3 Days / 2 NightsTamil Nadu

Navagraha Temple Tour from Coimbatore: All 9 Temples in 3 Days

This Navagraha temple tour takes you from Coimbatore to all nine planet temples around Kumbakonam in three days, with two nights in Kumbakonam. This Kumbakonam temple visit plan groups the temples by area so you are not driving back and forth between morning and evening darshan hours. The price is from ₹11,200 per person.

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Suryanar Kovil, part of our navagraha temple tour
  • Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
  • Stay2 nights in Kumbakonam
  • Hotel3-star or similar
  • Ideal forFamilies and senior pilgrims doing the full Navagraha circuit

Navagraha temple tour at a glance

  • Duration3 days / 2 nights
  • RouteCoimbatore to Kumbakonam, temple circuit, back to Coimbatore
  • Stay2 nights in Kumbakonam, 3-star or similar hotel, confirmed in your quote
  • Pricefrom ₹11,200 per person; the rate per person falls as your group grows
  • Best forfamilies and senior pilgrims doing the full Navagraha circuit
  • Pickup pointsyour home or hotel in Coimbatore, Coimbatore airport, railway station or bus stand
  • TemplesSuryanar Kovil (Sun), Kanjanur (Venus), Thirunageswaram (Rahu), Thingalur (Moon), Alangudi (Jupiter), Thirunallar (Saturn), Keezhperumpallam (Ketu), Thiruvenkadu (Mercury), Vaitheeswaran Koil (Mars), plus Swamimalai if you wish

The quote covers your AC vehicle with driver, pickup and drop in Coimbatore, the hotel, fuel, toll and parking. We are a Coimbatore tour operator with an office in Ganapathy, and you travel in our own vehicle with our own driver. WhatsApp or call +91 93426 62373.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Coimbatore to Kumbakonam; Suryanar Kovil, Kanjanur and Thirunageswaram

    We leave Coimbatore early for Kumbakonam, about 310 km by road, around 6 to 7 hours with stops. Most of these temples close in the early afternoon and reopen in the evening, and timings differ by temple, so we aim to reach the area for the evening opening. Pilgrims usually start the circuit with the Sun temple at Suryanar Kovil; Kanjanur and Thirunageswaram are close by, so all three fit into one evening.

  2. Day 2: Thingalur, Alangudi, Thirunallar, Keezhperumpallam and Thiruvenkadu

    The longest temple day. Thingalur and Alangudi come first in the morning. Then east to Thirunallar, the Saturn temple, which the Karaikal district page places 5 km west of Karaikal town. In the afternoon you reach the coast near Poompuhar for Keezhperumpallam (Ketu) and Thiruvenkadu (Mercury); the Mayiladuthurai district page puts them 3 km and 8 km from Poompuhar. Back to Kumbakonam for the night.

  3. Day 3: Vaitheeswaran Koil, optional Swamimalai and return to Coimbatore

    Morning darshan at Vaitheeswaran Koil, the Mars temple, 12 km from Mayiladuthurai per the district page. If you have time, stop at Swamimalai, one of the six abodes of Murugan, on the way back west. Then the drive to Coimbatore, arriving late evening, depending on traffic and how long you stay at each temple.

How far / how to reach

Kumbakonam is about 310 km from Coimbatore by road. We drive you there and back, and the driver handles the short hops between temples, which are spread over Thanjavur, Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai and Karaikal.

Best time to go

The temples are open all year. October to February is the most comfortable weather for long days in the delta. The North-East monsoon (roughly October to December) can bring heavy rain to this coast. Avoid Saturn transit days and major festivals at Thirunallar if you dislike long queues.

Vehicle for your group size

The vehicle is part of the package price. We match it to your group, and you can ask for a different one.

How many people are travelling?

4

What is included / not included

Included

  • AC vehicle with driver for the whole trip
  • Pickup and drop in Coimbatore
  • 2 nights in Kumbakonam; suggested stay: a 3-star or similar hotel, confirmed in your quote
  • All nine temples as per the plan above
  • Fuel, toll, parking and driver charges
  • Driver allowance and driver night halt charges

Not included

  • Meals
  • Entry tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Our team will help with anything else when you book

Price and how to book

From ₹11,200 per person. The vehicle cost is shared, so a bigger group pays less each. The cost depends on dates, rooms and the vehicle: a sedan for up to 4, an Innova or Innova Crysta for up to 7, a Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania for bigger family groups. Send your dates, group size and pickup point on WhatsApp to +91 93426 62373.

  1. Send your dates, number of people and pickup point on WhatsApp, or call +91 93426 62373.
  2. We reply with the price per person and the hotel and vehicle for your group.
  3. Confirm the booking. We share the driver's name and number before the trip.

Temples you will visit

Rahu and Ketu. Many visitors expect one shrine for Rahu and Ketu. Rahu is worshipped at Thirunageswaram, close to Kumbakonam town. Ketu is at Keezhperumpallam on the coast. They are in different places, so this plan covers them on different days.

Budhan (Mercury) at Thiruvenkadu. The Mercury shrine is inside the Swetharanyeswarar temple at Thiruvenkadu, near Poompuhar, not in Kumbakonam itself. The Mayiladuthurai district page says devotees come every day.

Alangudi. The Jupiter (Guru) temple at Alangudi is one of the busiest on Thursdays.

Thirunallar. The Karaikal district page notes that crowds rise sharply when Saturn changes signs. If your dates fall near a Sani peyarchi, tell us early.

Ask for a quote

Send your dates, the number of travellers and your pickup point. Call or WhatsApp +91 93426 62373, email bennymonholidays@gmail.com or use our contact page. See every Kumbakonam trip from Coimbatore.

Frequently asked questions

How are the nine temples grouped over the three days?

Group them by area: the Sun, Venus and Rahu temples near Kumbakonam on one evening; Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Ketu and Mercury on the second day; Mars at Vaitheeswaran Koil on the way out. That is the order this package follows, and it keeps the driving short between darshan sessions.

Can we add Darasuram Airavateswarar temple?

Yes. The Thanjavur district page describes this 12th-century Chola temple as a UNESCO World Heritage monument. Darasuram is just outside Kumbakonam, so it fits on Day 1 or Day 3. We check Darasuram temple timings for your date before planning it in.

Can we also visit the Sarangapani temple in Kumbakonam?

Kumbakonam town has several big temples, including the Sarangapani Perumal temple. Ask, and we add one on Day 3 if the timings allow.

Can senior citizens do this trip?

Yes, the walking inside most temples is on flat ground. Tell us about anyone who needs a wheelchair or slow walking, and the driver will stop close to each entrance where parking rules allow.

Who should pick a different package?

If you want the big Chola temples and Thanjavur palace more than the planet temples, take our Thanjavur and Kumbakonam 3-day trip. For the Murugan temples, see the Arupadai Veedu tour. For a longer temple and heritage circuit, there is a 5-day Kumbakonam and Chettinad trip. For Velankanni and Nagore on the nearby coast, see the Velankanni and Nagore 3-day trip. For heritage mansions and Chettinad food, see Chettinad in two days.

How do we pay, and what if we cancel?

A 30% advance confirms your trip, and the balance date is in your written quote. Cancel 15 days or more before the trip and we refund the full advance. From 14 to 3 days before, we refund half the advance. Within 2 days of the trip, the advance is not refunded.

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