Title: Poothurai Travel Guide: Best of Poothurai, Vanur Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Poothurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Poothurai-Hotels.d553248635975852426.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Poothurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Poothurai-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975852426.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Poothurai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Poothurai.d553248635975852426.Car-Hire-Guide)[Poothurai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Poothurai.d553248635975852426.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Poothurai Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Poothurai Things to do - Top hotels in Poothurai - Top Holiday Rentals in Poothurai ![Accord Puducherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5210000/5209200/5209192/3d1508cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Accord Puducherry No.1 Thilagar nagar, Ellaipillaichavady, Puducherry, Pondicherry £57 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (216 reviews) "Loved it. Will visit afain" Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=5209192&PinnedHotelID=5209192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852426) ![The Residency Towers Puducherry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45780000/45779500/45779411/50f5567d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Residency Towers Puducherry 388, Anna Salai, Puducherry Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ananda Ranga Pillai House and Sri Aurobindo ... 9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews) "We had a very pleasant stay. All the department from the maintainence to food to the spa eveything was enjoyable" Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=45779411&PinnedHotelID=45779411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852426) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=45779411&PinnedHotelID=45779411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852426) ![Vasavi Residenzcy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100620000/100614800/100614760/c25d22ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vasavi Residenzcy 163 Sardar Vallabhai Patel Salai, Puducherry, PY Stay at this hotel in Puducherry. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Ananda Ranga ... "The room I booked through Hotels.com was unavailable, and Vasavi Residenzy informed us that they had no association with the booking. They asked us to pay ₹4,000 for one night if we still needed the room." Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=100614760&PinnedHotelID=100614760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852426) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=100614760&PinnedHotelID=100614760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975852426) [See all 496 properties in Poothurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248635975852426) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![ILFORD CASTLE HOME STAY PONDICHERRY](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111830000/111827600/111827599/edbe21c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ILFORD CASTLE HOME STAY PONDICHERRY Auroville Rd, Vanur, TN Stay at this 3-star villa in Vanur. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Serenity Beach and Auro Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vanur-Hotels-ILFORD-CASTLE-HOME-STAY-PONDICHERRY.h111827599.Hotel-Information) ![SRI APARTMENT HOMESTAY 2BHK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109085000/109084972/w513h760x0y8-02850dcf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SRI APARTMENT HOMESTAY 2BHK 163 2nd Cross St RANGA NAGAR Moolakulam, Puducherry, PY Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Puducherry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and room service. Popular attractions Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens ... 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Wander the beaches in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Matrimandir-Tindivanam.d6104728.Attraction) ![Pondicherry Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse, rocky coastline and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/102000/102020-Pondicherry-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a stop at Pondicherry Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pondicherry-Lighthouse-Pondicherry.d6223133.Attraction) ![French War Memorial](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4727ddfd31d93524ba5955c287e54570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### French War Memorial You can find out about the history of Puducherry with a trip to French War Memorial. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/French-War-Memorial-Pondicherry.d553248621532739276.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Auroville - Chuttibaaz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48836483/54297e5b-bcc0-40be-bd37-d48289b31e3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry Private Day Tour with Car Guide and Cycle Ride £200 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pondicherry-private-day-tour-with-car-guide-and-cycle-ride.a48836483.activity-details) ![Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3521871/9ea6598b-adfa-4359-b317-2801d061df62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/heritage-cultural-walking-tour-of-pondicherry.a3521871.activity-details) ![Day Trip to Mahabalipuram](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3523289/a930abfa-6f25-4137-bf52-aa915314cffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience) £102 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-mahabalipuram-curated-private-sightseeing-experience.a3523289.activity-details) ![Matir Mandir ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49928841/cd2cca51-62ec-47d9-b785-136e6a751c33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry city sightseeing by Private vehicle £59 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pondicherry-city-sightseeing-by-private-vehicle.a49928841.activity-details) ![Puducherry Art Trails](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3477887/7f02e659-4633-414a-b92b-6351ac968ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pondicherry Art Trails (2 Hours Guided Walking Tours) £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pondicherry-art-trails-2-hours-guided-walking-tours.a3477887.activity-details) ![7-Day Tour of Pondicherry - India's French Legacy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44467549/9362f1c9-49ab-47e1-b591-86eaafd12510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 9-Day Tour of India's French Legacy - Pondicherry £1,583 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/9-day-tour-of-indias-french-legacy-pondicherry.a44467549.activity-details) [See all activities in Poothurai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Poothurai.d553248635975852426.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Poothurai ![Pondicherry featuring a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101750-Pondicherry-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Puducherry [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puducherry.dx6138628) - Cities near Poothurai - Places of interest [Puducherry](https://expedia.co.uk/Puducherry.dx6138628) - [Mailam Murugan Temple](https://expedia.co.uk/Mailam-Murugan-Temple-Tindivanam.d553248621562261804.Attraction) - [Sri Aurobindo Ashram](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Aurobindo-Ashram-White-Town.d6104722.Attraction) - [Padaleeswarar Temple](https://expedia.co.uk/Padaleeswarar-Temple-Cuddalore.d553248621562261788.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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