Chola country & the Cauvery · Dargah of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed

Nagore Dargah group trip guide

Nagore Dargah: Dargah of Hazrat Syed Shahul Hameed in Chola country & the Cauvery, Tamil Nadu. From Tiruchirappalli it is 145 km by road, 3–4 hours with stops. Groups give it 2–3 hours. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Tiruchirappalli costs ₹8,600–10,600 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Tiruchirappalli
145 km by road
Time to give it
2–3 hours
Best season
November to February
Fare from Tiruchirappalli
₹8,600–10,600 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)

Nagore, on the coast north of Nagapattinam, is known for the dargah of the Sufi saint Shahul Hameed, with its tall minarets; pilgrims of all faiths visit, and the yearly Kandoori festival is its biggest event.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Nagore Dargah from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Chennai → Nagore Dargah

₹18,700–23,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 313 km one way · 2 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

Usually paired with Velankanni on the same coast.

Temples & pilgrimage

How far is Nagore Dargah

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Nagore Dargah
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Chennai313 km6–7 h–
Coimbatore383 km8–9 h–
Madurai258 km5–6 h–
Tiruchirappalli145 km3–4 h–
Karur229 km5–6 h–

Group fares from Tiruchirappalli

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Tiruchirappalli to Nagore Dargah: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹5,900–7,900
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹7,200–9,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹8,600–10,600
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹9,900–12,600
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹18,900–25,600

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February.
  • Time to give it: 2–3 hours.
  • Who goes: Pilgrims, Families.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).
  • Nearest railway station: Nagore.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Operators for Nagore Dargah

Approved operators who take groups to Nagore Dargah. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.

Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

How booking works

  1. Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
  2. Verified operators quoteWe invite up to 6 verified operators near you, aiming for 3 quotes, and invite more if fewer reply within 2 hours.
  3. Compare itemised quotesVehicle, driver allowance, night halts, tolls and taxes, line by line, side by side.
  4. Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.

Questions groups ask

Tiruchirappalli-la irundhu Nagore Dargah-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Nagore Dargah from Tiruchirappalli?)

145 km by road: 3–4 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.

Nagore Dargah-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Nagore Dargah cost?)

Round trip from Tiruchirappalli (145 km one way, 1 day) with driver: 17-seater ₹8,600–10,600, 40–49 seater bus ₹18,900–25,600. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.

What does a group trip to Nagore Dargah cost?

Round trip from Tiruchirappalli with driver: SUV / Innova ₹5,900–7,900; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹7,200–9,200; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹8,600–10,600; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹9,900–12,600; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹18,900–25,600. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Nagore Dargah?

2–3 hours. With the drive from Tiruchirappalli, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. Usually paired with Velankanni on the same coast.

When is the best time to visit Nagore Dargah?

November to February.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Nagore Dargah from abroad?

Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). Nearest railway station: Nagore. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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Group trip to Nagore Dargah

Post the dates, pickup and group size once. Verified operators send itemised quotes; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.