Kumbakonam is a town in the Thanjavur district of TamilNadu. It is also known as “Temple Town” due to the presence of several prominent temples. The city is perfect for complete work and social media detox. You can book a One Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Sightseeing Tour to genuinely connect yourself with mesmerizing nature.
Kumbakonam dates back to the Sangam period and has been ruled by several dynasties. The temple city is also known for its brass and bronze items, which are also exported to other countries. It is a perfect spiritual destination with impeccable holy architecture all around.
The city is situated between the majestic rivers of Cauvery and Arsala in the Thanjavur district. It is only 90 kilometers away and within driving distance of Trichy. It roughly takes 1.5 hours to 3 hours to reach Kumbakonam. So, you can enjoy the elegance of Kumbakonam on a One Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Sightseeing Tour by Private Cab.
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Highlights of Trichy to Kumbakonam Tour by Cab
- Full-day Kumbakonam tour from Trichy
- Duration: 8 to 12 hours
- Tour by Private Cab (not shared with others)
- Pickup & Drop: Trichy Hotel / Home
- Places Covered: Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Adhi Kumbeshwara Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Mahamaham Temple, Patteeswaram Durgai Temple, and Darasuram Airavatheeswara Temple.
Package Price for 1 Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Sightseeing by Cab
Amaze / Etios / Dzire
4 Seater / Sedan
₹ 5,899/-
Maruti Ertiga
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 7,599/-
Toyota Innova
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 7,799/-
Toyota Innova Crysta
6 – 7 Seater / SUV
₹ 8,599/-
Tempo/ Force Traveller
12 Seater / LCV
Price on Request
Mini Bus
22 – 28 Seater / LCV
Price on Request
Book your 1 Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Tour Package!
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What’s included
- Pick and drop from Hotel / Home in Trichy
- Cab for Kumbakonam sightseeing from Trichy as per the above Itinerary
- Vehicle Parking Charges
- Toll-gate Charges if any
- Driver Allowance
What’s not included
- Entry Ticket Fee at tourist places at Kumbakonam
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation at Kumbakonam
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
What to Expect on your Kumbakonam Trip from Trichy
Your one day sightseeing tour of Kumbakonam will begin early in the morning as our driver will pick you up from your place of stay in Trichy. We will reach the Swamimalai Murugan Temple in Kumbakonam where you can offer prayers to Lord Murugan. Our next stop will be Adhi Kumbeshwara Temple where you can seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu at Sarangapani Temple.
Witness the largest bathing temple tank in Kumbakonam at Mahamaham Temple and marvel at the splendid architecture of Patteeswaram Durgai Temple. We will wind up our trip with a visit to the Darasuram Airavatheeswara Temple. You will be mesmerized by the surreal beauty of the shrine. At the end of the day, we will drive you to your place of stay in Trichy.
Itinerary of One Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Trip
Pickup from your Hotel in Trichy at 7:00 AM
| S.No | Sightseeing Place | Recommended Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swamimalai Murugan Temple | 50 minutes |
| 2 | Adhi Kumbeshwara Temple | 50 minutes |
| 3 | Sarangapani Temple | 50 minutes |
| 4 | Mahamaham Temple | 40 minutes |
| 5 | Patteeswaram Durgai Temple | 50 minutes |
| 6 | Darasuram Airavatheeswara Temple | 40 minutes |
Drop back at your Hotel in Trichy by 7:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: Guests can visit all the tourism places near Kumbakonam listed above or remove any of the places that they don’t want to visit. In order to include any other sightseeing place, guests can check with their cab provider while booking this Trichy to Kumbakonam city tour by private car.
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Places to visit in one day in Kumbakonam when visiting from Trichy by private car
From the revered Sarangapani Temple to the timeless Mahamaham Tank, traverse through the city’s spiritual and architectural wonders, encapsulating the essence of Kumbakonam in a single day. Uncover some of the Best Places to Visit in Kumbakonam in One Day when visiting from Trichy:
1. Swamimalai Murugan Temple
Locally known as Thiruveragam, Swamimalai Murugan Temple is located on the riverside Kaveri. The holy shrine includes Netra Pushkarani, Saravana Poikai, Brahmatan Kulam, and Vajra Theertha.
It is the Fourth Tirtha among the six sacred homes of Arupadaiveedu, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya), worshipped as Thakappanswami. On this divine land, he taught about the origin, significance, and power of Pranava Mantra – Om.
Must See / Things to Do: Worship the presiding deity and seek blessings.
2. Arulmigu Adhi Kumbeswara Temple
Arulmigu Adhi Kumbeswara Temple in the main town of Kumbakonam is devoted to Lord Shiva as Adhi Kumbeswara in the form of lingam. It also includes a Potramarai tank, a Nadaswaram – a musical instrument, and a lion as the Tamil sculpture art.
As per mythology, Lord Shiva saved creation materials in a pot (Kumba) from devastating floods and originated the genesis of life.
Must See / Things to Do: Seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
3. Sarangapani Temple
Next on our same day trip from Trichy is the largest temple in Kumbakonam. Sarangapani Temple is dedicated to Lord Sarangapani, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is among the 108 Divya Desams, Pancharanga Kshetrams, and the most ancient temple in South India, around 2000 years old.
Also, the temple is venerated in Nalayira Divya Prabandham and follows the tradition of Pancharatra Agama and Vadakalai. The divine sculptures beautifully portray various religious folk tales.
Must See / Things to Do: Soak in the spiritual vibe of the temple.
4. Mahamaham Temple
It is the first and foremost gigantic temple tank covering 6.2 acres in the heart of Kumbakonam town. The fascinating trapezoidal holy place encompasses 16 Shiva Mandapams plus 21 wells and is an eminent spiritual tourist destination.
The temple is well known for Mahamaham Festival, a bathing ceremony to cleanse sins, which is celebrated every 12 years. It is a must visit temple to visit on your one day Kumbakonam trip from Trichy by car.
Must See / Things to Do: Look around at the splendid beauty of the temple.
5. Patteeswaram Durgai Temple
Next on this list in the itinerary is the temple devoted to Goddess Durga. Is located in the Thenupureeswarar Temple, Patteeswaram village, 8-10 km from Kumbakonam. She graciously rules the temple’s northern gate and is considered the supreme divinity.
The sacred architecture of Patteeswaram Durgai Temple was designed in the Dravidian style during the Chola Dynasty. The Chola emperors were the prominent devotees of Goddess Durga and always owed their victories to her.
Must See / Things to Do: Offer prayers and notice the spellbinding architecture of the temple.
6. Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple
Next on our Trichy to Kumbakonam trip is Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple. This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in the Darasuram locality in Kumbakonam and was built by the great Chola King Rajaraja II.
It is recognized as an “architectural wonder” because of its phenomenal art repository, mainly exquisite stone carvings. In addition, the holy shrine includes a 73-panel of sculptures that portrays the life history of 63 Nayanmars of Shaivism.
Must See / Things to Do: Marvel at the stunning architecture of the temple.
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Things to Do on your Trichy to Kumbakonam Tour by Car
Kumbakonam is drenched in spirituality and tradition. You can shop for authentic local stuff and gorge on drool-worthy meals in the revered town.
What to Shop during your One Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Sightseeing Trip by Car?
From world-famous Kanchivaram Sarees to the finest Kumbakonam Degree Coffee, the city offers an exceptional range of authentic items.
Delight your heart and your favorite people with traditional temple jewelry, beautifully carved idols, handicrafts, and fabric-rich silk clothes.
On this same day trip from Trichy, you can explore more in renowned markets in Kumbakonam like Kumbeshwara Street, TSR Big Market, Nageswaran South Street, and Sarangpanni Sannathi Street.
What to Eat during your Full Day Kumbakonam Sightseeing Tour from Trichy by Taxi?
The exquisite cuisine of Kumbakonam includes a wide variety of flavors. You must try Sappadu, served with a traditional touch on a banana leaf on this sightseeing trip. The palatable meal includes sambhar, spicy vegetable curry, rice, sambhar, poori, papad, chutney, and payasam. You can conveniently locate both vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants.
Terms & Conditions
Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for 1 day Trichy to Kumbakonam city tour package. Ideally this full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during this Kumbakonam same day trip from Trichy, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote.
We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction in Kumbakonam as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
FAQs
Ideally, no. However guests can check if it’s possible to customize the tour with the above listed Trichy cab vendors before booking the trip. Additional charges might apply.
A One Day Trichy to Kumbakonam Sightseeing Tour by Car is a quick escape from the hustle of city life. You can soothe your senses and refresh yourself as you go temple hopping and shopping in the small temple town.