Arasalar Boat Jetty

Arasalar Boat Jetty is a tourism boating facility located on the Arasalar River in Karaikal, Puducherry. Developed by the Puducherry Tourism Department and Karaikal district administration, it offers motorboat and pedal boat rides along the river. The jetty is situated close to Karaikal Beach where the river meets the Bay of Bengal and serves as a recreational attraction for families and visitors exploring the coastal town.

Visitors can expect a small riverfront jetty with a boarding platform, ticket counter and moored boats on the calm waters of the Arasalar River. The setting includes river views, mangrove-lined banks and proximity to the sea mouth. Visitors can take short motorboat or pedal boat rides, enjoy sightseeing and photography, and relax in seating areas along the riverbank.

The Arasalar River is a distributary of the Cauvery River that flows through Karaikal and joins the Bay of Bengal. The river has long supported agriculture, fishing and transport in the region. The boat jetty was developed as part of tourism infrastructure initiatives by the Government of Puducherry to promote river-based recreation in Karaikal.

The jetty serves as a local recreational and tourism hub for residents and visitors to Karaikal, complementing the coastal and temple tourism circuit of the town. It provides a leisure space for families and supports local tourism activity along the riverfront.