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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Puducherry, Puducherry
Key facts
- Volunteer Not confirmed
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay Not confirmed
- Cost type Contact ashram
In short: The ashram of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother in Puducherry, with their Samadhi at its centre. Limited Ashram guest houses host visitors who come for the Ashram, not casual tourists. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Contact ashram; minimum stay is not confirmed.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 3 official sources: Visitors – information · Stay – Ashram guest houses · FAQ – general information
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What's unique here
- Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The – Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother in the main building source
- Bureau Central exhibition introducing the Integral – Bureau Central exhibition introducing the Integral Yoga source
- Daily conducted tours of Ashram units, – Daily conducted tours of Ashram units, Pondicherry town and Auroville source
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Visitors coming for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram (guest houses are not for casual tourists seeking cheap lodging). Foreign guests must be FRO-registered; only Park, Cottage and New Guest House are authorised to do this.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- Guest house tariffs: Not confirmed (book via each guest house; Park Guest House via pargh.org). Rooms have no phone, TV, WiFi or room service.
- Minimum stay
- Not confirmed
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Not confirmed
- Daily schedule
- Main Ashram building (Samadhi) open to all 8:00–11:30 AM and 2:00–6:00 PM; at other times a pass is needed
- Daily conducted tours of Ashram units, Pondicherry and Auroville (via Bureau Central)
- Rules
- Guest houses close gates ~10:30 PM; guests must return by then
- Strict rules on cleanliness and conduct
- Passes from Bureau Central needed for some sections and activities
- Foreign visitors must be registered with the FRO
- How to apply / book
- Book directly with an Ashram guest house (Park Guest House: pargh.org, [email protected], +91 413 2224644). Without a booking, approach the Bureau Central, which allots rooms if available. Book ahead, especially for Darshan days.
- Nearest transport
- Chennai airport ~160 km (about 3 h by road; buses every half-hour, or Ashram car service Autocare). Pondicherry airport has flights to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Trains run daily from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry.
Common questions
How do I book a room at Sri Aurobindo Ashram?
Book directly with an Ashram guest house (Park Guest House: pargh.org, [email protected], +91 413 2224644). Without a booking, approach the Bureau Central, which allots rooms if available. Book ahead, especially for Darshan days.
Can foreigners stay at Sri Aurobindo Ashram?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Foreign visitors must be registered with the FRO.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · Source
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Sources: www.sriaurobindoashram.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Climate: Not confirmed. Book well ahead for the Ashram's Special/Darshan Days, when visitor numbers peak.
Sources: www.sriaurobindoashram.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother in the main building
- Bureau Central exhibition introducing the Integral Yoga
- Daily conducted tours of Ashram units, Pondicherry town and Auroville
Sources: www.sriaurobindoashram.org · www.sriaurobindoashram.org · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Chennai International (~160 km, ~3 h by road); Pondicherry Airport (PNY) – flights to Bengaluru/Hyderabad |
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| Rail | Pondicherry station – daily trains from Chennai Egmore |
| Notes | Town is walkable near the Ashram; bicycles/scooters for rent. |
Sources: www.sriaurobindoashram.org · www.sriaurobindoashram.org · last checked 2026-10-22
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Shop
SABDA – books of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
Official store
Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
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