About Poompuhar:
This is a beautiful spot located about 40 kilometers from Chidambaram. This used to be one of the largest ports in ancient times. Poompuhar is also known as the place where two famous works of ancient Tamil literature, namely, Silapathikaram and Manimekalai were composed. A splendid art gallery located here strives to present the ancient ambience of the region by resorting to 2nd century décor. For those with an interest in history and literature of South India, Poompuhar is an attractive destination that can be visited during tours of Puducherry.
General Information about Poompuhar :
Location: 40 kilometers from Chidambaram
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 Poompuhar:
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.