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Chidambaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)

3-day Chidambaram Darshan tour from Chennai: Chidambaram and Vaitheeswaran Koil. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,660 per person.

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Chidambaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)

Description

3-day Chidambaram Darshan tour from Chennai: Chidambaram and Vaitheeswaran Koil. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹6,660 per person.

This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Thillai Nataraja Temple, Govindaraja Perumal Shrine, Night ardhajama puja and more. October–March; Arudra Darshan (December–January) and Natyanjali (February–March) are the great festivals is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Chidambaram. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.

Weather in Chidambaram Darshan Yatra Package (3 Days)

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 21°C – 36°C

Jan

27°

21° low

Feb

29°

22° low

Mar

32°

23° low

Apr

35°

25° low

May

35°

27° low

Jun

36°

28° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

35°

27° low

Sep

34°

25° low

Oct

31°

24° low

NOW

Nov

29°

23° low

Dec

28°

22° low

Jan

27°

21° low

Feb

29°

22° low

Mar

32°

23° low

Apr

35°

25° low

May

35°

27° low

Jun

36°

28° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

35°

27° low

Sep

34°

25° low

Oct

31°

24° low

NOW

Nov

29°

23° low

Dec

28°

22° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai to Chidambaram

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Chennai in the morning. Drive from Chennai to Chidambaram (about 232 km, 4 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Chidambaram. Overnight stay in Chidambaram.

    Day 2

    Chennai to Chidambaram: Nataraja

    After breakfast, set out for a full day of sightseeing. In the morning, visit Thillai Nataraja Temple and Govindaraja Perumal Shrine. After lunch, go on to Night ardhajama puja. Return to the hotel in Chidambaram. Overnight stay in Chidambaram.

    1. 1

      Thillai Nataraja Temple

      Shiva as the cosmic dancer, the space element.

    2. 2

      Govindaraja Perumal Shrine

      A Vishnu shrine inside the Nataraja temple.

    3. 3

      Night ardhajama puja

      The last worship of the day in the temple.

    Day 3

    Thillai Kali and Vaitheeswaran Koil

    After the morning puja, visit the Thillai Kali Amman temple, then drive south to Vaitheeswaran Koil, where Shiva is worshipped as the divine healer and the shrine of Angaraka (Mars) is one of the Navagraha temples; pilgrims also consult the palm-leaf nadi astrologers in the town. Then the drive back to Chennai. Drive from Chidambaram to Vaitheeswaran Koil (about 28 km, 30 min) and from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Chennai (about 262 km, 5 hrs 15 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Chennai. The tour ends here.

    1. 1

      Thillai Kali Amman Temple

      The temple of the goddess at Chidambaram.

    2. 2

      Vaitheeswaran Koil

      The temple of Shiva the healer and of Mars.

    Tour Overview

    A darshan yatra to Chidambaram, the temple of the cosmic dance: Nataraja and the Chidambara Rahasyam, Govindaraja inside the same temple, Thillai Kali, and Vaitheeswaran Koil, the temple of the healer and of Mars.

    This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Chidambaram → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Chennai, about 522 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Highlights of the Chidambaram Darshan Tour from Chennai

    • Thillai Nataraja Temple
    • Govindaraja Perumal Shrine
    • Night ardhajama puja
    • Thillai Kali Amman Temple
    • Vaitheeswaran Koil

    Inclusions in the Chidambaram Darshan Tour Package

    • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
    • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
    • AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
    • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
    • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
    • GST on cab hire

    Exclusions in the Chidambaram Darshan Tour Package

    • Lunch and dinner
    • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
    • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
    • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
    • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

    Child Policy

    Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)

    Child 6 to 8 years: half charge

    Child above 8 years: full charge

    Payment Policy

    20 percent advance at the time of booking

    20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher

    60 percent during the tour

    For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.

    Cancellation Policy

    Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher

    25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure

    50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure

    75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure

    100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show

    Important Travel Information for the Chidambaram Darshan Tour

    Best time to visit: October–March; Arudra Darshan (December–January) and Natyanjali (February–March) are the great festivals

    Route: Chennai → Chidambaram → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Chennai (about 522 km in all)

    Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days.

    Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chidambaram, or similar.

    Package Price: Cab or Bus

    Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Chennai. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Persons Cab Bus
    2₹13,660₹9,910
    3₹11,030₹8,890
    4–7₹9,810₹7,760
    8–10₹9,020₹7,250
    11–12₹7,650₹6,660

    Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.

    There is no railway station near this route, so there is no train option.

    Route Map

    Locating stops on the map…

    Top Attractions

    Thillai Nataraja Temple

    Thillai Nataraja Temple

    This iconic temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Stalams, represents the element of akasha (ether), uniquely symbolized by an empty space in the sanctum known as the Chidambara Rahasyam. The temple is renowned for its 108 karana sculptures depicting classical dance postures from the Natya Shastra, a foundational text for Bharatanatyam. Patronized and expanded by the Chola dynasty, it features nine towering gopurams and is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture.

    2-3 hours Free entry; special darshan tickets may apply6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Govindaraja Perumal Shrine

    Govindaraja Perumal Shrine

    A Vishnu shrine inside the Nataraja temple.

    Night ardhajama puja

    Night ardhajama puja

    The last worship of the day in the temple.

    Thillai Kali Amman Temple

    Thillai Kali Amman Temple

    The temple of the goddess at Chidambaram.

    Vaitheeswaran Koil

    Vaitheeswaran Koil

    The temple of Shiva the healer and of Mars.

    Who Is This Tour For

    Pilgrims & Spiritual Travellers: A devotional trip built around temple visits and sacred sites, at a relaxed, unhurried pace.
    Comfortably fits a 3-day/2-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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    Best Time to Visit

    October–March; Arudra Darshan (December–January) and Natyanjali (February–March) are the great festivals is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

    How to Reach

    Pickup Point: Hotel or home
    Approx. Distance: 522 km

    What's Included / Excluded

    Inclusions

    • 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
    • All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
    • AC cab from Chennai for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
    • AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
    • Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
    • GST on cab hire

    Exclusions

    • Lunch and dinner
    • Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
    • Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
    • Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
    • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls

    Hotels for This Tour

    Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip

    3-star hotel in Chidambaram (or similar)

    Packing Checklist

    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Water bottle
    • Sunscreen
    • ID proof (for hotel check-in)
    • Basic first-aid/medication
    • Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
    • A shawl or stole to cover shoulders

    Important Travel Information

    Best time to visit: October–March; Arudra Darshan (December–January) and Natyanjali (February–March) are the great festivals

    Route: Chennai → Chidambaram → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Chennai (about 522 km in all)

    Before you go: Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days.

    Hotels: 3-star hotel in Chidambaram, or similar.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know before you go

    3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 3.

    Chennai → Chidambaram → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Chennai. That is about 522 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

    For 2 persons it is ₹9,910 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹6,660 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.

    Yes. This package is offered by cab or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Chennai and back. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. The price table shows each option for your group size.

    October–March; Arudra Darshan (December–January) and Natyanjali (February–March) are the great festivals.

    Temples in Tamil Nadu expect modest dress; at some, men remove their shirts before entering the sanctum. Darshan timings change on festival days.

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