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Kumbakonam Temple Tour: 1 Day Package
This 1-day tour covers seven major temples in and around Kumbakonam: Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani, Ramaswamy, Uppiliappan, Thirunageswaram (Rahu), Swamimalai Murugan and the UNESCO-listed Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, in about 9 to 10 hours and 60 km.
- Duration
- 1 day (9 to 10 hours)
- Distance
- about 60 km
- Start
- Kumbakonam, Thanjavur (about 40 km) or Trichy (about 95 km)
- Best time
- November to February. The Mahamaham festival (every 12 years) brings huge crowds.
- Suitable for
- families, senior citizens, first-time visitors
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
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1
- 01
Pick-up from your hotel or station in Kumbakonam
- 02
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, the main Shiva temple of Kumbakonam (about 1 hour)
- 03
Sarangapani Temple, a Divya Desam with a chariot-shaped shrine (about 1 hour)
- 04
Ramaswamy Temple, known for its Ramayana wall paintings (about 45 minutes)
- 05
Uppiliappan Temple, a Divya Desam (about 1 hour)
- 06
Thirunageswaram Naganathaswamy Temple, the Rahu Navagraha temple (about 1 hour)
- 07
Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple, one of the six abodes of Murugan, with about 60 steps (about 1 hour)
- 08
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 1 hour)
- 09
Drop-off at your hotel
- 10
Kumbakonam temples close for several hours in the afternoon, so the morning covers the town temples and the afternoon covers the nearby villages.
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 Kumbakonam called a temple town?
It has dozens of ancient Shiva and Vishnu temples within a few kilometres, and it is the base for the Navagraha circuit.
Is Swamimalai suitable for senior citizens?
There are about 60 steps. Seniors can rest at the base while others go up.
Can we add the Navagraha temples?
Yes. See the Navagraha Temples 2-day and 3-day tours.
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