Auroville
November: ok1 day
Experimental international township with the golden Matrimandir, in Tamil Nadu near Puducherry.
Universal township known for the Matrimandir, cafes and craft shops.
November: Wettest month, cyclone risk
When to go
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Things to do
- Matrimandir viewpoint: See the Matrimandir from the viewing point after visiting the Visitors Centre.
- Breakfast on Auroville Main Road: Cafes like Bread and Chocolate serve organic breakfasts (closed Tuesday).
- Swim or surf at Serenity Beach: Calm beach off the East Coast Road with surf schools and a weekend bazaar.
- Birdwatching: Over 190 species; painted storks and ibis in winter.
- Kayak or pedal boat: Kayak Rs 90, boats Rs 100 (Trawell).
Top sights
Varadaraja Perumal Temple Villianur
12th-century Chola-era Vishnu temple near Villianur railway station with two temple tanks.
Varadharajaperumal temple, Thirubuvanai
temple in Thirubuvanai, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, India
Khutba Mosque, Pondicherry
mosque in India
Vadukeeswarar temple
Hindu temple in Puducherry, India
Nature and outdoors
Where to eat
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