Karaikal · Puducherry's enclave on the Coromandel coast
Karaikal group trip guide
Karaikal: Puducherry's enclave on the Coromandel coast in Karaikal, Puducherry. From Puducherry it is 139 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 1 day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Puducherry costs ₹8,200–10,200 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Puducherry
- 139 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1 day
- Best season
- November to February
- Fare from Puducherry
- ₹8,200–10,200 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) or Chennai (MAA)
Karaikal is a separate part of the union territory down the coast, wrapped by Tamil Nadu's delta districts, with a long beach on the Bay of Bengal.
Its temple to Karaikal Ammaiyar, the woman saint among the Shaiva Nayanars, holds a mango festival every year.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Karaikal from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Puducherry → Karaikal
₹8,200–10,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 139 km one way · 1 day, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
A base for the Tirunallar temple and the shrines of Velankanni and Nagore close by.
Beaches & the seaFrench quarter & monumentsTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Karaikal
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puducherry | 139 km | 3–4 h | – |
| Chennai | 301 km | 6–7 h | – |
Group fares from Puducherry
Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 1 day |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹5,700–7,600 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹7,000–8,900 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹8,200–10,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹9,500–12,100 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹18,200–24,600 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February.
- Time to give it: 1 day.
- Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.
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Circuits that include Karaikal
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) or Chennai (MAA).
- Nearest railway station: Karaikal.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Karaikal
Approved operators who take groups to Karaikal. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
139 km by road from Karaikal
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Serves Karaikal
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Karaikal
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Karaikal
Fleet details on request
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
- Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
- Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Puducherry-la irundhu Karaikal-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Karaikal from Puducherry?)
139 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Karaikal-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Karaikal cost?)
Round trip from Puducherry (139 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,200–10,200, 40–49 seater bus ₹18,200–24,600. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Karaikal cost?
Round trip from Puducherry with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,700–7,600; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,000–8,900; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,200–10,200; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,500–12,100; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹18,200–24,600. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Karaikal?
1 day. With the drive from Puducherry, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A base for the Tirunallar temple and the shrines of Velankanni and Nagore close by.
When is the best time to visit Karaikal?
November to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Karaikal from abroad?
Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) or Chennai (MAA). Nearest railway station: Karaikal. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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