Information in Tamil Nadu

If, after viewing the Matrimandir from the gardens, you would like to meditate inside, you'll need to book one to six days ahead in person at the Matrimandir access office. Those who have already meditated inside...

The state tourism body's main office takes bookings for its own bus tours, answers questions and hands out leaflets. In the same building are state tourist offices from all over India, mostly open 10am to 6pm....

To get seriously involved, you normally need to come as a volunteer, in any of a wide variety of programs, for six to 12 months. The Auroville Guest Service, 2km east of visitor centre, provides information and...

Exhibitions on the lives and teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, plus information on ashram-run accommodation.

The place to book tours of Anamalai. Staff speaks very little English, so park information is better obtained through the reception centre in Pollachi.

Auroville visitor centre provides information services, exhibitions, Auroville products and a 10-minute introductory video. The on-site shop sells a helpful handbook and map (₹20).

US citizens can drop in during office hours from the Cathedral Rd entrance. Everyone needs an advance appointment and enters at the Anna Salai gate.

Trichy-based and covering all of India, this professional, reliable travel agency/tour operator is run by an Indian–New Zealander couple.

The best place to ask questions about Anamalai, as the staff at Topslip speaks very little English.

In Chennai, Sahodaran is a support group for gay men. It holds social-group meetings and activities.

The base for Mudumalai Tiger Reserve; come here to join a safari and get park information.

Just northwest of the train station, via a pedestrian underpass from the platforms.

Very professional, welcoming agency that will help with all your travel needs.

State-of-the-art, expensive hospital, popular with ‘medical tourists’.

Tours offered on the website – the office itself is utterly useless.

Doesn't look too promising at first glance but it's helpful enough.

Also wi-fi access (per hour ₹25) and Tiruvannamalai maps (₹50).

Reliable South India–based travel agency covering all of India.

Outside Hotel Saradharam.

Secure international parcel delivery; branches around town.