{"id":2324,"date":"2025-11-10T09:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chennaiorbit.com\/blog\/?p=2324"},"modified":"2025-11-10T09:42:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:42:29","slug":"2-day-nagapattinam-travel-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chennaiorbit.com\/blog\/2-day-nagapattinam-travel-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"2-Day Nagapattinam Travel Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here\u2019s a 2-Day Travel Itinerary<\/strong> for visiting Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu) along with a table<\/strong> of major places with approximate time & entry fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 08:00 \u2013 09:00 : Arrive in Nagapattinam, check in to your hotel, breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 09:00 \u2013 10:30 : Visit Kayarohanaswamy Temple (ancient Shiva temple in town).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 10:30 \u2013 11:30 : Drive\/visit Sikkal Singaravelar Temple (Murugan temple near town).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Mid\u2010day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • 11:30 \u2013 12:30 : Visit Nagore Dargah (Sufi shrine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 12:30 \u2013 13:30 : Lunch at a local restaurant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • 13:30 \u2013 15:00 : Visit Dutch Fort, Tharangambadi \/ Tranquebar Fort (historic fort near Nagapattinam).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 15:00 \u2013 16:00 : Relax at Nagapattinam Beach or take a stroll along the coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • 16:00 \u2013 17:30 : Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, Velankanni (in Velankanni town) if time allows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 17:30 onwards : Return, watch sunset, dinner & overnight stay in Nagapattinam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Day 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Morning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • 08:00 \u2013 09:00 : Breakfast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 09:00 \u2013 10:30 : Visit Soundararaja Perumal Temple (Vaishnavite temple in Nagapattinam).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • 10:30 \u2013 12:00 : Visit Point Calimere Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary \/ Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary \u2013 nature, birds, coastal scenery (requires drive).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Mid-day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • 12:00 \u2013 13:00 : Lunch in a scenic location near sanctuary\/beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • 13:00 \u2013 14:30 : Visit Poompuhar Beach (historical\/river\u2010mouth\/beach area) or spend time exploring the coastline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Afternoon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • 14:30 \u2013 16:00 : Visit local museum or lighthouse or harbour area in Nagapattinam (e.g., the museum within the Dutch Fort compound).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • 16:00 \u2013 17:00 : Enjoy local shopping \/ snack break in town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Evening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • 17:00 \u2013 18:00 : Sunset walk by the beach or harbour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 18:00 onwards : Dinner and prepare for departure or overnight stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  Table of Places (popularity, approx time spent, fees)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  #<\/th>Place<\/th>Approx Time Spent<\/th>Entry Fee*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                  1<\/td>Kayarohanaswamy Temple<\/td>~60-90 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  2<\/td>Sikkal Singaravelar Temple<\/td>~45-60 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  3<\/td>Nagore Dargah<\/td>~45-60 mins<\/td>Free \/ nominal<\/td><\/tr>
                  4<\/td>Dutch Fort, Tharangambadi<\/td>~60-90 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  5<\/td>Nagapattinam Beach<\/td>~30-45 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  6<\/td>Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Velankanni)<\/td>~60-90 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  7<\/td>Soundararaja Perumal Temple<\/td>~45-60 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
                  8<\/td>Point Calimere \/ Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary<\/td>~90-120 mins<\/td>Free \/ small charge depending on park<\/td><\/tr>
                  9<\/td>Poompuhar Beach \/ river\u2010mouth area<\/td>~30-45 mins<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Enjoy your\u00a02-Day trip<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Nagapattinam!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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