Cuddalore and Chidambaram Temple Tour: 1 Day Package

This 1-day tour covers Padaleeswarar Temple at Thirupapuliyur and Thiruvahindrapuram Devanathaswamy Temple in Cuddalore, then the Thillai Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Amman Temple in Chidambaram, about 45 km away.

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Duration: 1 day (9 to 10 hours)
Distance: about 110 km round trip
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

Your journey

The itinerary

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Day 1

01
Pick-up from your hotel in Cuddalore or Pondicherry
02
Padaleeswarar Temple, Thirupapuliyur (about 1 hour)
03
Thiruvahindrapuram Devanathaswamy Temple, a Divya Desam (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
04
Drive to Chidambaram (about 1 hour)
05
Thillai Nataraja Temple, the Akasha Lingam among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams (about 2 hours)
06
Thillai Kali Amman Temple (about 30 minutes)
07
Return to Cuddalore, Pondicherry or your hotel
08
Temples in this region close for several hours in the afternoon, so the day starts early.

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 Pancha Bhoota Sthalam is in Chidambaram?

Chidambaram represents the element of space (akasha).

How far is Chidambaram from Cuddalore?

About 45 km, roughly 1 hour by road.

Can we start from Pondicherry?

Yes. Pondicherry to Cuddalore is about 25 km.

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