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Kumbakonam tour packages and Navagraha temple cabs

Visit all nine Navagraha temples, the Mahamaham Tank, Swamimalai and the UNESCO Chola temples in a private AC cab. Your driver knows every temple's pooja timings, so darshan stays unhurried.

LocationThanjavur Dt, Cauvery Basin
Best seasonOctober to March
Nearest airportTrichy (TRZ), 90 km
Pickup fromKumbakonam, Trichy, Thanjavur, Chennai

Why travel with Rithish Tours & Travels

With over a decade of service in Tamil Nadu, we plan temple journeys across Kumbakonam, Thanjavur and the Cauvery Delta for families, elders and solo devotees.

The nine Navagraha temples sit in scattered villages and close for a long midday break. Our chauffeurs know each opening time and route, so you avoid the rush and keep darshan peaceful.

All-inclusive pricing

Driver bata, toll and parking included. No surprises at the end.

Clean AC fleet

Every vehicle is inspected before each trip.

Local temple drivers

Tamil, English and Hindi speaking.

Doorstep pickup

Station, hotel or Trichy, Chennai and Madurai airports.

Flexible plans

Room for homams, archanas and rest stops for elders.

24/7 coordinator

Phone and WhatsApp help until you are home.

Popular Kumbakonam tour packages

Pick a circuit, or ask for a custom route built around your travel dates.

Navagraha Temples Circuit Kumbakonam
2 days / 1 night

Complete 9 Navagraha temples pilgrimage

From₹5,800 per sedan

All nine planetary temples in one loop: Thingalur, Suryanar Kovil, Kanjanur, Thirunageswaram, Alangudi, Thirunallar, Keezhperumpallam, Thiruvenkadu and Vaitheeswaran Kovil.

  • All 9 shrines
  • Puja scheduling
  • Pure veg meal stops
  • Free Kumbakonam pickup and drop
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Mahamaham Tank and Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
1 full day

Kumbakonam town heritage and Mahamaham

From₹2,400 per sedan

Walk the old temple core of Kumbakonam: Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani (Divya Desam), Chakrapani, Ramaswamy Temple with its Ramayana murals, and the Mahamaham Tank.

  • Adi Kumbeswarar
  • Sarangapani
  • Chakrapani and Ramaswamy
  • Mahamaham mandapams
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UNESCO Chola Architecture Kumbakonam Thanjavur
1 day / 10 hours

UNESCO Great Living Chola Temples

From₹3,200 per sedan

Darasuram Airavatesvara (UNESCO), Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Brihadisvara Big Temple in Thanjavur, the high point of Chola craftsmanship.

  • Darasuram stone chariot
  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram vimana
  • Thanjavur Big Temple
  • Chola bronze casting visit
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Swamimalai Murugan and Divya Desam
1 full day

Swamimalai Murugan and Divya Desam

From₹2,600 per sedan

Climb the 60 steps of Swamimalai Murugan Temple, one for each Tamil year. Continue to Uppiliappan Perumal (salt-free prasadam), Nachiyar Koil and Patteeswaram Durgai Amman.

  • Swamimalai Arupadaiveedu
  • Uppiliappan Temple
  • Patteeswaram Durgai
  • Bronze artisan village
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Top places to visit in Kumbakonam

The spiritual and architectural landmarks of the temple city.

Nine Navagraha sthalams

Ancient shrines to the nine celestial bodies, visited for astrological remedies and peace of mind.

Mahamaham Tank

A 6.2-acre sacred tank ringed by 16 Shiva mandapams, held to be where India's holy rivers meet.

Darasuram Airavatesvara

Built by Rajaraja Chola II. Known for its horse-drawn stone chariot and musical steps.

Swamimalai Murugan Temple

One of Lord Murugan's six abodes, built on an artificial hill.

Kumbakonam tourist cabs and fleet

Choose an AC vehicle with a driver who is used to pilgrim travel. Rates are per km, or ask for a package rate.

Swift Dzire Cab Kumbakonam

Swift Dzire / Etios

Sedan, 4 passengers, 2 bags
  • Chilled AC
  • Couples and small families
  • Free pickup from Kumbakonam Jn
₹12 / kmor local day package
Maruti Ertiga Cab Kumbakonam

Maruti Ertiga

MUV, 6 passengers, 3 bags
  • Roomy family seating
  • Rear AC
  • Luggage carrier
₹16 / kmor package rate
Toyota Innova Crysta Kumbakonam

Toyota Innova Crysta

Premium MUV, 7 passengers, 4 bags
  • Captain seats
  • Easy on senior pilgrims
  • Quiet, smooth ride
₹20 / kmor package rate
12 Seater Tempo Traveller Kumbakonam

12-Seater Tempo Traveller

Group van, 12 passengers, large luggage space
  • Reclining pushback seats
  • Individual AC vents
  • Joint family yatras
₹24 / kmor package rate
Force Urbania Luxury Van Kumbakonam

Force Urbania (Luxury)

Luxury van, 12 to 16 seats, panoramic glass
  • Reading lamps and USB ports
  • Wide aisle, high headroom
  • Large groups
₹32 / kmor premium package

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Frequently asked questions

How many days are needed to complete the 9 Navagraha temples from Kumbakonam?

Visiting all 9 Navagraha temples comfortably takes 2 full days. With Rithish Tours' well-planned route mapping and experienced drivers who know temple pooja timings, you can cover all 9 shrines without fatigue.

What is the best sequence to visit the Navagraha temples?

Our drivers follow an optimized clockwise loop: Day 1 covers Thingalur (Moon), Suryanar Kovil (Sun), Kanjanur (Venus), Thirunageswaram (Rahu), and Alangudi (Guru). Day 2 covers Thirunallar (Saturn), Keezhperumpallam (Ketu), Thiruvenkadu (Mercury), and Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Mars/Chevvai).

Can we customize the Kumbakonam tour to include Thanjavur and Swamimalai?

Yes! All our tour packages are 100% customizable. You can combine Kumbakonam temples with Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Darasuram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Thanjavur Brihadisvara Temple.

Do your drivers assist with temple timings and dress codes?

Yes. Our courteous chauffeurs are local heritage experts who guide you on auspicious darshan hours, temple closure windows (usually 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM), and traditional dhoti/saree dress code requirements.

What vehicles are available for Kumbakonam family pilgrimage?

We offer Swift Dzire & Etios sedans (up to 4 passengers), Maruti Ertiga MUVs (up to 6 passengers), Toyota Innova Crysta (up to 7 passengers), 12/17-seater Tempo Travellers, and luxury Force Urbania for joint families.