Places to visit in Kumbakonam
A temple town in the Kaveri delta, the base for the Navagraha temple circuit.
About Kumbakonam
A temple town in the Kaveri delta, the base for the Navagraha temple circuit.
Top places in Kumbakonam
Navagraha temples
Nine temples dedicated to the nine planets, around Kumbakonam.
Airavatesvara Temple
A Chola temple with fine stone carving at Darasuram.
Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
One of the largest Shiva temples in town.
Mahamaham Tank
A large temple tank famous for a festival held once in twelve years.
Getting to Kumbakonam by taxi
Estimated one-way totals including driver bata.
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Kumbakonam | 270 km | ₹4,450 | ₹5,900 |
| Thanjavur to Kumbakonam | 40 km | ₹2,350 | ₹3,100 |
| Trichy to Kumbakonam | 95 km | ₹2,350 | ₹3,100 |
Visiting Kumbakonam: common questions
What are the top places to visit in Kumbakonam?
Popular places include Navagraha temples, Airavatesvara Temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Mahamaham Tank.
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