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Major city · India

Poompuharபூம்பூகார்

Half a day is enough: see the beach, then move on to Mayiladuthurai or Tranquebar. Not a base.

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Poompuhar is a small coastal town at the mouth of the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu, known as the ancient port of Kaveripoompattinam. The main draw is the beach. Most travellers stop here for an hour or two on the way to Mayiladuthurai or Tranquebar.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Oct–Dec (cyclone risk)
Airports
PNY · TRZ · MAA
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Poompuhar: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Poompuhar112 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Poompuhar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
  • Budget bedBudget guesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Poompuhar BeachPoompuhar MuseumAncient port of Kaveripoompattinam
Airports
PNY Puducherry Airport (Domestic; road time check) · TRZ Tiruchirappalli International Airport (About 2.5 h by road (check)) · MAA Chennai International Airport (International hub; road time check)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Care

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Care

    29°C (84°F)

Best: Jan–Feb. Mixed: Nov–Dec. Avoid: Apr–Jun, Oct. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Oct (9 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Poompuhar: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

27°C (81°F)

3 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

27°C (81°F)

4 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Dec

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available for short trips.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Mayiladuthurai

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus or taxi, about 30 min

Temple town with the Mayuranathaswami Temple.

Tranquebar

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Bus or taxi, about 45 min

Danish colonial fort and beach.

Sirkazhigo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 1 h

Temple town with the Brahmapureeswarar Temple.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Poompuhar town

Limited options; most visitors stay in Mayiladuthurai or Karaikal.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500₹2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Auto-rickshaw from Mayiladuthurai, one way1 × ₹300 · check₹300
Museum entry2 × ₹50 · check₹100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹890
Trip total≈ ₹4,900 per person per day, bed included₹9,790≈ US$120

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at a local restaurant₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Auto-rickshaw (short ride)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Museum entry₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Poompuhar is generally safe. The beach can have strong currents; swim only where locals do. Watch for touts near the museum.
  • Beach can be rough; swim only where locals do.
  • Museum hours may vary; check before visiting.
  • Limited dining options; carry snacks if you plan to stay.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
112

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Poompuharபூம்பூகார்

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My bed tonight

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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவுசெய்துTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • Ambulance108

Embassy

The US has a consulate in Chennai; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi or consulates in Chennai.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Mayiladuthurai → Poompuhar, auto-rickshaw: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), about 30 min (check)
  • Tranquebar → Poompuhar, taxi: about ₹800 (≈ US$10), about 45 min (check)

Say or show

  • வணக்கம் — Hello (vanakkam)
  • நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
  • எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu?)
  • கடற்கரை எங்கே? — Where is the beach? (kadarkarai enge?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Poompuhar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Oct–Dec (cyclone risk) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Poompuhar Beach and Poompuhar Museum with verified opening hours.
  2. Eat pages with last orders.
  3. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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