Is Puducherry safe for women?

DECCAN CHRONICLE. In her bid not to be recognised as the de facto first citizen of the Union territory, the Lt Governor covered her face with her duppatta. Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi riding pillion during an inspection of Pondy by night on Friday. Puducherry: “Puducherry is safe for woman, even at night”.

Is it safe to stay in Auroville?

Can I Stay In Auroville? Yes, you can. Auroville has both, private as well as ‘Auroville’ guesthouses, for stay. In case you want to stay at an Auroville-property, please check out the official website here.

Is there a dress code for Auroville?

Dress by local standards, both men and women: Near villages, wear modest clothes; long pants or long shorts and tops with sleeves; no short- shorts, bathing costumes, or halter-tops. Men must wear a shirt in public places.

How do you get from Auroville to Pondicherry?

Most people ride a scooter or take a tuk-tuk when visiting Auroville from Pondicherry. A scooter is obviously the cheap and cheerful option but if you don’t feel comfortable driving, a return tuk-tuk trip will cost 700 rupees including waiting time.

Is it safe to go to Pondicherry?

Is Pondicherry safe to visit? Pondicherry is safe for the tourists if you maintain certain cautions. The places, like Rock Beach and the French Quarter, are quite safe at night while the other part of the city is not.

Is alcohol permitted in Auroville?

Alcohol is officially forbidden at Auroville – but there are plenty of coffee shops!

How do I get permission to stay in Auroville?

Is an authorization needed for visiting Auroville? No particular formality is requested for coming and visiting Auroville. You just address yourself to the Visitors’ Centre and from there you’ll get indications and information. Also free passes for accessing the Matromandir gardens viewpoint are given here.