Mothilal Nagar Travel Guide
Puducherry
Visit Mothilal Nagar
Popular places to visit
Pondicherry Promenade Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pondicherry Promenade Beach during your trip to White Town? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
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.
Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pilgrims flocks to this lively temple to say prayers at the sacred shrines devoted to the Hindu gods Lord Ganesh and Lord Murugan.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
The first and only basilica in Pondicherry is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture that is adorned with superb stained glass.
Botanical Gardens
Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Learn about the local history of Puducherry with a stop at Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Pondicherry day trip from Chennai by Wonder tours
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Full Day City Tour)
Auroville and Pondicherry Tour from Chennai
Exclusive Day Tour from Chennai to Discover Pondicherry
Top hotels in Mothilal Nagar
Vasavi Residenzcy
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
Accord Puducherry
clean room, helpful staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Residency Towers Puducherry
Super great services! I have an overnight bus to bangalore, the hotel offered a nice sofa to stay after checking out, and kept serving me tea and coffee. i booked hotel cab to bus station, the driver also kindly stay with me for 20 min till the correct bus came. the bus stopped in a different place ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Promenade Pondicherry
Literally across from the beach front! Very convenient stay to get to the beach and walk to White Town/ French Colony.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay
Excellent self sufficient resort with a lot of amenties and indoor games. very good breakfast and close to the beach and good staff. Negatives are that it is far from the city and taxies not readily available. Hotel has swank vehicles but they are expensive. Lunch and dinner had many options but ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites
Fine
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mothilal Nagar
Bharathidasan Nagar
Bharathidasan Nagar might not have many top sights, but Ousteri Lake and Botanical Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Balamurugan Nagar
Though Balamurugan Nagar may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sacred Heart of Jesus and Botanical Gardens.
Heritage Town
Heritage Town is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Government Place if you have time to explore the area.
White Town
White Town is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pondicherry Promenade Beach and Pondicherry Lighthouse.
Pondicherry Beach
Travellers like the monuments in Pondicherry Beach, and Pondicherry Lighthouse is a top attraction you might want to visit.
