Karaikal

Karaikal is an ancient temple town situated along the eastern coast of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Karaikal is a popular destination of tourists as well as pilgrims. It is located on the Koramandel coast of the Bay of Bengal, at a distance of about 300 km from the south of Chennai and 135 km from Pondicherry. Situated on the delta of the River Cauvery, Karaikal is the second largest among the four regions in the Union Territory of Pondicherry. Karaikal is bounded by Nagappattinam and Thiruvarur Districts of the southern State of Tamil Nadu. Karaikal is a place with rich cultural and religious history. This place has been mentioned in the ancient texts of Nayanmars and Alwars. Karaikal was known by the name Karaigiri in Sanskrit, which came from two words 'Karai' and 'Kal'. The town of Karaikal was under the rule of the Pallava dynasty during the 8th century AD. Sekkizhar, a renowned poet of the early 11th century, has mentioned about the town of Karaikal in his Peria puranam.  

Karaikal is a major port city of the East Coast under the famous Union Territory of Pondicherry. This place is one of the four major regions of the Union Territory of Pondicherry in India. Karaikal is a beautiful port city which is an ideal destination for all those travelers who are seeking loneliness, relaxation, tranquility and wellness. This place is a small coastal enclave which was created as a part of French India. In amalgamation with other earlier French enclaves of Yanam and Mahe, K