Auroville Guest Service

The Guest Service provides extensive information and guidance to guests staying in Auroville Guest Houses. It aims to give our guests the support that will allow them to make their stay fruitful.
The Guest Service is located upstairs at the Solar Kitchen Building and is open from 9 am to 1.00 pm (mon-fri); and from December to March from 9 am to 5.00 pm (mon-sat).
Contact: avguests@auroville.org.in; Tel.: +91-(0)413-2622704

Services:

• Accommodation. The Guest Service keeps a comprehensive illustrated database on Guest House Facilities for consultation. It provides detailed information and guidance to choose the right Guest House and facilitates bookings. For guests arriving after opening hours a list of available accommodation is kept outside the office.
  
• General information on Auroville is provided, as well as on various programmes for guests. There is a choice of publications and brochures on the various aspects of Auroville to go through. We advise guests in practical day-to-day aspects of their stay and difficulties they may encounter.
  

• Guest cards enable guests access to additional facilities and services. Guests cards are issued here, though nowadays most larger Guest Houses do the issueing of cards at the time of registration.
  

• Introduction programs. There are two introduction programs for guests of three and five days. Details and dates can be obtained in the office.
  

• Classes, workshops and other activities. There are a number of classes and workshops open to guests, such as yoga, tai chi, meditation, dance, music, massage, healing etc. An updated overview is available for perusal.
  

• Volunteering opportunities. Guests willing to participate in the community life are most welcome to peruse our list of options. There are opportunities such as forest and farming work, serving food, assisting in sports and other services. We can advise persons who want to share particular skills with the community in finding the appropriate channels.
  
  

• Events and cultural activities are listed on our information board and regularly updated.