Auroville Impressions - An Auroville Day Trip

  For many that come to Pondicherry, Auroville is a mystery, pictorially dominated by the visions of the stunning 'Matrimandir'. It is often referred to as the International City or The City of Dawn, in Pondi’s pop-culture. Auroville is the realisation of a dream that followed The Mother’s vision to build an international community devoid of religion & other differences. The founding stone of Auroville was laid in the ‘60s with soil from 124 different nations, brought forth by the first citizens of this wonderful township. More than 2500 people from 50 different countries are permanent residents of this community. This makes Auroville a cultural cauldron with dynamics and complexities of its own.   This day trip run by Aurovillians was born out of an eagerness to share what makes Auroville such a unique place to live & visit. To give travellers a first-hand experience of how this community has flourished. Learn from, and about, those who chose to join, build and live this unique lifestyle. Listen to the stories of the next generation that were born here & decided to stay. Auroville is a tale of sustainability, spirituality, harmony, innovation and participation. Oh! And we almost forgot! Participants on this Auroville day trip will be invited by Aurovillians to lunch at their one-of-a-kind community solar kitchen!  

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Auroville Deepdive - An Auroville Day Trip

    Auroville’s many projects are plentiful to engage a traveler for days on end. As a result, we offer an add-on tour in the form of Auroville Deepdive for those that have participated in ‘Auroville Impressions’ and want to delve deeper in the realms of this contemporary community.   The highlight of the day will be a meditation session in the 'Matrimandir.' This tour also facilitates deeper interactions, visits to even more initiatives related to organic farming, forestry, and first hand-interactive sessions with the communities that run these projects. Many questions that might occur during the Impressions tour will be answered in more detail here.   Note: This trip is open only as an extension to the Auroville Impressions tour and guests can participate on this tour only if they have participated in the Impressions tour.  

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Farms and Forests

    Pondicherry & Auroville have a deep connection with forests & farms – naturally, it becomes a major attraction to include in your visit to this beautiful town. The day-trip is split between two key locations in and around Auroville.   The first stop will be the peaceful sanctuary of restored and self-generating forest with more than 800 species of plants. Several years ago, an Australian national restored a dying land and founded what has gone on to become a spectacular project. Its library, database, artefacts and photo displays provide strong insight into the teachings of restoration ecology, environmental science, and the identification and use of indigenous medicinal plants.   Part 2 of the journey takes us on an interactive visit to a sustainable farming community aiming at integrating food, permaculture/ natural farming and education within the vision of a creative lifestyle. Krishna, who initiated this project after being inspired by the ideas of Masanobu Fukuoka, author of the “One Straw Revolution”, will walk you through his methods that have pioneered natural farming in India. Spoiler Alert: he’s been known to pick out a random plant or fruit from the wilderness and fashion a mouth-smacking snack/beverage out of nowhere!  

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Of Crafty Tales and More!

    The story of Auroville has consciously been built around principles of immersive community development with key focus on sustainability through innovation. These principles have led to the creation and nurturing of several units. These units are dedicated to the creation & preservation of crafts, arts & skilled handicrafts within Auroville. These units serve a dual purpose. They nurture and develop traditional and contemporary art and craft forms; at the same time, they provide a source of livelihood and income for Aurovillians and members of neighbouring villages. In collaboration with many local stakeholders, a project has been initiated to bring all of these units under one umbrella. Our Arts & Crafts Trail gives travellers a first-hand insight into some ground-breaking works-of-art in Auroville. Join a local Aurovillian as (s)he gives you an introduction to the dynamic Auroville community. (S)he will then take you to some of the craft centres, where travellers can hear their stories, interact with the artisans and witness the creation of the finest of Auroville crafts.  

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