About Potheri

Potheri is a rapidly growing village towards the south of Chennai, about 45 km from the centre of the city. It comes under Chengalpattu taluk of the district of Kanchipuram, and enjoys proximity to major commercial centres like Estancia, Gateway Office Parks, KRISP and CyberVale in Guduvanchery. Most of the development in this area has taken place due to the presence of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, which is one of India’s most esteemed private universities. For catering to the students and other people visiting the campus, there are many serviced apartments and hotels in Potheri.

Shopping and Dining in and around Potheri

The nearest places to shop for those staying at Potheri hotels are local stores like S.S. Shopping, Max Fashions and Faami in Guduvanchery (4.8 km). However, for a fulfilling shopping experience, head to the main city and explore its many shopping malls and markets located within a 1.5-hour drive. Being dominated by the student crowd, Potheri has an array of options when it comes to dining. The Good Bowl, Blueberry, Faasos, Nawab’s Dine and Ever Green Chinese are some good options here. In addition, Uzo Sandwiches, Bliss Café, Being Punjabi, Sweet Truth, Behrouz Biryani, FoodStreet.in, Taj, Ambur Star Biryani, The Rock & Roll Café and Queens Court are other places to eat in Potheri.

Places to Visit in and around Potheri

Arignar Anna Zoological Park, located about a 20-minute drive away, is one of the best places to visit near Potheri. Other tourist attractions that can reached in about an hour from Chennai hotels in the area are MGM Dizzie World, Dakshin Chitra Museum, VGP Universal Kingdom, Guindy National Park, ISKCON Temple, St. Thomas Mount, Queensland Amusement Park and Chennai Snake Park.

How to Reach Potheri

The nearest air gateway to hotels in Potheri, Chennai is Chennai International Airport, located about 25 km away. Chennai Central and Egmore, the major railway stations serving the city, are situated at a distance of approximately 50 km. From these transit hubs, MTC buses and taxis are easily available to reach Potheri. One can also take a suburban train to Potheri train station, which falls on the South Line of the Chennai Suburban Railway network; auto rickshaws can be taken from thereon. The area is also well-connected by road as it is located along Chennai-Nagapattinam Highway (NH 32).