries.

Ensure to read over the visa instructions carefully as to avoid uncomplicated problems.

Arrange Accommodation to Stay in Auroville

Once you are done with visa process, the accommodation plays an important role in finding a good stay in Auroville. Tourists can check the guest accommodation service offered by Auroville and select their rooms suiting to their specification. One must know that during the months of December through February the guesthouses will be completely full. It is advisable to book the rooms well in advance.

For Casual Visitors

If you are a normal visitor, then directly head to Auroville with using the different means of transport like rickshaws, cabs and more. Step into the Visitor’s center that will help you to offer a detailed explanation about the exhibitions, special section on Matrimandir, Auroville’s education activities and much more. You can do a number of activities in the Auroville and experience a great time in your vacation.

Auroville is a nature’s paradise in Pondicherry. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this peaceful centre in your summer vacation.