This is one of the best weekend gateaway from bangalore. Takes around 6 hrs if you drive. The French colony has multiple places to see starting with the peaceful aurobindo ashram. In the evening you can stroll around the rock beach, auro beach. But out of all the beaches paradise was my favourite one as its clean. Multiple homestay, hotels abailable and even ashram has rooms where you can stay. You can find various restaurants where you can try out the italian cuisines and sea foods. Also if you are into meditation , you must visit auroville meditation hall.
