Tamil Nadu
Navagraha Temples of Kumbakonam
3 Nights / 4 Days
Trichy - Kumbakonam - Suryanar Kovil - Thingalur - Vaitheeswaran Koil - Thirunallar
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Package ID 0254Pilgrimage
Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam
- Standard / 3-star equivalent stay
- Breakfast
- Customizable itinerary
Five days in the Chola heartland: Srirangam and the Rock Fort at Trichy, and the three UNESCO-listed Great Living Chola Temples of Thanjavur, Darasuram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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Quick facts
In short: Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam is a 4-night, 5-day tour that also covers Srirangam, Darasuram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram. It starts in Trichy and ends in Trichy. It includes daily breakfast. The itinerary can be customised.
- Package ID
- 0254
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Places
- Trichy, Srirangam, Thanjavur, Darasuram, Kumbakonam, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- 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
- 0254
- Tour
- Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 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.
Temples have dress codes (men may be asked to remove shirts at some temples) and fixed darshan timings; cameras are not allowed inside many inner sanctums. Entry fees, boat rides and ferries are paid locally.
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Day 1 — Arrive in Trichy – Srirangam and the Rock Fort
Arrive at Trichy airport or railway station, where our representative meets you. Visit the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam, one of the largest temple complexes in India, the Jambukeswarar temple, and climb to the Rock Fort Ucchi Pillayar temple at sunset. Overnight stay in Trichy.
Overnight: Trichy
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Day 2 — Trichy to Thanjavur
After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur (about 60 km). Visit the Brihadeeswarar temple, built by Rajaraja Chola and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Thanjavur Palace with the Saraswathi Mahal library. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Overnight: Thanjavur
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Day 3 — Darasuram to Kumbakonam
After breakfast, drive to Darasuram for the Airavatesvara temple, another of the Great Living Chola Temples, and on to Kumbakonam (about 40 km in all) for the Adi Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani temples. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam
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Day 4 — Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Navagraha temples
After breakfast, visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the third of the UNESCO-listed Chola temples, and some of the Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam (timings vary by temple). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Overnight: Kumbakonam
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Day 5 — Kumbakonam to Trichy
After breakfast, drive back to Trichy (about 95 km, 2.5 hours) for your onward journey. The tour ends here.
Route: Trichy → Thanjavur → Kumbakonam
View route on Google MapsInclusions & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Trichy | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Night 2 | Thanjavur | Standard / 3-star equivalent |
| Nights 3–4 | 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 Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam?
For this 4-night tour of Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam:
- 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 Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam cover?
The route is Trichy → Thanjavur → Kumbakonam. Overnight stays: 1 night in Trichy, 1 night in Thanjavur and 2 nights in Kumbakonam.
How long is the Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam, and where does it start and end?
4 nights and 5 days (4 Nights / 5 Days). It starts in Trichy (Day 1: Arrive in Trichy – Srirangam and the Rock Fort) and ends in Trichy (Day 5: Kumbakonam to Trichy).
Are flights or train tickets included in the Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam?
No. The Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and 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 Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam?
On this tour you stay in standard/3-star equivalent accommodation as per the selected package plan in Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam. This applies to all 4 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 Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam?
Breakfast, as per the package plan: breakfast at your hotel in Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam each morning after an overnight stay, so 4 breakfasts (Day 2 to Day 5). 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 Chola Temples: Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam itinerary be customized?
Yes. You can extend this 4-night trip, change hotels, add nights in Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam, 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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