BIKERS CLUB DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 51

ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2019 BIKERS CLUB Ā® | MAGAZINE | PAGE 51 AUROVILLE BEACH It is also known as Auro Beach, it is located in Pondicherry. It is a part of the Auroville Ashram and is situated about 10 kms away. The beach is about 12 kms away from Pondicherry and lies on the right-hand side of East Coast Road. CYCLING IN PONDICHERRY One of the most exciting and picturesque things to do in Pondicherry is to tour the beautiful territory on traditional vintage bicycles. Yo can also go for guided tours around the stunning French Quarters. ARIKAMEDU Arikamedu are the ruins which carried the remnantsĀ of the Roman trade in India. Recent excavations have brought out wine jars and ancient roman coins hinting on the Roman links in the ancient history of Pondicherry. CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE Chunnambar is a quaint little hamlet located along Cuddalore Main Road, around 8 kms from Pondicherry. This serene town is visited by tourists for it's beach, which is known as Paradise Beach, situated near the mouth of the backwater. SCUBA DIVING Packed with enchanting marine life, Pondicherry offers an amazing adventure of scuba diving off the country's East Coast. BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS This Gothic style building is a highly revered place of worship in Pondicherry. Visitors comprising of both tourists as well as devotees, who are staunch believers, visit to offer their prayers to the All Mighty here.