Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam Temple Tour: 2 Day Package

This 2-day tour covers Srirangam and Jambukeswarar in Trichy on Day 1, then the Chola temples of Thanjavur (about 60 km away), Darasuram and Kumbakonam on Day 2, including two UNESCO World Heritage temples.

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Duration: 2 days / 1 night in Thanjavur
Distance: Trichy to Thanjavur about 60 km, Thanjavur to Kumbakonam about 40 km
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: Trichy and Thanjavur
02Day 2: Thanjavur, Darasuram and Kumbakonam

Your journey

The itinerary

Explore the route before you speak to us.

Day 1: Trichy and Thanjavur

01
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
02
Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
03
Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
04
Drive to Thanjavur (about 1 hour 30 minutes) and overnight stay

Day 2: Thanjavur, Darasuram and Kumbakonam

01
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 2 hours)
02
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
03
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam (about 1 hour)
04
Sarangapani Temple, Kumbakonam, a Divya Desam (about 1 hour)
05
Return to Trichy (about 2 hours 30 minutes)

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.

Which temples are the Great Living Chola Temples?

Brihadeeswarar (Thanjavur), Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara (Darasuram) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Can Gangaikonda Cholapuram be added?

Yes, as an extra stop on Day 2 with about 1 hour 30 minutes of additional travel each way.

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