Information Centres 

   
Libraries

The Alliance Franηaise
lends French books and has a temporary membership card.
58 rue Suffren Pondicherry 605001
Tel.: 0413-338146

Ashram Library
It has a large collection of books in various languages in a peaceful and ambient atmosphere. Ashram pass is required for entry.

Romain Rolland Library
It has titles in Tamil, English and French.

Tourism Information Centre

The Pondicherry Tourism and Transport Development Corporation - PTTDC provides tourist information to the public, conducts tours, transportation and develops Chunnambar, the beach and backwater resort south of Pondicherry.
Tel.: +91-413-339497, 330532, 334575 Fax: +91-413-358389

Information centres

Information Centre for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Bureau Central has an exhibitions on Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and shows videos at 0815 except Sundays. Coordinates Ashram Guest House availability and issues passes for Ashram activities. Bureau Central, Cottage Complex Sri Aurobindo Ashram 3 Ranga Pillai St. Pondicherry 605001 Tel.: +91-413-339648

Information on Auroville Boutique d'Auroville
It gives advice and information on Auroville. 38 J. Nehru Street Pondicherry 605001
Tel.: +91-413-337264

Guest Services
Provides detailed advice and information on Auroville and accommodation.
Tel.: +91-413-622704

Tamil Nadu State Transport Coorporation
It runs buses throughout South India. New Bus Stand
Tel: 0413-358693

State Express Transport Coorporation
It runs express and luxury buses throughout South India.
New Bus Stand
Tel: 0413-337464