Karaikal Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

Karaikal is a very old temple town in Pondicherry. It is on the east coast, about 135 km. from Pondicherry and 300 km. from Chennai towards south.  The town is small with a total of 161 sq Km. with marine time climate.  Located on the Koramandel coast of the Bay of Bengal, this small town is a must see for tourists as well as pilgrims.The town of Karaikal is the second largest region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry on the delta of the Cavery River. Karaikal has a rich architectural and religious heritage with special mention of Sri Dharbarenyeswaraswamy Temple, the famous 7^th century temple which is one of the most well known of all Lord Shiva's temples in India. It was built to mark Lord Shiva's attainment of Abhayahastham. The temple compex includes the Sapthavidanga Shrine which