5 Days / 4 NightsTamil Nadu

Kumbakonam Chettinad 5 Days Tour Package from Coimbatore

This Kumbakonam Chettinad 5 days tour package is a private trip from Coimbatore with two nights in Kumbakonam and two in Chettinad. You visit two Navagraha temples, Darasuram, Swamimalai and Uppiliappan, then the Chettinad mansions, an Athangudi tile unit and Pillayarpatti. It suits families, temple visitors and anyone curious about architecture and food. The price is ₹14,200 to ₹36,000 per person. The quote covers the AC vehicle, our driver, fuel, toll, parking and 4 hotel nights.

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Ornate heritage mansion courtyard in Chettinad, part of our kumbakonam chettinad 5 days tour package
  • Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
  • StayKumbakonam (2 nights), Karaikudi or Chettinad (2 nights)
  • Hotel3-star or similar
  • Ideal forFamilies, temple visitors, architecture and food lovers, photographers

Kumbakonam Chettinad 5 days tour package at a glance

  • Duration5 days / 4 nights
  • RouteCoimbatore to Kumbakonam to Karaikudi (Chettinad) to Coimbatore
  • StayKumbakonam (2 nights), Karaikudi or Chettinad (2 nights)
  • Price₹14,200 to ₹36,000 per person; the rate per person falls as your group grows
  • Best forfamilies, temple visitors, architecture and food lovers, photographers
  • Pickup and drophome, hotel, Coimbatore airport, railway station or bus stand
  • Main stopsSuryanar Kovil, Kanjanur, Darasuram, Swamimalai, Uppiliappan Temple, Chettinad mansions, Athangudi, Chettinad Palace, Kanadukathan, Pillayarpatti

Benny Mon Holidays is based in Ganapathy, Coimbatore. You travel in our own vehicle with our own driver.

Day-by-day itinerary

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

    An early start for the long drive east. In the afternoon you visit Suryanar Kovil (Sun) and Kanjanur (Venus), two of the Navagraha temples. Suggested stay: Paradise Resort or a similar 3-star hotel, confirmed in your quote.

  2. Day 2: Darasuram, Swamimalai, Uppiliappan

    Morning at the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, then Swamimalai and, in the afternoon, Uppiliappan Temple.

  3. Day 3: Kumbakonam to Karaikudi, mansions and Athangudi tiles

    Drive south to Chettinad. Afternoon walking through the mansion streets and watching tiles being made by hand at an Athangudi unit. Suggested stay: The Chidambara Vilas or a similar hotel, confirmed in your quote.

  4. Day 4: Chettinad Palace, Kanadukathan, food and antiques

    A slower day. Chettinad Palace and the lanes of Kanadukathan in the morning, a Chettinad lunch, then the antique shops in Karaikudi.

  5. Day 5: Pillayarpatti, return to Coimbatore

    Morning darshan at the Pillayarpatti Vinayagar temple, then the drive home.

How far and how to reach

Coimbatore to Kumbakonam is a full day's drive east through Karur, Tiruchirappalli and Thanjavur, about 300 km and around 6 to 7 hours with stops. Kumbakonam to Karaikudi is a shorter run south, about 130 km. Day 5 is Karaikudi back to Coimbatore, around 4.5 to 5.5 hours with stops. Because the same vehicle stays with you, you do not need a separate car rental in Kumbakonam or Karaikudi.

Places you will see

The temple at Darasuram is the Airavateswarar Temple, built by Raja Raja Chola II in the 12th century, according to the Thanjavur district page on Darasuram. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Monument and is known for the miniature sculptures on its front pillars. Darasuram village is also a silk weaving centre.

Swamimalai, the Kumbakonam Murugan temple, is one of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan, per the Thanjavur district Swamimalai page, so most pilgrims add it to a Kumbakonam trip. The village is also known for bronze idols. Uppiliappan Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam in Kumbakonam and the villages around it, and it stands in Thirunageswaram, the same village as the Rahu temple.

In Chettinad, the Sivaganga district places of interest page says the Chettinad Palace was built by Dr Annamalai Chettiyar, founder of Indian Bank, and completed in 1912. It notes the large Chettinad-style houses of Kanadukathan and the handmade tiles of Athangudi, made only there.

Best time to go

November to February is the most comfortable; days are warm but not harsh. March to June is hot in the delta and in Chettinad. Temples get crowded on festival days and Navagraha temples on their planet's day of the week.

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 our driver for all 5 days
  • Pickup and drop in Coimbatore
  • 4 hotel nights as per the night split
  • Sightseeing as per the plan
  • Fuel, toll, parking and driver charges

Not included

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

Price and how to book

₹14,200 to ₹36,000 per person. Your figure depends on dates, the hotel and group size; the vehicle cost is shared, so a larger group pays less each. Send your dates, group size and pickup point on WhatsApp or call +91 93426 62373. A sedan or Ertiga suits 2 to 4 people, an Innova or Crysta 5 to 7. Some Chettinad lanes are narrow, so for groups we suggest a Tempo Traveller over a bus.

  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.

Ask for a quote

Send your dates and group size and we reply with a written quote.

Benny Mon Holidays, 2 B, Old Sathy Rd, Kovilthottam, Sridevi Nagar, Ganapathy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641006. Phone and WhatsApp +91 93426 62373. Email bennymonholidays@gmail.com. Or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Who built Darasuram temple?

Raja Raja Chola II, in the 12th century, according to the Thanjavur district administration. It is one of the Great Living Chola Temples on the UNESCO list, along with the big temples at Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Can we add the Rahu temple?

Yes. The Rahu temple in Kumbakonam, at Thirunageswaram, is right by Uppiliappan, so adding it on Day 2 takes little time. You can also ask for the full Navagraha set; our 3-day Navagraha temple circuit covers all nine.

How is this different from a local Kumbakonam tour?

Kumbakonam local tour packages start in the town and cover temples only. This one starts at your door in Coimbatore and adds two days in Chettinad.

Can we visit the inside of a Chettinad mansion?

Some mansions are private homes; others charge entry. We take you to ones open that day, and your driver may change the order to match.

Can we change the plan?

Yes. You can add Gangaikonda Cholapuram or Thanjavur, or drop the antique shopping.

What are your payment and cancellation terms?

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.

Who is this not for?

Travellers who want hills or beaches. This trip is temples, old houses and food. For a hill break, try our Yelagiri and Vellore escape. If you have only a weekend, our 2-day Chettinad trip is shorter, and the Chettinad destination page lists every trip there.

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