Stories and guides from Karaikal
Temple guides, day trips, food and life at the resort.
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Thirukadaiyur 60th or 80th birthday: where to stay
How families combine the Abirami temple rituals with a comfortable stay and family function in Karaikal.
Visiting Velankanni? Why families stay in Karaikal
A calm base 50 minutes from the basilica, with Nagore, Karaikal Beach and a pool to come back to.
A weekend getaway from Thanjavur and Trichy
Two nights by the coast, with a pool, a restaurant and the delta's best sights close by.
Navagraha temple tour from Karaikal: a 2-day plan
How to cover all nine Navagraha temples from a base in Thirunallar, with timings, offerings and an easy two-day route.
Thirunallar temple guide: timings and where to stay
Everything a first-time visitor needs: temple hours, the Nala Theertham ritual, Saturday crowds and Sani Peyarchi.
Koothanur Saraswathi temple: a visit before exams
The only temple in Tamil Nadu dedicated to Saraswathi, about 30 minutes from the resort near Poonthottam.
Kanthankudi Murugan temple wedding: where to stay
Many families choose Kanthankudi Murugan temple near Karaikal for their wedding, but there are few places to stay nearby.
A weekend in Karaikal: things to do with family
Beaches, a Danish fort, great temples, a pool day and good food: a relaxed two-day plan for families.
Swimming pool in Karaikal: day pass and membership
Three ways to swim at RK Resorts, whether you are visiting for a day, with family, or every week.
Thirunallar temple on Saturday: a first-timer's plan
Timings, the Nala Theertham bath, queues and where to rest, so Saturday darshan at Thirunallar goes smoothly.
Navagraha temples: which deity is where
The nine planet temples around Kumbakonam, the day each is special, and how far each is from RK Resorts.
Chennai to Karaikal by train and road
Which station to use, the direct Chennai train, and the road option, with pickups from RK Resorts.
Trichy airport to Karaikal: how to travel
The nearest airport to Karaikal, how long the drive takes, and how to book a car to meet your flight.
Chidambaram and Pichavaram: a day trip
The Nataraja temple and the Pichavaram mangroves, how long each takes, and tips from RK Resorts.
Visiting Nagore Dargah: a short guide
How far Nagore is from Karaikal, the best time to go, and where to rest afterwards.
Tranquebar (Tharangambadi): a half-day trip
The old Danish town with Dansborg fort, a seafront temple and colonial churches, 45 minutes from RK Resorts.
Choosing a wedding hall in Karaikal: a checklist
Seating, rooms for family, food and dates: what to ask any venue, and how RK Resorts answers.
Seafood to try at Crave in Karaikal
Fish fry, crab masala, prawn curry and more from the Crave menu at RK Resorts.
Best time to visit Karaikal
Weather, festivals and temple days to help you pick the right dates for Karaikal and Thirunallar.
Corporate stays and meetings in Karaikal
Rooms for visiting teams, a hall for up to 180 and monthly stays, at RK Resorts, Thirunallar.