6N / 7D
Tamil Nadu Temple Trail
ID: TG-00040
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
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Chola Temple Trail — Thanjavur & Kumbakonam
Tamil Nadu · Heritage · Temples
Heritage & Culture
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
4N / 5D · priced on enquiry
About this trip
This Kaveri-delta circuit follows the great living Chola temples — the towering Brihadeeswarar of Thanjavur, a UNESCO masterpiece, the temple towns of Kumbakonam and Darasuram's Airavatesvara, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the bronze-casting village of Swamimalai. A four-night journey through some of the finest temple architecture of the medieval south, deep in the temple heartland of Tamil Nadu. Pricing is confirmed at quotation.
What this package includes
- 4N / 5D
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Trip at a glance
What is the Chola Temple Trail — Thanjavur & Kumbakonam?
This Kaveri-delta circuit follows the great living Chola temples — the towering Brihadeeswarar of Thanjavur, a UNESCO masterpiece, the temple towns of Kumbakonam and Darasuram's Airavatesvara, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the bronze-casting village of Swamimalai. A four-night journey through some of the finest temple architecture of the medieval south, deep in the temple heartland of Tamil…
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- Start → End
- Thanjavur → Tiruchirappalli
- States
- Tamil Nadu
- Best time
- October to March
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Ideal for
- Heritage & devotion travellers
What you see & do
Tour highlights
the Brihadeeswarar temple and palace
Airavatesvara at Darasuram and Swamimalai
Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the temple town tanks
Chidambaram Nataraja temple
Return via Trichy for departure
Quick facts
- Destination
- Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram, Tiruchirappalli
- Starting point
- Thanjavur
- Ending point
- Tiruchirappalli
- Duration
- 4 Nights / 5 Days
- States
- Tamil Nadu
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Ideal for
- Heritage & devotion travellers
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
Family
Honeymoon
Seniors
Friends
Corporate
Solo
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a customisable framework — the detailed day-by-day, specific hotels and final inclusions are confirmed at quotation for your exact dates and party.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport). High-altitude shrine and festival dates are weather- and schedule-dependent and confirmed at planning.
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden. Every day's full plan is on this page even when a day is collapsed.
Day 1 Arrive ThanjavurThanjavur
- Thanjavur
Arrive Thanjavur; the Brihadeeswarar temple and palace.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ the Brihadeeswarar temple and palace
Overnight: Thanjavur
Day 2 KumbakonamKumbakonam
- Kumbakonam
Drive to Kumbakonam; Airavatesvara at Darasuram and Swamimalai.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Airavatesvara at Darasuram and Swamimalai
Overnight: Kumbakonam
Day 3 KumbakonamKumbakonam
- Kumbakonam
Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the temple town tanks.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the temple town tanks
Overnight: Kumbakonam
Day 4 ChidambaramChidambaram
- Chidambaram
Chidambaram Nataraja temple.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Chidambaram Nataraja temple
Overnight: Chidambaram
Day 5 Departure — TiruchirappalliTiruchirappalli
- Tiruchirappalli
Return via Trichy for departure.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Return via Trichy for departure
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing (category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares (can be added on request)
- ✕Temple/monument entry, guide, pony/palki, helicopter & activity charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & offerings
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Cancellation
Cancellation policy
Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation request.
- 30 days or more before departureBooking deposit / advance non-refundable
- 29 – 20 days before departure50% of total package cost
- 19 – 14 days before departure75% of total package cost
- 13 – 07 days before departure90% of total package cost
- Less than 07 days / no-show100% of total package cost
Air, rail, hotel and visa charges follow each supplier's own rules. Full cancellation & refund policy →
Where you stay
Hotels
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanjavur | 4 | ✓ named at quotation | ✓ named at quotation | — |
We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Thanjavur | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Kumbakonam | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Kumbakonam | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Chidambaram | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Departure — Tiruchirappalli | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
How the route runs
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Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.
Things to do
Activities & experiences
Day 1 · Arrive Thanjavur
- Thanjavur
Day 2 · Kumbakonam
- Kumbakonam
Day 3 · Kumbakonam
- Kumbakonam
Day 4 · Chidambaram
- Chidambaram
Day 5 · Departure — Tiruchirappalli
- Tiruchirappalli
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
Questions
Package FAQs
Is this a fixed itinerary or can it be customised?
It is a real, well-established route used as a flexible framework. The exact day-by-day plan, hotels and inclusions are tailored to your dates, pace and party at quotation — add or drop nights and stops as you wish.
How is the price calculated?
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions rather than publish an average. A consultant replies within one working day; no payment is required for a quote.
What is the best time to travel?
October to March. Exact dates, especially for festival and high-altitude shrine routes, are confirmed at planning as they shift each year and with weather.
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