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Pondicherry's climate is hot and humid most of the year. But there's a season of lighter rain—with a cooling effect—from July to September. There are no nonstop flights from the United States to Chennai Airport, which is 85 miles from Pondicherry, but direct European routes and domestic flights connect in Mumbai and New Delhi. When traveling from Chennai to Pondy, opt for taxi or bus (the roads are bumpy, but trains are unpredictable). There is a particularly scenic East Coast Road bus trip.
WHERE TO STAY
L'Hôtel de L'Orient
17 Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry;91-413/234-3067; doubles from $60.
Hôtel de Pondichéry
38 Dumas St.; 91-413/222-7409; doubles from $40.
WHERE TO EAT
Anandha Inn
Both southern and northern Indian cuisine.S.V. Patel Rd., Pondicherry; 91-413/233-0711; dinner for two $15.
WHAT TO DO
Botanical Gardens
West Blvd. and Lal Bahadur St., Pondicherry.
Quiet Healing Center
Hotel with ayurvedic practice. Auroville; 91-413/262-2329; www.auroville.org/health/quiet.htm.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Guest houses available, along with bookshop, dining facilities, and collective meditation. 3 Rangapillai St., Pondicherry; www.sriaurobindoashram.org.
Visitors' Centre
Includes a café, the Boutique d'Auroville, and an information center with maps and brochures. Auroville;www.auroville.org/comingtoav/visitorscentre.htm.
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