Tamil Nadu
Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam
4 Nights / 5 Days
Trichy - Srirangam - Thanjavur - Darasuram - Kumbakonam - Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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Package ID 0595Pilgrimage
Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Four days on the Navagraha circuit around Kumbakonam: the nine temples of the planets, from Suryanar Kovil to Thirunallar, plus Darasuram.
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Quick facts
In short: Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam is a 3-night, 4-day tour that also covers Trichy, Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thirunallar. It starts in Trichy and ends in Trichy. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0595
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Places
- Trichy, Kumbakonam, Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thirunallar
- Starts
- Trichy
- Ends
- Trichy
- Stay
- Stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Best time
- November to February is the best time for Tamil Nadu; October and November bring heavy rain to the coast.
- Customizable
- Yes
Day-wise itinerary
- Package ID
- 0595
- Tour
- Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam
- Duration
- 3 Nights / 4 Days
- Destination
- Tamil Nadu
- Price
- Price on request
This is a suggested day-by-day plan. Timings, the order of sightseeing and hotels are confirmed with your quote.
The temples close from about noon to 4 pm, so the circuit follows their hours. Special poojas and offerings are paid locally. Dress codes apply.
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Day 1 — Trichy to Kumbakonam
Arrive at Trichy airport or station, where our representative meets you, and drive to Kumbakonam (about 95 km), the temple town of the Kaveri delta. Visit the Adi Kumbeswarar temple and the Mahamaham tank. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam
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Day 2 — Navagraha temples – day one
Visit the temples of the nine planets in the order followed by pilgrims: Suryanar Kovil (Sun), Thingalur (Moon), Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars), Thiruvenkadu (Mercury) and Alangudi (Jupiter), returning to Kumbakonam in the evening. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam
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Day 3 — Navagraha temples – day two
Complete the circuit at Kanjanur (Venus), Thirunallar (Saturn, the most visited, with its holy tank), Thirunageswaram (Rahu) and Keezhaperumpallam (Ketu), with the Darasuram Airavatesvara temple on the way back. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam
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Day 4 — Kumbakonam to Trichy
After breakfast, drive back to Trichy, with a stop at the Srirangam temple if time allows, for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Places covered: Trichy, Kumbakonam, Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thirunallar
Inclusions & exclusions
Included (standard)
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Not included (standard)
- Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.
- Personal expenses.
- Meals not specifically mentioned.
- Monument/attraction entry fees unless specifically included.
- Optional activities.
- Camera/video charges where applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa/permit charges where applicable.
- Tips/gratuities.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
- Expenses caused by delays, weather or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control where applicable.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions. Local transfers and sightseeing listed above are included.
Important information & booking terms
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Air and train tickets need full payment.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
- Check-in and check-out as per hotel policy.
- A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- If a listed hotel is unavailable, accommodation is arranged in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transport is provided as per the itinerary and is not at disposal; sightseeing depends on the time available.
- Cancellation 30 days or more before departure: non-refundable deposit (25% of the total package).
- Between 29 and 20 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 25% of the holiday cost.
- Between 19 and 14 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 50% of the holiday cost.
- Between 13 and 8 days before departure: non-refundable deposit + 75% of the holiday cost.
- Within 7 days of departure: 100% of the holiday cost.
- Any refund due is paid after Holiday Guru Travel receives the refund from the service providers; processing charges are deducted.
Where you stay
| Nights | Place | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1–3 | Kumbakonam | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged. Ask us to upgrade any night.
Price
Package price
Price on request
We quote this package for your dates, travellers and hotel choice. No current rate is published for this tour.
Standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
How this package is priced
- Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
- To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure.
- Mode of payment: net banking, IMPS, NEFT, cheque, UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm) or QR code. Cash is not accepted.
Want this trip your way?
Change hotels, add nights or sightseeing, or combine it with another destination.
Questions about this package
What is included in the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam?
For this 3-night tour of Trichy, Kumbakonam, Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thirunallar:
- Standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per package plan. Room category subject to package/quotation.
- Breakfast as per package plan. Other meals only where specifically included.
- Transfers and sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.
- Travel coordination/assistance during the tour.
- Applicable taxes where included in the package/quotation.
Which places does the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam cover?
It covers Trichy, Kumbakonam, Suryanar Kovil, Thingalur, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thirunallar.
How long is the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam, and where does it start and end?
3 nights and 4 days (3 Nights / 4 Days). It starts in Trichy (Day 1: Trichy to Kumbakonam) and ends in Trichy (Day 4: Kumbakonam to Trichy).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam?
No. The Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam starts in Trichy and ends in Trichy, so plan your arrival and return tickets for those points. The standard package cost excludes airfare, train fare and bus fare. We can quote tickets separately. This package’s exclusions say: “Airfare/train fare unless specifically included.”
Which hotels are used on the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Kumbakonam. This applies to all 3 nights of the tour. Hotel names are confirmed with your booking. If a listed hotel is unavailable, a hotel of similar standard is arranged.
Which meals are included on the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Kumbakonam each morning after an overnight stay, so 3 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 4). Other meals are included only where specifically stated; lunch and dinner are otherwise at your own cost.
How do I book this package?
To book and confirm your tour, pay 35% of the total package cost as an advance; the balance is due before departure. A booking voucher is issued once payment is received.
How are extra adults and children charged?
Extra adult 35% and extra child 25% of the package cost (children below 5 complimentary).
Can the Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 3-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Trichy, Kumbakonam and Suryanar Kovil, add sightseeing, or combine it with another Tamil Nadu trip. Tell us in the enquiry form or on WhatsApp.
Planning your Tamil Nadu trip
Best time: November to February is the best time for Tamil Nadu; October and November bring heavy rain to the coast.
Tours start in Chennai, Madurai or Trichy, with pick-up from the airport or railway station and transfers and sightseeing as specified on each package.
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