Known to be the important port city of east coast of India was formerly part of French India, Karaikal is one of the regions of the union territory of Puducherry. It is about 300 kms away from the south of Chennai and 140 kms away from Pondicherry. The place is surrounded by other districts which include Nagappattinam and Thiruvarur Districts. Karaikal sandy beach is considered to be the best natural beaches of the country.
Budget Hotels in Karaikkal
There are good budget hotels in Vijayawada . Some of them are Hotel Sai Siddartha (Tariff – Rs.550), Quality Hotel D V Manor (Tariff – Rs.990) and Lotus Green Park (Tariff – Rs.1000).
Language
The official language of Karaikal is Tamil . The other languages spoken include English and French.
Events in Karaikkal
Deccan festival is one of the famous festivals in Vijayawada. It is celebrated for five days in the month of February.
Places to See in Karaikkal
There are several places of tourist attraction in Karaikal. Some of the places include Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple(15kms from Karaikal), Lord Saturn (Saneeswaran) (5 kms from Karaikal), THe Dharga of Masthan Sahib Valiullah ( 8kms from Karaikal) Karaikal Beach ( 2kms from the city) and The Church of Our Lady of Angels (7 kms from Karaikal).
How to Get There
Air:
Karaikal Airport is constructed in Karaikal. The airport would be constructed by 2014. The nearest Airport to Karaikal is the Puducherry Airport. It situated at at Lawspet in Puducherry.
Rail:
The distance between Karaikal and Nagore railway station is about 15 kms.
Bus:
Many buses from different districts and cities ply to this town. There are several long distances buses operate from this town. To get discounted bus tickets you will have to book your tickets in advance.
One of the most beautiful hill stations of South India, Kodaikanal is a city that is part of the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the Palani Hills in southern Western Ghats. Kodaikanal which means The Gift of the Forest in Tamil language is also fondly called Princess of Hill stations. This popular place is the most sought after tourist destination for its meadows grasslands , cascading streams and waterfalls.
Budget Hotels in Kodaikanal
There are good budget hotels in Kodaikanal . Some of them are Hotel Sivapriya (Tariff – Rs.1118), Hotel Gurupriya (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Kodai Gate (Tariff – Rs.1033) and Pine Borough Inn (Tariff – Rs.1500).
Language
The official language of Kodaikanal is Tamil The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Kodaikanal
Some of the famous festivals and events in Kodaikanal include Natyanjali Festival (February) and Mother SaletteFestival ( august).
Places to See in Kodaikanal
There are several places of tourist attraction in Kodaikanal. Some of the places include Kurinji Andavar (Murugan) temple( 4kms from bus stand) , Kodaikanal Lake, ( 2 kms from bus stand) Kodaikanal Solar Observatory ( 4kms from bus stand), cauvery-travels (Suicide Point) ( 3.4 kms from bus standi), Silver Cascade Falls, ( 7 kms from BS), Coaker's Walk (1 kms from bus stand)and Kodai Lake (2 kms from bus stand).
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport from Kodaikanal is the Madurai airport. It is located about 135kms away from the city.
Rail:
Palani railway station is the nearest junction from Kodaikanal.
Bus:
Madurai Aarappalayam bustand is the important bus stand for Madurai , Dharmapuri, Hosur, Kodaikanal and Pollachi. There are limited bus services available in Kodaikanal. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include KPN Travels, Sharma Transport and Parveen Travels. Book bus ticket online from the comfort of your home with just a click of a mouse.
