Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram
Chola temples and Navagraha tour from Tiruchirappalli
The Chola temples and Navagraha tour from Tiruchirappalli covers about 315 km of driving over 3 days. For 3 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹21,100–25,800 and a 49-seater coach ₹45,500–61,300 (as of Oct 2026).
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- Days
- 3 days
- Driving
- 315 km
- the whole loop
- Stops
- 3
- from Tiruchirappalli
- Fare from
- ₹21,100–25,800
- Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 3 days
The temples of the Cauvery delta from Trichy: the Big Temple at Thanjavur, Darasuram and the Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam, and the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram.
Navagraha groups often add a second day at Kumbakonam to visit all nine temples.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.
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)
Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram
₹21,100–25,800
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 315 km loop one way · 3 days, round trip
Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
- Tiruchirappalli
- Thanjavur
- Kumbakonam
- Chidambaram
Day-by-day plan (3 days)
Day 1: Srirangam and Thanjavur57 km
Srirangam in the morning, the Brihadisvara temple in the afternoon light.
Day 2: Kumbakonam and the Navagrahas40 km
Darasuram on the way, then the Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam.
Day 3: Chidambaram and back218 km
The Nataraja temple, then back to Trichy.
What the circuit costs
About 315 km over 3 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 3 days | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹18,000–22,700 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹21,100–25,800 | Get quotes |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹24,300–30,600 | Get quotes |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 27–35 | ₹33,700–45,500 | Get quotes |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹45,500–61,300 | Get quotes |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round 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.
Cost per person
The 3-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 12 | ₹1,500–1,890 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 17 | ₹1,240–1,520 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 26 | ₹930–1,180 |
| Mini Bus 28–35 seater | 35 | ₹960–1,300 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 49 | ₹930–1,250 |
Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.
Which vehicle for your group
One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.
| People | Vehicle | Full day (250 km), each |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹5,800–7,400 |
| 17 | Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats) | ₹6,800–8,400 |
| 26 | Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats) | ₹7,900–10,000 |
| 35 | Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats) | ₹11,000–15,000 |
| 49 | AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats) | ₹15,000–20,200 |
Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.
Good to know
- Temples close in the afternoon: plan darshan in the morning and evening.
Operators for Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram
Approved operators who take groups to Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
91 km by road from Tiruchirappalli
Fleet details on request
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
202 km by road from Tiruchirappalli
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
257 km by road from Tiruchirappalli
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Serves Tiruchirappalli
Fleet details on request
Questions groups ask
How many days do you need for Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram?
3 days. Over 3 days: day 1: Srirangam and Thanjavur; day 2: Kumbakonam and the Navagrahas; day 3: Chidambaram and back.
How far is the Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram circuit?
About 315 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 3 (Chidambaram and back), 218 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.
What does a Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram trip cost for a group?
For 3 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹18,000–22,700; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹21,100–25,800; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹24,300–30,600; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹33,700–45,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹45,500–61,300 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
Which vehicle should we take?
12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.
Navagraha temples ek din mein ho sakte hain?
Kumbakonam se subah jaldi nikal kar ek lamba din lagta hai. Buzurgon ke saath do din rakhein.