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Trichy, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam Temple Tour: 3 Day Package
This 3-day tour covers the Trichy temples on Day 1, Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar and Darasuram on Day 2, and the Kumbakonam temples with Gangaikonda Cholapuram on Day 3, so you see all three UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples at an easy pace.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights (Thanjavur or Kumbakonam)
- Distance
- about 320 km in total
- Best time
- November to February
- Suitable for
- families, senior citizens, heritage lovers
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
- 02Day 2: Thanjavur and Darasuram
- 03Day 3: Kumbakonam and Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Trichy
- 01
Pick-up from your hotel or station in Trichy
- 02
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple (about 2 hours 30 minutes)
- 03
Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- 04
Samayapuram Mariamman Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- 05
Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple (about 1 hour 30 minutes, optional for seniors)
- 06
Drive to Thanjavur (about 1 hour 30 minutes) and overnight stay
Day 2: Thanjavur and Darasuram
- 01
Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple), Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 2 hours)
- 02
Thanjavur Punnainallur Mariamman Temple (about 45 minutes)
- 03
Thanjavur Palace and Saraswati Mahal Library (optional, about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 04
Drive to Darasuram (about 1 hour)
- 05
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- 06
Overnight stay in Kumbakonam
Day 3: Kumbakonam and Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- 01
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple (about 1 hour)
- 02
Sarangapani Temple (about 1 hour)
- 03
Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple (about 1 hour)
- 04
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, about 35 km away (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 05
Return to Trichy (about 2 hours 30 minutes) or drop at Kumbakonam or Thanjavur
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.
What are the Great Living Chola Temples?
Brihadeeswarar (Thanjavur), Airavatesvara (Darasuram) and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, together a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour covers all three.
Is 3 days better than the 2-day tour?
Yes, if you want Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Swamimalai and a slower pace. The 2-day tour covers the highlights only.
Can we start from Chennai?
Yes. Chennai to Trichy is about 330 km, so we add a travel day or suggest the train to Trichy.
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