Karaikal
Puducherry · 3m
Quiet Puducherry enclave on the Cauvery delta — ancient temples, French fort ruins, and pristine beach
Why Special
Separate enclave of Puducherry UT on the coast, 150km south of Pondicherry. Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple (one of 63 Nayanars). French colonial ruins. Karaikal Beach is uncrowded. Famous for crab curry and prawn dishes.
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Full 4G coverage.
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: Government General Hospital, Karaikal (2 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Karaikal Police Station
Getting There
Puducherry: 150km (3hr). Trichy: 100km (2.5hr). Nagapattinam: 30km.
Roads: Good state highways
Public transport: Buses from Puducherry, Trichy, Nagapattinam
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Multiple in Karaikal town
Stay: ₹500–2,000/night
15+ options (hotels, guesthouses)
Helpline: 0436-922-2233
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