Thursday, May 30, 2019

Weekend getaway from Chennai - Auroville/ Pondicherry

Free and international community living is the basic concept on which Auroville, a small township was built under the guidance of Shri Aurobindo and Mother to showcase how an ideal society should live. When you stay in Auroville you experience an alternate world where organic, sustainable and conscious living is a day-to-day reality. Solar kitchen, organic cafe, open shops and numerous NGO’s working on organic products and other concepts to facilitate better and empowered living is an unprecedented and inspiring. Stay here and spend a few conscious days of living. Do sit inside Matrimandir, the golden globe for some reflective moments. Food here is experimental with international flavour. My favourite is the wheat based thin crust pizza baked in wood fire J
Where To Stay - Grand Serenaa (Rs 2503/night), Auro Mandir (Rs 1599/night)
Distance from Chennai: 164.5 Kilometres

The uniqueness of Pondicherry from a traveller’s perspective lies in its French colonial flavours. The architecture of old houses some of which have been converted into restaurants and home stays, the soft brick roads, the cafe’s serving French inspired cuisine and residing French population are symbolic to the spirit of Pondicherry. Walk on the seaside promenade, watch the sunset at Serenity Beach, shop for trinkets in the main market and then end your day with wine and French dinner at one of the many authentic French restaurants. Villa Shanti, all done up in pristine white and a laid-back seating arrangement with hand-picked menu is my personal favourite. I can sit here for hours appreciating life, just like that.
Where To Stay –Ginger Hotel (Rs 1656/night), Le Chateau (Rs 2787/night)
Distance from Chennai: 171 Kilometres

Places to visit: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Notre Dame des Anges, Auroville, Paradise beach, Gingee Fort, Viilianur temple, Jawahar Toy Museum, Le Club, Promenade Beach, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Sacred Heart Basilica and Sri ManakulaVinayagar temple

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