This year spice up your vacation by mixing history, <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/go-kart-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">adventure</a><a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/go-kart-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;"> </a>and vacation on a beach and create lasting memories. Facing the waters of the Bay of Bengal, Karaikal Beach is in Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu and a much sought-after destination by many throughout the year.&nbsp;Sitting at the Arasalar river bank and the side of the main road, 1.5 kilometres away from Karaikal railway station the beach is easily accessible for travellers.&nbsp;Unique to all the other places in India, Pondichery’s culture was heavily influenced by the Indian Dynasties and French Government.&nbsp;Relax on the beach by sunbathing, swimming and playing games like volleyball on the shore with your friends.

<h3> </h3><h3>Best Time to Visit Karaikal Beach</h3>The port city is at its coolest temperatures from December to February, creating one of the best weather conditions.&nbsp; <h3>How to Reach Karaikal Beach?</h3>By Airport: The closest airport to Karaikal in Trichy, the airport has direct flights to all major cities. You can hire a taxi from Trichy to reach Karaikal Beach.By Railways: Karaikal has a railway station in its town and the beach is 2.4 km away from the beach. Both buses and taxis are available from the railway station.One of the easiest and most affordable ways to get around the city is to rent a bicycle.

Enjoy tranquil mornings and take part in invigorating activities in the afternoon, reach your hotel sunkissed and happy and end your day by sitting under the stars.&nbsp; <h3>1) Jet Ski:&nbsp;</h3>Drive these easy-to-manoeuvre <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/jet-ski-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ski bikes</a> and experience the thrill of soaring on the sea surface. This is a very exhilarating activity whether you are taking part in it with a group or solo.&nbsp;Price: INR 1199Activity Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMActivity Duration: 5 MinutesAge Limit: Minimum 18 Years <h3>2) Boating:</h3>Soak in the fresh salty air on the beach and the beautiful sceneries and serenity of the <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/boating-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Pondichery</a><a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/boating-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;"> </a>town while you’re taken by a boatman.&nbsp;Price: INR 300Activity Timings: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PMDuration: 15 minutes<h3> </h3><h3>3) Scuba Diving:</h3>Discover the underwater world and have a glance at all the colourful flora and fauna by <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/scuba-diving-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">scuba diving </a>in the sea in Pondicherry.Price: INR 6500Activity Timings: 7 hours (Open from 6:45 AM to 1:00 PM)	Activity Duration: 45-60 minutesAge Limit: 10 years old and above <h3>4) Coracle Ride:</h3>If you think you are bored from going on all those motorboats and need something slow-paced and fun, the <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/coracle-ride-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">Coracle ride</a> is the way to go! Made of split, interlaced rods of willow or another material and bound together with bark, these were in use for many decades for river travel.&nbsp;Price: INR 200Activity Timings: 10:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M. (Mon-Thu)/ 06:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Fri-Sun)Activity Duration: 5-10 minutesAge Limit: 10 years old and aboveWeight Limit: 80 KG<h3> </h3><h3>5) Zipline:&nbsp;</h3>Experience the thrill of flying and have an aerial view of a massive part of Pondichery town by <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/zipline-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ziplining</a>. This activity lets you experience the feeling of flying without actually flying or jumping down from a plane.&nbsp;Price: INR 300Activity Timings: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM/ Friday to Sunday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PMActivity Duration: 2 minutesAge Limit: Above 12 yearsWeight Limit:&nbsp;Kids: 15 KG to 39 KG/ Adults: 40 KG to 85 KG <h3>6) Go Karting:</h3>Go for this adrenaline-<a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/go-kart-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">pumping ride</a> with your friends, you can go up to 10 laps for just a very affordable price.&nbsp;Price: INR 150Activity Timings: 9 AM to 6 PMTrack Length: 350 mActivity Duration: 20 minutes<h3> </h3><h3>7) Surfing:</h3>Learn how to land and glide on the <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/surfing-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">sea surface</a> with a guiding instructor and experience the thrill of the waves hitting your face.&nbsp;Price: INR 1800Activity Timings: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM	Activity Duration: 1hr 30 minutesAge Limit: 13 Yrs <h3>8) Banana Boat Ride:</h3>Who said one has to do only thrilling things to have fun, this <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/banana-ride-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">banana boat ride</a> is an exciting and fun group activity that gives you your dopamine hit.&nbsp;Price: INR 650Activity Timings: 6 AM to 6 PMActivity Duration: 5-10 MinutesAge Limit: 12 Yrs aboveWeight Limit: 90 KGCapacity: 6 people <h3>9) Horse Riding:</h3>Red Earth Riding School (RERS) offers the best <a href="https://www.universaladventures.in/products/horse-riding-in-pondicherry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">horseback riding</a> lessons in Pondichery, whether you are looking to gallop through the field or a small trot on a horse, this package is the right deal for you!Price: INR 300Activity Timings: 9.30 AM and 3.30 PMActivity Duration: 10-15 MinutesAge Limit: 4 Years above

<h3>1) Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple:</h3>The temple is in honour of the goddess Punithavathi Ammaiyar, constructed by Malaiperumal Pillai in 1929. The Mangani Tirunal festival (the festival of the mango fruit) celebrated on the full moon day is a very famous festival in Tamil Nadu.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 3.5 KM <h3>2) Thirunallar Temple:</h3>The Hindu temple Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple, locally referred to as Dharbaranyeswarar Temple is dedicated to the Shiva god. It is located in Thirunallar village of Karaikal district, Union territory of Puducherry.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 8.2 KM <h3>3) Chidambaram:</h3>The small town is widely known for its ancient Dravidian architecture and majestic Gopurams. Chidambaram was ruled by several empires in the past including the Cholas, the Pandyas and later, the Britishers creating a beautiful mix of architecture and culture.&nbsp;The place is widely visited for the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 71.1 KM <h3>4) Nagore:</h3>Settled on the border between Pondichery and Tamil Nadu, the main attraction of this little town is the Nagore Dargah Shareef. Constructed in the sixteenth century, the Islamic shrine attracts millions of tourists and pilgrims alike every year.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 14.1 KM <h3>5) Tranquebar:</h3>Now known as Tharangambadi, the small town was heavily influenced by Danish architecture during colonial times, Fort Dansborg is one of the widely famous ones.&nbsp;The word Tharangambadi means the land of the singing waves as it sits on the Coromandel Coast.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 16.6 KM <h3>6) Nagore Dargah:</h3>The Nagore Dargah has many names like Nagoor Dargah, Syed Shahul Hameed Dargah and Nagore Andavar Dargah. It was built over the tomb of the Sufi saint Shahul Hameed, who was believed to have performed many miracles in Nagore and cured the physical affliction of King Achuthappa Nayak, a 16th-century Hindu ruler of Thanjavur.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 13.8 KM<h3> </h3><h3>7) Poompuhar:</h3>The ancient small town was once a flourishing port city, according to research, the city was washed away by floods and erosion. According to research, Poompuhar could be the ‘oldest known town’ in India.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 33.7 KM <h3>8) Velankanni Church:</h3>Velankani locally known as Velanganni and Vailankanni, sits on the sandy shores of the&nbsp;Bay of Bengal. Velankanni means Virgin of Velai and is fondly known as the 'Lourdes of the East' with its connection to&nbsp;Lourdes in France.&nbsp;Tourists and pilgrims visit the church alike throughout the year and pray to ‘Our Lady’ for various needs and thank her for the favours received by her blessing.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 31.1 KM<h3> </h3><h3>10) Velankanni Beach Lighthouse:</h3>Standing tall the lighthouse offers you a panoramic view of the surrounding area of Velankani town; you can climb to the top to enjoy its view and feel the ocean breeze on your face.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 32.8 KM<h3> </h3><h3>11) Nagapattinam:</h3>Nagapattinam was a prominent town during the Chola period and served as the port city for commerce and battle. The town served as the capital of Dutch Coromandel from 1660 to 1781.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 19.6 KM <h3>12) Kodiakarai:</h3>Kodiakarai also known as Point Calimere and Cape Calimere, is situated at a low altitude area and recognised as a Ramsar site in August 2002. Vedaranyam forests in Kodiakarai were once dry evergreen forests and some of the remnants are still present.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 76.6 KM <h3>13) Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary:</h3>The Sanctuary is a beautiful island surrounded by the Bay of Bengal Sea and full of rare birds and a wetland habitat. The Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary was created in 1967 for the conservation of the blackbuck and also large hosts of waterbirds, especially greater flamingos. It is also classified as an Important Bird Area.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 77 KM <h3>14) Thiruthuraipoondi:</h3>Thiruthuraipoondi, an agricultural town south of Thiruvarur district, was once ruled by various dynasties including the Early Cholas, Kalabhras, Pallavas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas; and later by Pandyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Delhi Sultanate, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thanjavur Marathas and the British Empire.Distance from Karaikal Beach: 61.1 KM <h3>15) Kodikkarai Beach:</h3>Widely known as Point Calimere Beach, it is in Tamil Nadu. This beach in the Indian subcontinent is popular for its picturesque beauty, wildlife, and historical significance. It is a habitat for 2250 migratory bird species.&nbsp;Distance from Karaikal Beach: 77.9 KM

<h3>1) Karaikal Ashok Beach Resort:</h3>The resort is a home away from home for you during your vacation with its abundance of amenities and services. You can prepare your meals in the resort’s provided kitchenette.&nbsp;Amenities: Doctor on Call,&nbsp;Dining Area,&nbsp;Kitchenette.Price: Starts at INR 2300Rating: 3.9/5 <h3>2) Hotel Anandhiram Heritage:</h3>Elevate your vacation experience with this 2-star hotel for your stay in Karaikal town.&nbsp;Amenities: Picnic area, Outdoor furniture, TerracePrice: Starts at INR 2000Rating: 4.2/5 <h3>3) AVS Imperiaa Karaikal:</h3>This hotel is at a convenient place and within walking distance of Thirunallar Temple and Karaikal Beach.&nbsp;Amenities: Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Restaurant, Butler Services, BarbequePrice: Starts at INR 2500Rating: 4.3/5 <h3>4) Minnal Residency:</h3>Have a memorable stay with the Minnal Residency's hospitable services and have a great vacation.&nbsp;Amenities: Free parking, Room service, Family rooms, BreakfastPrice: Starts at INR 1300Rating: 4.7/5 <h3>5) Mintas mansion:</h3>Want to save money while still getting the best services available? Well, Mintas mansion is the way to go!Amenities: Free parking, Non-smoking roomsPrice: Starts at INR 1000Rating: 4/10 <h3>6) Le Arul Park:</h3>This luxurious property has refreshing interiors and a homey and inviting ambience.The hotel also has a grand and luxurious banquet hall available on-site for hosting events/parties.Amenities:&nbsp;Restaurant, 24-hour Room Service, Lounge Dining Area, Coffee Shop, CafePrice: Starts at INR 2300Rating: 4.3/5 <h3>7) RR Residency:</h3>This 3-star hotel is close to the Karaikal Bus station and the Railway station making it convenient for you to travel to and from the town and to all the other local attractions.&nbsp;Amenities:&nbsp;Doctor on Call,&nbsp;Wi-Fi, ConciergePrice: Starts at INR 1500Rating: 3.6/5 <h3>8) Anandha Residency:</h3>Get your money’s worth for your stay in this hotel with the best service and hospitable staff and relax and enjoy your vacation by leaving the hotel staff to take care of things for you!Amenities: Kitchen, Non-smoking roomsPrice: Starts at INR 2200Rating: 4.8/5 <h3>9) San Beach Residency:</h3>Wind down and relax with the hotel’s 24-hour room service and the prices are quite affordable too!Amenities: Shuttle service, Bar, Horse ridingPrice: Starts at INR 2000Rating: 4.8/5&nbsp;

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Karaikal Beach: The Scenic Line of Pondicherry

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Kalyani Lanke 19 Feb 2026

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