The Brihadisvara temple and its tall vimana in Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore

Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore from Tiruchirappalli

The Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore from Tiruchirappalli covers about 314 km of driving over 2 days. For 2 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹14,000–17,100 and a 49-seater coach ₹30,200–40,700 (as of Oct 2026).

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Days
2 days
Driving
314 km
the whole loop
Stops
3
from Tiruchirappalli
Fare from
₹14,000–17,100
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 2 days

Three faiths on one coast road: the Big Temple at Thanjavur, the Basilica at Velankanni and the dargah at Nagore.

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, Velankanni and Nagore

₹14,000–17,100

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 314 km loop 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.

  1. Tiruchirappalli
  2. Thanjavur
  3. Velankanni
  4. Nagore

Day-by-day plan (2 days)

  1. Day 1: Thanjavur to Velankanni149 km

    The Brihadisvara temple, then east to Velankanni for the evening prayers.

  2. Day 2: Nagore and back165 km

    The Basilica in the morning, the Nagore dargah, then back to Trichy.

What the circuit costs

About 314 km over 2 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.

Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore: fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 2 daysQuotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹11,900–15,000Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹14,000–17,100Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹16,100–20,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹22,400–30,200Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹30,200–40,700Get 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 2-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.

Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹990–1,250
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹820–1,010
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹620–780
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹640–860
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹620–830

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.

Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore: which vehicle for your group size
PeopleVehicleFull day (250 km), each
12Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹5,800–7,400
17Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹6,800–8,400
26Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)₹7,900–10,000
35Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)₹11,000–15,000
49AC 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

  • Velankanni is at its busiest during the feast, 29 August to 8 September.

Book the Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore trip

Post your dates and group size once. Verified operators quote the whole circuit, line by line; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.

Operators for Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore

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

Questions groups ask

How many days do you need for Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore?

2 days. Over 2 days: day 1: Thanjavur to Velankanni; day 2: Nagore and back.

How far is the Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore circuit?

About 314 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 2 (Nagore and back), 165 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.

What does a Thanjavur, Velankanni and Nagore trip cost for a group?

For 2 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹11,900–15,000; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹14,000–17,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹16,100–20,300; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹22,400–30,200; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹30,200–40,700 (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.