Start your day with a visit to the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, one of the prominent Lord Shiva Temples located in the heart of the city. The temple has five enclosures and houses four gateway towers. Next, visit the Mahamaham Tank, where a Hindu festival is celebrated once every twelve years.
Then visit the Sarangapani Temple, which is one of the Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple tower is a marvel of art and sculpture. Next, visit the Kashi Viswanathar Temple, where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the name of Kashi Viswanathar.
Start the day by visiting Darasuram Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, and every inch of its walls, pillars and ceilings is adorned with exquisite carvings and sculptures.
Next, visit the Kumbakonam Government Museum to explore the history and culture of the town and its surroundings. The museum has exhibits on archaeology, art, numismatics, and anthropology. Finally, visit the Mahalingaswamy Temple in the village of Thiruvidaimarudur. The temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams and represents the element of Earth.
If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Nageswaran Temple, which is renowned for its intricate bronze idols and paintings.
If you have less time, you can skip the Kashi Viswanathar Temple and the Mahalingaswamy Temple and spend more time exploring the surroundings of the Adi Kumbeswarar Temple.