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Navagraha Temples Tour Package from Chennai (4 Days)

4-day Navagraha Temples tour from Chennai: Vaitheeswaran Koil, Kumbakonam and Thirunallar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹9,240 per person.

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Navagraha Temples Tour Package from Chennai (4 Days)

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4-day Navagraha Temples tour from Chennai: Vaitheeswaran Koil, Kumbakonam and Thirunallar. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab or bus. From ₹9,240 per person.

This 4 days 3 nights itinerary covers 10 handpicked stops, including Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thiruvenkadu, Keezhaperumpallam and more. October–March is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 3-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Kumbakonam. 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 Navagraha Temples

Best time: October to March

Average temperature range: 21°C – 36°C

Jan

28°

21° low

Feb

31°

22° low

Mar

34°

23° low

Apr

36°

26° low

May

34°

27° low

Jun

35°

27° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

35°

27° low

Sep

34°

25° low

NOW

Oct

31°

24° low

Nov

29°

23° low

Dec

28°

22° low

Jan

28°

21° low

Feb

31°

22° low

Mar

34°

23° low

Apr

36°

26° low

May

34°

27° low

Jun

35°

27° low

Jul

36°

28° low

Aug

35°

27° low

Sep

34°

25° low

NOW

Oct

31°

24° low

Nov

29°

23° low

Dec

28°

22° low

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Chennai to the delta: Mars, Mercury and Ketu

Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Chennai in the morning. Drive from Chennai to Vaitheeswaran Koil (about 262 km, 5 hrs 15 min) and from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Kumbakonam (about 49 km, 1 hr). Check in at your hotel in Kumbakonam. Drive south past Chidambaram to Vaitheeswaran Koil, the temple of Angaraka (Mars), where Shiva is worshipped as the healer. Continue to Thiruvenkadu for Budhan (Mercury) and Keezhaperumpallam for Ketu, then on to Kumbakonam for the night. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

  1. 1

    Vaitheeswaran Koil

    The Navagraha temple of Angaraka (Mars).

  2. 2

    Thiruvenkadu

    The temple of Budhan (Mercury).

  3. 3

    Keezhaperumpallam

    The temple of Ketu.

Day 2

Sun, Venus, Jupiter and Rahu

Start at Suriyanar Koil, the only temple of the group dedicated to the Sun himself, with shrines to all nine planets. Visit Kanjanur for Sukran (Venus) and Thirunageswaram, where milk poured over the Rahu idol is said to turn blue. In the evening, go to Alangudi for Guru (Jupiter). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

  1. 1

    Suriyanar Koil

    The temple of the Sun.

  2. 2

    Kanjanur

    The temple of Sukran (Venus).

  3. 3

    Thirunageswaram

    The temple of Rahu.

  4. 4

    Alangudi

    The temple of Guru (Jupiter).

Day 3

Moon and Saturn

Today's travel: from Kumbakonam to Thirunallar (about 53 km, 1 hr) and from Thirunallar to Kumbakonam (about 53 km, 1 hr). Drive to Thingalur near Thiruvaiyaru for Chandran (the Moon), then east to Thirunallar near Karaikal, the temple of Saneeswaran (Saturn), where pilgrims bathe in the Nala Theertham tank before darshan. Return to Kumbakonam. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

  1. 1

    Thingalur

    The temple of Chandran (the Moon).

  2. 2

    Thirunallar

    The temple of Saneeswaran (Saturn).

Day 4

Back to Chennai

Have a last darshan at the Adi Kumbeswarar temple in Kumbakonam in the morning, then drive back to Chennai. Drive from Kumbakonam to Chennai (about 304 km, 6 hrs), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Chennai. The tour ends here.

  1. 1

    Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

    The main Shiva temple of Kumbakonam.

Tour Overview

The nine Navagraha temples of the Kaveri delta round Kumbakonam, each the seat of one of the nine planets, visited over four days from Chennai.

This 4-day, 3-night package starts and ends in Chennai. The route runs Chennai → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Kumbakonam → Thirunallar → Kumbakonam → Chennai, about 721 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 Navagraha Temples Tour from Chennai

  • Vaitheeswaran Koil
  • Thiruvenkadu
  • Keezhaperumpallam
  • Suriyanar Koil
  • Kanjanur
  • Thirunageswaram
  • Alangudi
  • Thingalur

Inclusions in the Navagraha Temples Tour Package

  • 3 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 Navagraha Temples 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 Navagraha Temples Tour

Best time to visit: October–March

Route: Chennai → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Kumbakonam → Thirunallar → Kumbakonam → Chennai (about 721 km in all)

Before you go: Temples close in the afternoon (about 12:30–4 pm), so darshan is planned for mornings and evenings. Men may be asked to remove shirts in some sanctums. Timings change on festival days.

Hotels: 3-star hotel in Kumbakonam, 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₹18,740₹13,530
3₹15,370₹12,310
4–7₹13,600₹10,670
8–10₹12,540₹9,990
11–12₹10,760₹9,240

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

Vaitheeswaran Koil

Vaitheeswaran Koil

The Navagraha temple of Angaraka (Mars).

Thiruvenkadu

Thiruvenkadu

The temple of Budhan (Mercury).

Keezhaperumpallam

Keezhaperumpallam

The temple of Ketu.

Suriyanar Koil

Suriyanar Koil

The temple of the Sun.

Kanjanur

Kanjanur

The temple of Sukran (Venus).

Thirunageswaram

Thirunageswaram

The temple of Rahu.

Alangudi

Alangudi

The temple of Guru (Jupiter).

Thingalur

Thingalur

The temple of Chandran (the Moon).

Thirunallar

Thirunallar

The temple of Saneeswaran (Saturn).

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is one of the largest and most revered Shiva temples in Kumbakonam, located in the heart of the town. According to local legend, the town itself derives its name from the kumbam (pot) of nectar that was created here during the churning of the cosmic ocean, and the deity is worshipped as the one who broke that pot. The temple features a towering rajagopuram, intricate carvings, and a sacred tank, making it a key stop for pilgrims exploring the temple town.

1-2 hours Free6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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 4-day/3-night trip for couples, families or small groups.
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Best Time to Visit

October–March is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.

How to Reach

Pickup Point: Hotel or home
Approx. Distance: 721 km

What's Included / Excluded

Inclusions

  • 3 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 Kumbakonam (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

Route: Chennai → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Kumbakonam → Thirunallar → Kumbakonam → Chennai (about 721 km in all)

Before you go: Temples close in the afternoon (about 12:30–4 pm), so darshan is planned for mornings and evenings. Men may be asked to remove shirts in some sanctums. Timings change on festival days.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you go

4 days and 3 nights. It starts from Chennai on day 1 and you are back in Chennai on day 4.

Chennai → Vaitheeswaran Koil → Kumbakonam → Thirunallar → Kumbakonam → Chennai. That is about 721 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.

For 2 persons it is ₹13,530 per person (bus); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹9,240 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.

Temples close in the afternoon (about 12:30–4 pm), so darshan is planned for mornings and evenings. Men may be asked to remove shirts in some sanctums. Timings change on festival days.

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