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Major city · India

Kodiakkaraiகோடியக்கரை

Go for a half-day or a full day if you are a birder: the sanctuary and the Chola temple are the draw. One night is enough.

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Kodiakkarai (Point Calimere) is a quiet coastal town in Tamil Nadu, best known for the Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary and the 9th-century Kodi Kuzhagar Temple. Migratory birds arrive October–March; the rest of the year the town is very quiet. Most visitors come from Nagapattinam or Velankanni for a day trip.

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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (hot, dry, few birds)
Airport
TRZ
Nights
1

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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.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kodiakkarai112 ▾

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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 Kodiakkarai, 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.

  • Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)

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.

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryKodi Kuzhagar TempleMigratory birds (October–March)
Airports
TRZ Tiruchirappalli International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi), 3–4 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F) low), wettest Oct (9 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kodiakkarai: 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

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

2 rd

Feb

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

1 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

2 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

3 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

4 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 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

Walking or bicycle within the town; auto-rickshaws for the sanctuary (negotiate the fare). A car with driver from Nagapattinam costs about ₹1,500–2,000 for a day trip.

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
Velankannigo

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 30–40 min

Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health; combine with Kodiakkarai in one day.

Nagapattinam

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 30–40 min

Port town with colonial churches and a beach.

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.

Near the sanctuary gate

A handful of basic lodges; book ahead in bird season.

Nagapattinam

More options, 30–40 min drive; practical if you arrive late.

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
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
High
₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500₹1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000₹8,000
Taxi Nagapattinam ↔ Kodiakkarai, return1 × ₹2,000₹2,000
Sanctuary entry (check)2 × ₹200₹400
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,190
Trip total≈ ₹6,550 per person per day, bed included₹13,090≈ US$150

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

Prices of common things

Tea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Simple meal (rice, dal, vegetable)₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Bottled water (1 L)₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Auto-rickshaw, short ride₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Taxi Nagapattinam → Kodiakkarai, one way₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kodiakkarai is safe for tourists. The main risks are mosquitoes, heat and the lack of cash machines. Keep valuables out of sight and carry a torch for the sanctuary paths.
  • No ATM in Kodiakkarai: carry enough cash from Nagapattinam or Velankanni.
  • Sanctuary entry may require a guide: check at the gate.
  • Mosquitoes are heavy near the sanctuary: bring repellent.

Emergency numbers

All emergencies
112
Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101 / 102

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Kodiakkaraiகோடியக்கரை

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My bed tonight

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இந்த முகவரிக்கு, தயவுசெய்துTo this address, please

Emergency

  • All emergencies112
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101 / 102

Embassy

The US consulate is in Chennai; most other countries have consulates in Chennai or New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Nagapattinam → Kodiakkarai: ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14), about 30 min
  • Auto-rickshaw, sanctuary gate → temple: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2)

Say or show

  • வணக்கம் — Hello (vanakkam)
  • நன்றி — Thank you (nandri)
  • எவ்வளவு? — How much? (evvalavu?)
  • பஸ் நிறுத்தம் எங்கே? — Where is the bus stop? (bus niruththam enge?)
  • எனக்கு ஒரு அறை வேண்டும் — I need a room (enakku oru arai vendum)
  • தயவுசெய்து விலையை எழுதுங்கள் — Please write the price (thayavuseithu vilaiyai ezhuthungal)
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 Kodiakkarai. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (hot, dry, few birds) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages with verified opening hours for the temple and sanctuary.
  2. Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
  3. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for TRZ and the nearest rail station.

Meanwhile

Back to India

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