Stay near Velankanni, in Karaikal
RK Resorts, Thirunallar, Karaikal is about 50 minutes from Velankanni basilica: a quieter place to stay, with a pool to come back to.
Looking for a hotel or resort near Velankanni? RK Resorts at Sellur, Thirunallar, Karaikal is about 50 minutes by car from the basilica. Many families stay in Karaikal, visit Velankanni early and come back to rest. We have 15 rooms, a pool, the Crave restaurant and free parking.
Velankanni
Visit the basilica early, rest in the afternoon
Leave early for the basilica and the beach, and you are back at the resort in the afternoon to rest and swim. Our travel desk can arrange a car.
Why Karaikal
A calm base away from the crowds
Velankanni gets crowded, especially around festival days. Staying in Karaikal gives you a quiet garden resort, a pool and a proper meal at Crave.
By train
Chennai Egmore to Thirunallar
The Chennai Egmore to Velankanni Express (16175/16176) stops at Thirunallar station, about 5 minutes from the resort. Karaikal station is about 10 minutes away.
Nagore and beaches
Add Nagore and Karaikal Beach
Nagore Dargah is about 25 minutes from the resort and Karaikal Beach about 15. Tranquebar and Velankanni beaches are 45 to 50 minutes.