Chunnambar Island & Aurovilla (Oct 11th 2009)

This trip is about the beautiful Auroville and one of the beautiful islands near Pondi – Chunnambar Islands.

Auroville:
Auroville is located in south India, mostly in the State of Tamil Nadu (some parts are in the State of Puducherry), a few kilometres inland from the Coromandel Coast, approx 160 kms south of Chennai (previously Madras) and 10 kms north of the town of Puducherry.

Chunnambar Islands
This island is situated inside Pondy and is a serene place to spend a whole day out, away from all the gaga of city life.

Trip details:

We barring Kishore started our trip from Thiruvanmiyur bus depot at 5.35 AM. After fifteen minutes of ride on the ECR Kishore joined us at Sholinganallur road.

Here is the gang which have conquered two of the beautiful places Auroville and Chunnambar islands in a day.

From left to rite : Deepak, Ravi, Vino, Biju, Vijay, Kailash, Vivek (Nature Baba), Kisshore and me ( Mayank - taking the snaps)


From Left to right : Deepak, Biju, Vino, Vijay, Kailash, Myself (Mayank), Ravi, Kisshore.

After the merger with Kishore, at around 0600 hrs we started riding on the picturesque ECR. The climate was good and the shore line along side ECR was giving us company.

For the first time I was riding as a pillion with Vivek and enjoying the Scenic beauty along side ECR. We were riding at around 65 kmph average speed, overtaking every one at regular intervals to avoid monotonity.

At around 730 hrs we had break fast. Every one is so hungry

Served with love by Vijay.


Biju refueling himself.


Right to left : Deepak, Kisshore, Vino


Discussing the future course of action :)


Easy Kisshore :)


Waiting to be served:Ravi

We finished our break fast and started driving to reach our first destination – Auroville.

We reached Auroville at around 930 hrs. We had to wait there to enter the place as it opens by 1000 hrs only.



The Life and Death: Courtesy Vijay

For the time being we watched a video on Auroville and Matrimandir.
Then we came to know that for visiting the Matimandir we need to do prior booking – 2 days in advance (Better luck next time . Here are the details for the future visit.)

Booking time: 2 – 4 PM
Tel: (0413) 2622268 or book in person at Matrimandir Office(No visit on the same day).

Walk towards the Auroville Temple – Matrimandir.


Vivek with his smile as always.


Biju Enjoying the scenary – A lively character filled with fun.


That’s me – nuisance creator of the group :) (guys any comments????)


Kailash – Always in style but ......


Vivek & Vijay


Entrance to matri mandir.

The above shows the reality of one of the phrases – where there is a will there is a way. A waste land turned into a lush green area full of trees.


Ravi posing

Here is the final destination at Auroville. The Matrimandir looks awesome.


The Matrimandir: Courtesy Vivek

A close up of Matrimandir: Courtesy Vijay

After seeing the temple we started our journey to chunnambar islands at 1130 hrs. After driving for sometime we had a tea break. We reached Chunnambar islands at 1215 hrs.

We enquired regarding the travel to the island, had our lunch and also the water(tanneeee) at this place.

We started for the paradise beach – Plage paradise at 1400 hrs, it was a ½ an hour boat ride to the island. The area was surrounded by trees and all the greenery.




Deepak: Enjoying the boat ride



We reached the paradise beach and got our place at the beach under the shed.

Chunnambar Island.

The Dock: Courtesy Vivek


The Dock: Courtesy Vijay


Landed at Island.


We have spent nearly 2 hrs at the island playing freebie and hand ball. The sun was at its peak but did not stop us from playing and taking on the beach waters.


Kishore with the hand ball.


Myself ( Mayank ) Trying to find out where the ball Is

Taking rest after playing and thinking something (Ha ha haaaa....)
Bay watch: Dont think they resting, especially the guys with sunglasses


Gang just before the departure from the island.


Nature baba


On our way back : Courtesy Vivek


This is how the back waters look in the evening – truly beautiful. (Courtesy Vivek)


Started our journey back to Chennai at around 1630 hrs. on the way back we had tea and dinner in pondy.

Bidding bye to Pondy – At the Pondy Entrance on way back.

On our way back Kishore was leading the Gang and the trailing was done by Vivek. The reason was we have encountered heavy rush due to A R Rehman’s show that day. But we were able to reach Sholinganallur on ECR at 2130 hrs. from here we separated to reach our houses but to meet again for yet another trip.

As it is said, passion brings people together. We all have a biking passion and also to explore new places. Buk up guys.


Writeups: Mayank
Photos: Vivek & Vijay
Participants: Biju, Vino, Deepak, Ravi, Kisshore, Vijay, Kailash, Mayank & Vivek
Bikes: Pulsar 150cc(2), Hunk 150cc, Pulsar 180cc, Gladiator 125cc, Avengar 200cc