Discover Pondicherry and Auroville
Recommended For
Grade 6 - 12
Suggested Length
5 Days
Recommended Months
Sep-Feb
Group Size
25-80
Auroville, an experimental community striving for social and environmental harmony, offers a unique edutour experience. Students will explore principles of sustainable living and learn about Puducherry’s rich French and Tamil heritage. They’ll engage in service-oriented projects for a greener future and participate in creative workshops, upcycling waste into art, fostering both artistic expression and environmental responsibility.
Highlights of Pondicherry and Auroville
French Colonies
French Colonies
Walk the streets brimming with carefully preserved yesteryear’s French influence, visible in art, architecture, music, and cuisine.
Auroville, The Universal City
Auroville, The Universal City
Experience the uniqueness of global harmony in this experimental township, where people of more than 43 different countries live sustainably in peace and harmony.
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Living
Learn living while reducing the use of Earth's natural resources, and embracing several innovative solutions for food, construction, and lifestyle.
Indian History
Indian History
Witness the rich Indian history in monuments that are over a thousand years old - the Mahabalipuram Temples.
Water Sports (Pondicherry)
Water Sports (Pondicherry)
Kayak, jet-ski, and surf in the Bay of Bengal off the picturesque Pondicherry Beach.
Science Workshops
Science Workshops
Participate in a one-of-a-kind musicology workshop; learn of innovative experiments in cooking being carried out by the locals.
Volunteer With NGOs
Volunteer With NGOs
Cultivate a deeper sense of responsibility as you participate in various organic farming activities with the locals.
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Program Details
Step foot in the beautiful union territory of Pondicherry and begin your Edutour with a program briefing by Team Redwood. Explore the vibrant French Colonies with a local, and soak in the sound of waves at the beach in the evening.
Visit the beautiful, growing global township of Auroville — home to 2,700 people from 50 different nations — to get unique perspectives about its culture. Interact with local students who will introduce you to the township and their day-to-day lives.
Learn how bamboo as a building material can benefit our environment, witness how locals use solar energy in their kitchen, interact with musicology experts of global repute, and finally, build your own instrument with qualified craftsmen — the busiest day of the Edutour.
Volunteer at an organic farm through the day building a deeper understanding of sustainable living and agriculture. Rejuvenate with an evening full of kayaking, surfing or jet-skiing at the beach.
Visit Mahabalipuram — a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its monuments and temples built over a thousand years ago. Brainstorm on your learnings with your tour members for a quick recap as you conclude the Edutour.
Testimonials
Read what travellers are saying about us
Enhanced Concentration
My key takeaway from the Edutour was finding new ways to enhance concentration and seek peace. I loved the drum circle activity and learning about our culture.
Meha, St Kabir School
Spiritual Upliftment At Auroville
Unique Learning experiences
This Edutour taught me about waste management, like making earrings from coconut shells and organic farming. Kayaking with friends was thrilling too.
Dilara, St Kabir School
Upcycling Waste At Auroville
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