{"id":5006,"date":"2022-12-16T12:04:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T07:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?p=5006"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T10:07:11","slug":"plan-your-trip-to-auroville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/16\/plan-your-trip-to-auroville\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Your Trip to Auroville This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the rainy season behind us and temperatures mild and comfortable, winter is the perfect time to visit Auroville. Whether you are coming on a day trip from Pondicherry, or flying in from overseas for an extended stay, we have your itinerary covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With many people visiting Auroville between December and March, it is worth planning ahead to make sure you make the most of your trip \u2013 so here are some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AVMarathon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AVMarathon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AVMarathon-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/AVMarathon-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay at an Auroville guesthouse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your stay in advance at an official <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2020\/06\/10\/guest-houses-of-auroville\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auroville guest house or homestay<\/a>, as spaces fill up quickly during the peak season. Many guesthouses around Auroville\u2019s periphery appear connected to Auroville, but are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying inside Auroville allows you to ask for a guest Aurocard, which in turn provides access to the local payment system, and can be used in the many caf\u00e9s and stores where cash and bank cards are not accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a listing, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/guesthouses.auroville.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/guesthouses.auroville.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Statue-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Statue-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Statue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Statue-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Statue.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave your car at home, or at the Visitors Centre parking<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Bicycles are a great way to get around Auroville. Try booking an electric cycle online from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kinisi.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kinisi<\/a> before arriving. Once you have checked into an Auroville guesthouse, regular bicycle rentals are available from Visitors\u2019 Centre or Town Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2-1140x813.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/150722_RK_IndiaUtopia1.jpg.CROP_.promo-xlarge2.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matrimandir bookings<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/auroville.org\/page\/visiting-the-matrimandir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auroville\u2019s most striking landmark<\/a> is not a tourist site, but a centre for individual concentration and finding one\u2019s consciousness. In order to respect other visitors and protect the serenity of the gardens, entry to the Matrimandir is restricted and certain steps are followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Matrimandir viewing point is accessible to anyone from the Visitors\u2019 Centre. If you would like to do a silent concentration inside the Matrimandir\u2019s Inner Chamber, <a href=\"https:\/\/auroville.org\/page\/visiting-the-matrimandir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make an individual booking<\/a> one week ahead of time by emailing the Matrimandir team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Matrimandir-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events in Auroville<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.auroville.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listing of current Auroville events<\/a>. For classes and workshops, phone or email the organisers in advance to learn more or reserve your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YCgetoutofoffice.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YCgetoutofoffice.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YCgetoutofoffice-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/YCgetoutofoffice-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dress for the weather<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Auroville\u2019s weather is pleasantly mild during the winter months, but it\u2019s still winter and nights can get cold. This is especially noticeable when driving around on a bicycle or scooter. Remember to pack a jacket for the evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC_0451-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC_0451-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC_0451-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DSC_0451-1-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With many activities to enjoy and things to see in Auroville, here are some ideas to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>1. The International Zone<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Auroville\u2019s International Zone is rich in culture, with art exhibitions regularly taking place at Unity Pavilion, Savitri Bhavan and Bharat Nivas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year being Sri Aurobindo\u2019s 150th birth anniversary year, you can see a bilingual display in English and Tamil on the sage\u2019s life history at <a href=\"https:\/\/savitribhavan.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savitri Bhavan<\/a>, alongside the regular exhibitions on The Mother Mirra Alfassa and the epic poem Savitri. A weekly schedule of activities allows you to deepen your understanding of Auroville\u2019s founders, including films and an om choir.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the neighbouring <a href=\"https:\/\/unitypavilionauroville.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unity Pavilion<\/a> is another venue for art exhibits. At the time of writing, the work of Auroville artist Birgitta Volz is on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inquire about current events at <a href=\"https:\/\/auroville.org\/page\/bharat-nivas-pavilion-of-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bharat Nivas<\/a>, where the Sri Aurobindo auditorium has a regular program of dance and music performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are in the International Zone, you can stop for lunch at <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/04\/work-in-aurovillle-krishna-mckenzie-from-solitude-farm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solitude Farm<\/a>, Bharat Nivas\u2019 Annam Kitchen, or at one of the Visitors Centre\u2019s caf\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1-1140x570.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-04-1200x600-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>2. Catch a sunrise at one of Auroville\u2019s beaches<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Aurovilians\u2019 favourite coastal strips are Sri Ma and Serenity beach near Quiet Healing Center. After watching the sun come up, stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/30\/manifesting-croissants-in-india-auroville-bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Auroville Bakery<\/a> for coffee and a croissant, or try one of the many other eateries in the village of Kuilapalayam. If you are around Quiet, check out their offerings of <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/30\/embrace-of-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water therapies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656-1140x854.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0656.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>3. Explore Art<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Other exhibition spaces are scattered around Auroville, if you know where to look. This winter, Auroville photographer Lisbeth presents her work at Pitanga Cultural Centre. Meanwhile, Centre d\u2019Art (Citadines) hosts many exhibits a year, and a visit can be combined with coffee at the nearby Caf\u00e9 Le Morgan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1-1140x570.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Art-for-Land-Blog-02-1200x600-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>4. <em>Workshops and Therapies at V\u00e9rit\u00e9<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For those on a longer visit, try an intensive at V\u00e9rit\u00e9 Integral Learning Centre, which has a variety of classes and therapies to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windmill.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windmill.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windmill-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/windmill-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>5. Traditional Crafts and Festivals<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohanam Village Heritage Centre is open Monday to Saturday with workshops on traditional Tamil crafts such as Kolam and ceramics-making, and local festivals like Pongal and the New Moon festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>6. Forest Walks<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Between Monday and Friday, get a taste of nature by taking a guided forest walk at Revelation forest at 7:00 AM. Inquire at your guesthouse for contact and to make a reservation. Bring closed shoes and long pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Monolith.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Monolith.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Monolith-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Monolith-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>7. Svaram Musical Instruments<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday afternoons, Svaram\u2019s sound bath at Unity Pavilion is not to be missed. For 120 Rs., take a guided tour of the Sound Garden at <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/09\/svaram-is-tuning-into-the-planets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Svaram\u2019s workshop<\/a>, where you can test a variety of unique instruments. Later, you can enjoy a fresh pasta dish or organic salad at nearby Naturellement, or a pastry with chai at Ganesh Bakery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Svaram.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Svaram.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Svaram-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Svaram-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>8. Aurofilm<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in Auroville on a Friday evening, you can enjoy a movie presented by \u2018Aurofilm\u2019 at Cinema Paradiso in the Town Hall complex. The weekly schedule is posted outside the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>9. Marc\u2019s Coffee<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a coffee lover, try a cupping and brewing class at <a href=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/29\/the-love-for-coffee-a-brewing-session-with-marc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marc\u2019s Coffee<\/a> on Saturday afternoons. Reservations are required. This visit to Auroville\u2019s main road (in the village of Kuilapalayam), can be combined with eating at one of the many Auroville eateries eg. Tanto\u2019s (Italian), Yashi\u2019s, Caf\u00e9 73 (burgers & fries), Bread & Chocolate (gourmet sandwiches), or Aikyami (Korean) if you want something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535-1140x855.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_20221106_193535.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>10. Right Path Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0If you like live music, enjoy a live concert at the Visitors Centre\u2019s Right Path Caf\u00e9 on Sunday evenings \u2013 where you can also get dinner or a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vc.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vc-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vc-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>11. Horse riding<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For a weekday morning, book a horse riding session at Baraka forest. An appointment must be made in advance with Mahi. Prepare to greet the community\u2019s friendly dogs, geese, and turkeys as you enter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/zoey_horse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1725\" width=\"558\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/zoey_horse.jpg 529w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/zoey_horse-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/zoey_horse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/zoey_horse-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>12. February 28th, the Auroville Anniversary<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The anniversary of Auroville\u2019s inauguration is celebrated every year with a bonfire at dawn \u2013 a \u2018Dawnfire\u2019 \u2013 at the Matrimandir amphitheatre. It is a silent meditation starting at 5 am \u2013 when it is still pitch dark. As on other days, no cars or two-wheelers may enter the Matrimandir park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380-1140x854.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DJI_0380.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan to arrive at 4:30 am to find parking outside the gate among the crowd of attendees, and to choose a place to sit as you watch the sun come up. Don\u2019t forget your Aurocard. If you don\u2019t have one, you will need a Pass, which can be obtained at the Visitors\u2019 Centre in the days preceding the bonfire, but never on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a jacket for the cold morning hours, don\u2019t bring pets, and finally, keep in mind that bags, cell phones and cameras are not allowed inside, and will need to be deposited at a designated kiosk. 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