Visit Us In Auroville
Sadhana Forest Auroville is located on the outskirsts of Auroville, you can find us by clicking this link. We are open every single day of the year. Everyone is welcome to visit, explore, and experience life in the forest.
We invite you to join us for a guided tour, share a free vegan meal with our community, and take part in workshops and activities that reflect our daily practice of compassionate and sustainable living.
Our home is open to all, visitors, families, students, travelers, and neighbors, without charge, expectation, or transaction. Everything offered here is given freely, in the spirit of gift economy.
Our Impact
Two decades of regeneration, community building, and compassionate action
Daily Visits and Tours
Tour Hours
Daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open to All
All visits, meals, workshops and events are offered freely in the spirit of the gift economy
Experience Our Workshops and Events
Throughout the week, volunteers and guests organize a range of open workshops and gatherings, from acroyoga and children’s activities to music circles and cooking classes.
Our Regular Events Include:
- Eco Film Club (Fridays) – Tour, documentary, and shared vegan dinner
- Plant Based Saturdays – Cow connection, vegan cooking, and nutrition talk
- Monthly Vegan Potluck (Saturday) – A shared community feast at the Tea Hut
- Open-Stage (Wednesdays) – Music, stories, and creative sharing in an open community space
- Vegan Forest Festival (February) – 3 days in the forest celebrating, learning & connecting
Location
Sadhana Forest, Auroville 605101, Tamil Nadu, India
Everyone Is Welcome
Everyone is welcome to arrive during the day and experience the forest with openness and respect. Advance registration is not required!
What to Know Before You Visit
We are a vegan and substance-free community, so we ask visitors not to bring any animal products, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or single-use plastics.
Group and Educational Visits
We welcome schools, colleges, NGOs, companies, and community groups who wish to visit and learn about sustainable living, reforestation, and compassionate community life.
Group visits can include guided tours, presentations, hands-on activities, as well as shared vegan meals. We tailor each visit to the group’s age, background, and interest, from experiential learning to discussions on ecological restoration, gift economy, and veganism.
Coordinate Your Group Visit
To coordinate group visits, please contact the Project Director at +91 413 267 7682 at least a few days in advance. This helps us prepare a meaningful and smooth experience for everyone.
All visits and meals are offered freely in the spirit of gift economy.