Temple Tour of Kumbakonam, Tanjavur, Chidambaram, Srirangam, Jambukeshwaram

Day 1: Temple Trail

Kumbakonam, India on December 22, 2023

8:00AM

Sarangapani Temple

Begin your day with a visit to the Sarangapani Temple, one of the Divya Desams - the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, the Alwars.
Free, 1 hour

10:00AM

Airavatesvara Temple

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Airavatesvara Temple known for its exquisite architecture and intricate carvings.
INR 30, 1.5 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Adhitya Restaurant

Relish traditional South Indian cuisine at Adhitya Restaurant. Try the local favorites like dosa, idli, and sambar.
INR 500, 1 hour

2:30PM

Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tanjavur

Head to Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the towering vimana and the Nandi statue.
INR 250, 2 hours

5:00PM

Check-in at Hotel

Check-in at a hotel in Tanjavur and freshen up before dinner.
INR 3000, 30 minutes

7:30PM

Dinner at Raya's Grand

Enjoy a scrumptious dinner at Raya's Grand, known for its authentic traditional Chettinad cuisine.
INR 800, 1 hour
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Day 2: Historical Exploration

Tanjavur, India on December 23, 2023

9:00AM

Gangai Konda Cholapuram Temple

Begin the day with a visit to the Gangai Konda Cholapuram Temple, an architectural marvel built by the Chola dynasty.
Free, 1.5 hours

11:00AM

Lunch at Mani Mess

Indulge in a traditional Chettinad meal at Mani Mess, known for its mouthwatering local delicacies.
INR 600, 1 hour

1:00PM

Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple

Explore the Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple, a marvel of Dravidian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
INR 25, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Check-in at Hotel in Chidambaram

Travel to Chidambaram and check-in at a hotel for a relaxing evening.
INR 2500, 1 hour

7:00PM

Dinner at Sri Mangalam

Enjoy a delightful dinner at Sri Mangalam, known for its traditional Tamil Nadu cuisine.
INR 700, 1 hour
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Day 3: Spiritual Journey

Chidambaram, India on December 24, 2023

8:30AM

Nataraja Temple

Embark on a spiritual journey at the Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in his dancing form as Nataraja.
Free, 1 hour

11:00AM

Lunch at Sri Krishna Vilas

Enjoy a delicious traditional meal at Sri Krishna Vilas, known for its authentic Chettinad cuisine.
INR 550, 1 hour

1:30PM

Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple

Visit the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, an iconic temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the largest functioning temples in the world.
INR 100, 2 hours

4:00PM

Jambukeswarar Temple

Conclude your temple tour with a visit to the Jambukeswarar Temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas representing the water element.
Free, 1.5 hours
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