The French connection
still lingers in Pondy City's landscapes
and language which was once French India
capital. Pondicherry is a splendid mix
of spirituality, history and leisure.
Your French classes will definitely come
to some good use in this union territory
of Pondy /Pondicherry. Take a walk tour
in the shady and cool boulevards with
French road names, Catholic churches,
policemen in kepis, that lead to the famous
Sri Aurobindo Ashram and its related institutions
Sri Aurobindo Paper and Aurodhan Art Gallery.
Cycle or take a walk on the seaside promenade
Goubert Salai in the early hours or late
evenings. From colonial manors turned
heritage hotels to functional non-fussy
Ashram guesthouse; Pondicherry has accommodation
options for all kind of budget traveller.
Auroville – The New Age City of
Dawn is only 10 km north of Pondicherry;
based on vision of 'The Mother', the spiritual
successor of Ari Aurobindo, Auroville
has been built to become a global community
self reliant village. The community of
visiting tourists and live in community
members from the world over serve in all
aspects of running this dream village.
The meditation globe - Matri Mandir is
a new age architectural wonder seated
in the heart of the Auroville. Time your
visit to Pondicherry in January and you
will witness The International Yoga Festival
or come during the month of August to
participate in Fête de Pondicherry.
