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I am planning for Pondicherry. I have some queries, please guide me: [1] Is this time fine to visit? ๐ŸŒ…[…]

It will be less crowded in June, which is a good thing. But the weather is generally hot between April to September. So keep the dresses accordingly. Chappals or slip-ons are better than shoes.

[2] Can I get Ashram food during my Stay in the Ashram?

Yes.

[3] Any suggestions for the first timer, such as what to carry, visiting places in the Ashram, minimum/maximum number of days to stay, activities, etc?

Keep it for a week.  

Light cotton summer clothing. 

Book a place for your stay in one of the Ashram guest houses, such as the International guest house (https://internationalgh.com/), Park guest house (https://parkgh.org/), New guest house. If they ask for a reference, you can mention my name. 

Book for a visit to Matrimandir one week before the proposed date. Booking is done through the Matrimandir, Auroville website mmconcentration 

[4] Any good Places other than the Ashram?

Auroville 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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General Information for Visitors: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/faq/

Stay: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/visitors/stay.php

Travel: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/visitors/travel.php

Activities: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/faq/activities.php

Visit Ashram’s various Departments: https://www.sriaurobindoautocare.net.in/ashram-department-tour.html

Auroville, the City of Dawn: https://auroville.org/

Auroville Visitors Centre: https://auroville.org/page/visitors-centre

Auroville Guest Accommodation Service Guide: https://auroville.org/page/guest-houses

Matrimandir: The Soul of Auroville: https://matrimandir.org/

Matrimandir – How to Visit: https://matrimandir.org/how-to-visit/

Matrimandir Inner Chamber Booking Service: https://mmaccess.auroville.org.in/visitors/new 1

  1. (Note: The Webpage remains open only between 7 am and 12 pm Indian Standard Time, every day except Tuesdays.) โ†ฉ๏ธŽ

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