India /Tamil Nadu / Sivaganga /Karaikudi

Karaikudi is the biggest city in the Sivaganga district located in the state of Tamil Nadu in the southern portion of India. An Indian magazine has listed this fine city as one of the five fastest growing vacation spots for tourists. Tourists like to visit this area for the old historic buildings that are there, the excellent shopping, and the outstanding local cuisine. Historically, this city played a major role in the momentous India freedom struggle. Karaikudi is traditionally part of the ancestral home of the Chettiyars. The Nattukottai Chettiyars was a prosperous banking community that was successful in overseas business in South and Southeast Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is the members of this business community that built and then lived in many, but not all, of the historical buildings in the area. There are also several famous temples in the region as well that had nothing to do with the Chettiyars. Karaikudi is the largest of a total of 75 villages that are located in close proximity of each other and make up the entire homeland of the Nattukottai Chettiyars. This happening city has become a popular shooting spots for film makers in both the Tamil and the Telugu film industries.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 630001

STD Code: 4565

Info Website: .karaikudi.com/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Nearest airport to Karaikudi is Madurai domestic terminal, which is about 60 km from Karaikudi. Cab charges about Rs 1200 from airport to Karaikudi. Madurai is connected to Chennai by many flights in a day.

By Train : Karaikudi is connected by rail to Madurai (60 km) and Chennai (456 km). All major cities can be reached from Karaikudi through Chennai central station. Taxi cab charges about Rs 1200 from Madurai to Karaikudi.

By BUS : Lots of public and private bus services are available from Karaikudi. Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation Buses connect Karaikudi with many cities in and around.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• The Bangala ; Devakottai Road, Senjai, Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu 630001. ; Ph – 04565 220 221 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Annapoorna ; 45, Koviloor Road, Karaikkudi Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu 630001. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Subhalakshmi Palace ; No.1 Church 1st Street, Sekkalai, Karaikkudi, Tamil Nadu 630001. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• The Bangala Restaurant ;  Devakottai Road, Karaikudi H O, Karaikudi – 630001. ; M –  (04565) 24934851 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Annalakshi Restaurant Karaikudi ;  Golden Singar Hotels, Near Periyar Statue, 100 Feet Road, Karaikudi H O, Karaikudi – 630001. ; M –  (04565) 235521 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

• Saffron Restaurant ;  No 1 Subhalakshmi Hotel, Near Pandian Cinema Hall, Church First Street Sekkalai Road, Karaikudi H O, Karaikudi – 630001 ; M –  (04565) 235200 ; Food Serve :  N.A.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Karaikudi is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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