Day 01
Auroville, Quarries, Gingee Fort and Remote Beaches
- Connect with your tour guide at the meeting point to begin the itinerary.
- Begin with the Auroville experience. There is so much more to Auroville than the visitor's centre and Matrimandir, and that is where we come in. Experience the interiors, muddy trails and paths, and the forest of Auroville. We will take you to some of the units of Auroville and tell you what the International Township stands for, its essence, and its meaning. There are secret trails too.
- Then, go for exciting midnight walks to witness this magical town at night. Walk along deserted streets, heritage buildings, and the beach, and sample delicious food as a reward for your dedication to staying up at night.
- Next, enjoy swimming in the quarries. An hour away from Pondy are granite quarries filled with serene and clean waters. The feeling of being here cannot be described in words.
- Afterwards, head to Gingee, a grand fortress of the south and a small town nestled among the hills on the way to Bangalore, about 75 km from Pondicherry. It is famous for its fort, which has changed hands from one ruler to another, including Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior, the British, the French, and many South Indian rulers. The three main hills, Krishnagiri, Rajagiri, and Chandragiri, constitute a fort complex, with the inner fort at the foothill of Rajagiri, the highest of the three hills.
- Later, proceed to some of the most isolated beaches to swim or simply relax beside the sea.
Tour ends.
