About Karaikal Beach:
Sunrise-watchers can catch their magnificent view over the bay, with the pretty Arasalar river reaching out to the sea. Alternatively, you can canoe or kayak in picture-book surroundings. Have a round of beach volley ball. Or, armed with the angling gear, you can reel in a surprise.
General Information about Karaikal Beach :
Location: Puducherry
State: Puducherry (Union Territory of INDIA)
Capital: Puducherry (city).
Language: Tamil, French, Telugu, Malayalam
Temperature: Max 41˚C, Min 30˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Karaikal Beach :
By Air:
The nearest airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International airport, which is around 135 km away. Chennai is well connected to all airports in India and many cities abroad. Chennai connects through flights to many major cities in US, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Taxi fare from Chennai to Pondicherry is about Rs 3000.
By Rail:
Villupuram railhead is the nearest railway station to Pondicherry. Villupuram is connected to Trichy, Madurai and Chennai. Taxi services are available from Villupuram to Pondicherry and it costs about Rs 750.
By Road:
Frequent bus services are available from Pondicherry to places like Thanjaur, Trichy, Chidambaram and Coimbatore. Private tourist buses ply from Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore to Pondicherry. Tourist bus charge is about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.