Kumbakonam
Private One-Day Navagraha Tour Package
The same nine temples in a dedicated air-conditioned car. Roughly 300 km, door-to-door from your Thanjavur address.
15 hours1–3No reviews yet
₹2,500/ group
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Weekend departures · all nine temples
15 hoursUp to 15 people KumbakonamGroup tourDaily departure
Overview
The nine Navagraha temples sit scattered across the Kaveri delta, most of them within about 60 km of Kumbakonam, and visiting all nine is a long day by any measure. This is the shared-seat version of that day: one bus, one route, departing Thanjavur at 6:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Doing the circuit as a group is what makes it affordable. A private car covering the same 300-odd kilometres costs several times the seat price, and for a solo pilgrim or a couple that difference is the whole decision. You travel with other devotees making the same journey, which most people find is part of the point rather than a compromise. The day is long — fifteen hours, planned that way because nine temples cannot be rushed. What we control is the routing and the waiting: the order of the temples is fixed to keep driving time down, and the vehicle is where you left it when you come out. Seats are limited and the tour runs to a published schedule, so booking ahead matters more here than on our private tours.
Highlights
- The full Navagraha circuit completed in a single day
- Travel with other devotees in a safe, social group
- Professionally planned itinerary
- Join from major locations in Thanjavur
What's included
- Vehicle seat (AC/Non-AC MPV, Van, or Mini Bus)
- All driver allowances, highway tolls, parking fees, and state permit charges
- Pickup and drop-off at specified locations
Not included
- Temple entry fees and special darshan tickets
- Meals and beverages
- Travel to pickup points
- Accommodation
- Personal expenses
Questions
Which nine temples does the tour cover?+
The full Navagraha circuit — the nine temples associated with the nine planetary deities, spread across the Kumbakonam region. All nine are covered in the single day.
When does it depart, and from where?+
6:00 AM, Saturdays and Sundays, from Thanjavur. Joining points are within Thanjavur city — we confirm the exact one with you when you book.
Is this a shared tour or a private one?+
Shared. You travel with other pilgrims, which is what keeps the seat price where it is. If you would rather travel privately, the same nine temples are covered by our private car package.
Is a fifteen-hour day suitable for elderly travellers?+
It is a long day with a lot of walking between vehicle and sanctum, and the pace is set by the group rather than by you. For elderly pilgrims or anyone who tires easily, the private car version is the kinder choice — it goes at your pace and you can rest in the vehicle between temples. Call us and we will tell you honestly which suits.
What is included in the price?+
Vehicle seat (AC/Non-AC MPV, Van, or Mini Bus), All driver allowances, highway tolls, parking fees, and state permit charges, Pickup and drop-off at specified locations. The fare you see is the published fare — tolls, parking and the driver's allowance are already inside it, so there is nothing to settle with the driver at the end of the day.
What is not included?+
Temple entry fees and special darshan tickets, Meals and beverages, Travel to pickup points, Accommodation, Personal expenses. These are paid directly where they arise, and we tell you about them before you book rather than at the gate.
How is the price calculated?+
Per person. Four travellers pay four times the fare shown.
How many people can travel?+
Between 1 and 15 people on one booking. For a larger party, call us and we will arrange a second vehicle rather than squeeze you into one.
Can I cancel, and what do I get back?+
Cancel more than 72 hours before departure and you are refunded in full. Between 48 and 72 hours, half the fare is refunded. Inside 48 hours there is no refund, because the vehicle and driver are already committed to your booking. Approved refunds reach the original payment method within 7–10 business days.
How long does it take?+
15 hours. That is the time we plan for; temples do not run to a timetable, and a driver who hurries you through a darshan is not doing his job.
Cancellation
| When you cancel | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 72 hours before departure | Full refund |
| 48 – 72 hours before departure | 50% refund |
| Less than 48 hours before departure | No refund |
Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method within 7–10 business days.
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