Chakkara Teertham is one among the three famous river ghats located at Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District. It is the most revered bathing ghat which lies in between
Kasipa Teertham and
Pagava Teertham, towards the north of Chakkarapani Temple. A holy dip at this ghat is considered propitious.
Kumbakonam is well connected by road with Trichy, Thanjavur and other nearby cities and towns. Kumbakonam Railway Station is the nearest railway station and the nearest airport is at Trichy (95 km).