Auro Beach, Puducherry

Auro Beach, Puducherry

Auroville Beach or in short Auro beach is one of the most beautiful Beaches located in Auroville Area of Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. This Beach is located on the scenic ECR road, connects Puducherry with Chennai. Auro beach is located close to another famous Serenity Beach. This beach lies opposite the road that takes you to Auroville. Auroville beach has golden-colored soft black volcanic sand. The waves at the beach are small and the waters are shallow, making it ideal for swimming. As the beach’s slope is gentle, swimming is one of the best things to do at the Auroville beach for expert as well as novice swimmers.

The shingle and shells in different colors get deposited here, making the beach all the more beautiful. This is less crowded beach compared to the Serenity beach and is the best place for the people who are hoping to get some privacy and enjoy their lonely time without much noise. This beach is quite popular with foreigners. The beach is mostly visited in the weekends by the local people. On the other days of the week, the beach remains isolated. Sunrise is more spectacular at this beach. There are some beach huts and resorts which provide food and accommodation for the visitors.

The Beach is located at about 300 meters from Auroville Beach Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Serenity Beach, 7 Kms from Auroville, 8 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 9 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station and 144 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Beach is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to Ganapathy Chetti Kulam / Kalapet Bus Route or ECR Road connecting Puducherry and Chennai. Tourists can take the local bus going towards Kalapet or any Chennai bound bus plying on the ECR Route, get down at Auroville Beach Bus Stop. The Beach is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Beach from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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