Hotel Moujahir (Puducherry, India)

Situated right in the heart of Karaikal, which is to the south of Puducherry, Moujahir is roughly three kilometres from the lovely Karaikal Beach Park. This budget hotel features a pure vegetarian restaurant. Rooms are simple and air-conditioned. All are equipped with 21-inch plasma televisions, free daily bottled water, and en-suite bathrooms. Upgraded rooms have coffee tables and sitting areas. The 24-hour front desk offers diverse services such as laundry, currency exchange, pick-up and drop-off, and car rental. Pilgrimage tours and local sightseeing activities can also be arranged upon prior notice. Wi-Fi access is offered for free, as is on-site parking. Open from breakfast until dinner, the in-house restaurant specialises in South and North Indian vegetarian dishes. Room service is also available. Moujahir is just an ten-minute walk from Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, an elaborate Hindu temple known for its annual mango festival. Those looking for a bargain or two can head to Nehru Market, just 300 metres away.