Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry
Chidambaram, Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry
The Chidambaram, Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry covers about 347 km of driving over 2–3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 2–3 days
- Driving
- 347 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 4
- from Puducherry
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
Down the Coromandel coast with one vehicle: the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram, Puducherry's Karaikal enclave, the Saniswaran temple at Tirunallar and the Basilica at Velankanni.
It suits pilgrim and family groups starting in Puducherry or Chennai.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 347 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Puducherry
- Chidambaram
- Karaikal
- Tirunallar
- Velankanni
Day-by-day plan (2–3 days)
Day 1: Puducherry to Chidambaram and Karaikal138 km
Morning darshan at the Nataraja temple, then Karaikal beach at sunset.
Day 2: Tirunallar and Velankanni41 km
The tank and Saniswaran shrine at Tirunallar, then evening prayers at Velankanni.
Day 3: Velankanni to Puducherry168 km
The Basilica in the morning, then back up the coast.
What the circuit costs
About 347 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Tirunallar is busiest on Saturdays and at Sani Peyarchi; Velankanni during its feast in late August and early September.
Operators for Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry
Approved operators who take groups to Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
260 km by road from Puducherry
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
334 km by road from Puducherry
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Puducherry
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry?
2–3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Puducherry to Chidambaram and Karaikal; day 2: Tirunallar and Velankanni; day 3: Velankanni to Puducherry.
How far is the Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry circuit?
About 347 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Velankanni to Puducherry), 168 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Karaikal, Tirunallar and Velankanni from Puducherry trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.