1. MATRIMANDIR
Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, in the centre of Auroville. It is called soul of the city and is situated in a large open space called Peace.
2. TEMPLE ADVENTURES
Temple Adventures Scuba Diving and Surfing India offers exciting adventurous activities like scuba diving and surfing. Located at Colas Nagar in Pondicherry, it is the first diving centre along the east coast of India.
3. ROCK BEACH
Rock Beach, often referred to as the Promenade Beach or Pondicherry Beach is a beachfront located along the Bay of Bengal. The beach is clustered with tetrapods along the coastline, while a concrete pathway has been constructed which is flanked with cafes, restaurants and pubs.
4. POTTERY-MAKING
If you are an art lover, then Head towards Golden Bridge Pottery Centre, and get ready to cultivate your creativity while trying hands at pottery-making.
5. CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE
Chunnambar Boathouse which is 8 km from Pondicherry offers you a chance to sail downstream and offers both boat rides in the back waters and boat drops to the Paradise beach.
6. PICHAVARAM BACKWATERS
Pichavaram, listed as world's second largest mangrove forest, is about 2800 acres, Mesmerising backwaters grace this place boundlessly, making it a popular eco-tourism spot and an unmissable attraction.
7. PARADISE BEACH
Paradise Beach, also known as Plage Paradiso, is situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town. Adorned with the golden sand, this famous and highly sought after beach is always swaying in a cold sea breeze.
8. COROMANDEL CAFE
Coromandel cafe is housed in a century old French villa which boasts of some great decon and ambience. The menu is European.
9. BREAD & CHOCOLATE
Bread and Chocolate is a vegan restaurant serving up delicious sandwiches, smoothie bowls and the best croissant in Auroville/Pondicherry.
