Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kāraikāl travel guide

Kāraikāl Tourism | Kāraikāl Guide

You're Going to Love Kāraikāl

With a population of 79.653, Kāraikāl is a must-see destination in Puducherry, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kāraikāl deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kāraikāl

Kāraikāl in October
Estimated hotel price
£7
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kāraikāl in October
Estimated hotel price
£7
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kāraikāl in May, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 251 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Kāraikāl, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Kāraikāl

Plane

Although Kāraikāl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 117 km from Kāraikāl. The shortest flight to Kāraikāl from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h.

Plane

Although Kāraikāl doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pondicherry (PNY), which is located 117 km from Kāraikāl. The shortest flight to Kāraikāl from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h.

Airports near Kāraikāl

PNYPondicherry
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil

Airlines serving Kāraikāl

British Airways
Good (8,083 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,556 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,852 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,054 reviews)
Scoot
Good (325 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (83 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (85 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (233 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (15 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (574 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kāraikāl

Hiring a car in Kāraikāl

Expect to pay £0.87 per litre in Kāraikāl (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.43 and £13.91.

Expect to pay £0.87 per litre in Kāraikāl (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.43 and £13.91.