What to expect
Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
The ancient Chola port city at the mouth of the Kaveri, a Sangam-era capital that traded with Rome and Southeast Asia, celebrated in the Tamil epic Silappathikaram; the site of ongoing marine archaeology.
Practical guide
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePoompuhar
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6→Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) is planned from Poompuhar, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Poompuhar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)Seasonal guide
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Today at Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 80%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Poompuhar
5 more places around Poompuhar, each worth a day of its own.
templeSwetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu
6.1 km · ~15 min by auto
Ancient Shiva temple that is the Budhan (Mercury) shrine of the nine Navagraha temples, a major stop on the Navagraha pilgrimage circuit.
templePallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar
2.8 km · ~7 min by auto
Ancient Shiva temple at Poompuhar associated with the historic Chola port and Sangam-era Kaveripoompattinam; the wider site has also yielded Buddhist vihara remains.
templeNagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam
2.4 km · 30 min walk
Shiva temple near Poompuhar that is the Ketu shrine of the nine Navagraha temples, drawing pilgrims performing Ketu-dosha remedies.
beachPoompuhar Beach
350 m · 4 min walk
The Bay of Bengal beach at Poompuhar, near the mouth of the Kaveri and the site of the ancient Chola port of Kaveripoompattinam.
templeSayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu)
1.0 km · 13 min walk
A Chola-period Shiva temple in the coastal village of Tiruchaikadu (Sayavanam) near Kaveripoompattinam. It is the 63rd Devaram Paadal Petra Sthalam and the 9th on the north bank of the Cauvery, glorified in the Thevaram hymns. It belongs to the group of shrines near the Cauvery mouth that includes Thalachangadu, Pallavaneswaram at Poompuhar and Thiruvenkadu.
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Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) — at a glance
TimingsOpen air site; daylight hours
Best timeNov-Feb; NE monsoon Oct-Dec brings rain
Entry: Free (museum/gallery extra)
Getting here
How to reach Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
Sirkazhi ~19 km; Mayiladuthurai Jn ~28 km
Getting around Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
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Nearby
What’s near Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)
templeThiruvali-Thirunagari Divya Desam (Lakshmi Narasimhar/Azhagiyasingar Temple) 10.9 km · ~18 min by cab · straight line
heritageThe Bungalow on the Beach and Danish Governor's Mansions, Tranquebar 12.6 km · ~21 min by cab · straight line
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Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)?
Entry: Free (museum/gallery extra). Timings: Open air site; daylight hours.
How do I reach Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)?
Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)?
About an hour.
What else is near Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam)?
Nearby you can pair Poompuhar Beach (350 m), Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu) (1.0 km), Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam (2.4 km), Pallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar (2.8 km).
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Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) itself yet. These cover Poompuhar, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Around Poompuhar
Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) sits in Poompuhar, so these cover the streets, buildings and surroundings around it.
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- Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam):Destination8infinity · CC BY-SA 4.0