Full Day Tour of Kumbakonam - From Thanjavur

12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Your drive from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam takes about one hour. Kumbakonam has a population of about 145,000 with a strong Hindu majority but it also has a sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. It is known as a "temple town", which makes the visit interesting. You will spend a full day touring the city and its surroundings.

Highlights:

Mahamaham Tank
Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram
Bronze Manufactures Unit
Silk Weaving Center

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: SITA World Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking local guide
Included: Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Included: 02 bottles mineral water per person
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within Thanjavur city center.

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

4 hours Admission included

You will be picked up from your hotel in central Thanjavur at 7:30 A.M. and driven to Kumbakonam for a full day of touring. The drive takes about one hour.

Upon arrival, meet your local English Speaking Guide.

The city of Kumbakonam rose to prominence between the 7th and 9th centuries AD, when it served as a capital of the Medieval Cholas. The town reached the zenith of its prosperity during the British Rule, when it was a prominent center of European education and Hindu culture. It acquired the cultural name, the "Cambridge of South India".

Starting from the Mahamaham Tank you proceed to Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple outside the city. Gangaikonda Cholapuram was erected to outshine the Brahadisvara temple in Thanjavur built in the 11th century. The temple is renowned for having the biggest Shivalingam in South-India.

Take a break for lunch in a Local Restaurant. ( Lunch at own expense ).
Stop 2

4 hours

Post lunch, proceed to the bronze Manufacturing Unit Rajan Industries and view the casting of Bronze Statues. Following visit Iravatheeswarar Temple, a UNESCO Monument at Darasuram. Finally visit a Silk Weaving Center. See the demonstration of silk weaving and admire the silk materials and goods, which can be purchased.

After conclusion of your visit your driver will take you back to your hotel within the Thanjavur city center.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Thanjavur Thanjavur, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point

Thanjavur Thanjavur, India See on map

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Pickup points

R. VE. R Residency
Ashok Lodge
Hotel Victoriyah
Thendral Residency
Hotel TamilNadu - Thanjavur
Hotel Ramanath
Hotel Parisutham
Sangam Hotel
Lakshmi Hotel
Kasi Lodge
Svatma
Hotel Aalia

and 16 more pickup points

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A small amount of walking is involved.
Dress Code: must cover shoulders, chest, navel, upper arms
Dress Code: pants or skirt below knee-length
Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine.
A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Temple Opens from 06:00 A.M. till 12:30 P.M. and evening 4:00 P.M till 08:30 P.M.