Pondicherry, Chidambaram and Thanjavur Temple Trail

Pondicherry · Chidambaram · Thanjavur · Kumbakonam

Duration

4 nights / 5 days

Trip style

Temple trail

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 5-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive in Pondicherry and transfer to your hotel. Check in, settle in and enjoy a relaxed first evening.

Day 2Pondicherry to Chidambaram

Drive to Chidambaram and visit the Nataraja Temple.

Day 3Thanjavur

Visit the Brihadeeswara Temple, the Royal Palace and Art Gallery.

Day 4Kumbakonam temples

See the temples around Kumbakonam, including Darasuram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Day 5Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Private car or coach for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
Sightseeing as per the itinerary, with a driver who knows the route
Toll, parking and driver charges on the routes shown