"Chennai is a great city, and if they had great weather it could be paradise, but it is not. Everything is top volume, be it heat, humidity, or crowd's ability to whistle. It is not a place for faint hearted."
- Yuvraj Singh,, famous Indian Cricketer
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Karaikal to Chennai distnce : 302 km
Estimated travel time : 7 hours
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most visited tourist destination in South India. It is also known as Madras and crowned with names like 'Gateway to South India'. Chennai is a perfect blend of the modern early metropolitan city, a rugged ruins of history having legendary temples, memorable artistry and wonderful beaches.
Overlooking the waves of Bay of Bengal, Chennai offers hi-tech infrastructure consisting of luxury hotels, bars, clubs, shopping malls, spas. Along with the rich cultural history consisting of oldest temples like Parthasarathy temple, Kapaleeshwarar temple and Ashtalakshmi temple. It has the second largest beach in the world, the Marina Beach. Apart from being the tourist hub in itself, it is also a central place or gateway to the most beautiful tourist destinations of South India like Tirupati, Bangalore, Pondicherry, Mysore, Vellore etc.
Taxi from Karaikal to Chennai is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Karaikal to Chennai by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Karaikal to Chennai distance is 302 Km and is 7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagapattinam - Located around 39 km from Karaikal, Nagapattinam is known for its beautiful beaches and temples. The famous Nagore Dharga, Nagapattinam Lighthouse, and Velankanni Church are worth visiting.
2. Tranquebar - Also known as Tharangambadi, Tranquebar is a charming coastal town with a rich colonial history. It is around 70 km from Karaikal and features Danish Fort, Danish Museum, and Zion Church among its attractions.
3. Chidambaram - Situated approximately 110 km from Karaikal, Chidambaram is famous for its Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple complex is known for its stunning architecture and elaborate carvings.
4. Mahabalipuram - Around 165 km from Karaikal, Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient rock-cut temples and sculptures. The Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna's Butterball are some of the must-visit attractions here.
Tourist Attractions
Marina Beach
Breezy Beach
MGR Film City
Marundeeswarar Temple
Arignar Anna Zoological Park or Vandalur Zoo
Valluvar Kottam
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Connemara Library
Elliot's Beach
VGP Golden Beach
ISKCON Temple
Vivekananda or The Ice House
Akkarai Beach
Santhome Cathedral
Dakshinachitra Museum
Chennai Sangamam festival
Madras Crocodile Bank
Thousand Lights Mosque
Fort St. George
Madras War Cemetery
MGM Dizzee World
Shirdi Sai Baba temple
Royapuram Fishing Harbour
San Thome Church
Nettukuppam
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Mylapore
Express Avenue mall
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Parthasarathy Temple
Anjaneyaswami Temple Nanganallur