Chidambaram, Sirkazhi and Vaitheeswaran Koil Temple Tour: 2 Day Package

This 2-day tour adds Sirkazhi, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thiruvenkadu (about 25 to 45 km from Chidambaram) to the Cuddalore and Chidambaram temples, with an overnight stay in Chidambaram.

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night in Chidambaram
Best time: November to February

Your temple journey

A journey, thoughtfully arranged.

Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.

Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.

Your journey at a glance

The route, day by day.

01Day 1: Cuddalore and Chidambaram
02Day 2: Sirkazhi, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thiruvenkadu

Your journey

The itinerary

Explore the route before you speak to us.

Day 1: Cuddalore and Chidambaram

01
Padaleeswarar Temple, Thirupapuliyur
02
Thiruvahindrapuram Devanathaswamy Temple
03
Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram
04
Thillai Kali Amman Temple
05
Overnight stay in Chidambaram

Day 2: Sirkazhi, Vaitheeswaran Koil and Thiruvenkadu

01
Sirkazhi Sattainathar (Brahmapureeswarar) Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
02
Vaitheeswaran Koil, associated with Mars (Angaraka) and healing (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
03
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar Temple, associated with Mercury (Budhan) (about 1 hour)
04
Return to Chidambaram, Cuddalore, Pondicherry or Chennai

Planning your visit

A little more to know.

Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.

Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.

What the package may include

Details to confirm.

These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.

Inclusions

Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance

Exclusions

Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
Meals and drinks
Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
Donations, camera fees and personal expenses

Good to know

Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.

Before you go

Questions, answered.

Why is Vaitheeswaran Koil famous?

It is a Shiva temple known for prayers for healing and is one of the nine Navagraha temples (Mars).

Can we add more Navagraha temples?

Yes, see the Navagraha Temples 2-day tour.

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