2 days · all nine planet temples around Kumbakonam

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Navagraha Temples Tour Package from Chennai all nine Kumbakonam temples in 2 days

Nine planet temples, two days, one driver who knows the back roads of the Kaveri delta: a Navagraha tour from Chennai costs ₹20,450 in a 12-seater AC tempo traveller, roughly ₹1,700 a head with a full van. The loop is about 770 km, timed so every temple is reached in its morning or evening hours, with the night in Kumbakonam.

Every temple inside its opening hours
Night stay in Kumbakonam
Village short cuts between the nine

Nine planets, nine shrines

The Navagraha Temples at a Glance

Sun · Suriyanar Koil: The one temple where Surya is the main deity, with shrines to the other eight planets around him; about 15 km from Kumbakonam
Moon · Thingalur: Kailasanathar temple near Thiruvaiyaru, on the western edge of the circuit
Mars · Vaitheeswaran Koil: The healing temple of Vaidyanatha near Sirkazhi, where Angarakan has his own shrine
Mercury · Thiruvenkadu: Swetharanyeswarar temple near Poompuhar, a few kilometres from the Ketu temple
Jupiter · Alangudi: Apatsahayeswarar temple, south of Kumbakonam; Thursdays are Guru's day and busiest
Venus · Kanjanur: Agneeswarar temple, about 18 km from Kumbakonam, close to Suriyanar Koil
Saturn · Thirunallar: Darbaranyeswarar temple in Karaikal, about 55 km away; open 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 to 9 PM, packed on Saturdays
Rahu · Thirunageswaram: Naganathaswamy temple 6 km from Kumbakonam, where milk poured over Rahu in Rahu kalam is said to turn blue
Ketu · Keezhaperumpallam: Naganathaswamy temple near Poompuhar, the quietest of the nine

Two-day prices

Navagraha Tour Fares, Every Vehicle

Each price is for the whole vehicle for both days and about 770 km, including the short hops between the nine temples and Kumbakonam. Compare seats, photos and comfort features

Big figure: the whole trip · small figure: the approximate share per head

Sedan4 seats · ₹14/km · bata ₹500/day ₹11,780≈ ₹2,940 per head Book
Toyota Innova7 seats · ₹19/km · bata ₹600/day ₹15,830≈ ₹2,260 per head Book
Innova Crysta7 seats · ₹22/km · bata ₹600/day ₹18,140≈ ₹2,590 per head Book
12-Seater Tempo Traveller12 seats · ₹25/km · bata ₹600/dayBest for 8–12 ₹20,450≈ ₹1,700 per head Book
17-Seater Tempo Traveller17 seats · ₹28/km · bata ₹700/day ₹22,960≈ ₹1,350 per head Book
Force Urbania 13-Seater13 seats · ₹31/km · bata ₹800/day ₹25,470≈ ₹1,960 per head Book
Mini Bus 21–26 Seater26 seats · ₹37/km · bata ₹900/day ₹30,290≈ ₹1,160 per head Book
Mini Bus 30–35 Seater35 seats · ₹46/km · bata ₹1000/day ₹37,420≈ ₹1,070 per head Book
Tourist Bus 40–45 Seater45 seats · ₹57/km · bata ₹1200/day ₹46,290≈ ₹1,030 per head Book
Tourist Bus 49–55 Seater55 seats · ₹65/km · bata ₹1200/day ₹52,450≈ ₹950 per head Book

Covered by the fare

Vehicle and driver for 2 days
Up to 770 km, extra km at the listed rate
Driver's daily allowance for both days
All the hops between the nine temples
Door pickup in any Chennai area we serve

Added at cost, receipts shared

Tolls and parking
Night allowance if the vehicle runs between 10 PM and 6 AM
GST, if applicable

Two days, nine temples

The 2-Day Navagraha Route from Chennai

The temples close from about 12:30 to 4 PM, so each day is a morning run and an evening run. Tradition begins with the Sun at Suriyanar Koil; tell us if you want that order, and we'll start on day two instead.

Day 1The coastal temples and Thirunallarabout 390 km
1. 4:00 AMLeave ChennaiDoorstep pickups, tea on the East Coast Road, breakfast near Chidambaram.
2. 9:30 AMVaitheeswaran Koil · MarsDarshan of Vaidyanatha and the Angarakan shrine.
3. 11:00 AMThiruvenkadu · Mercury and Keezhaperumpallam · KetuTwo temples a few kilometres apart, both before the noon closing.
4. 1:00 PMLunch near PoompuharA rest through the closed hours.
5. 4:00 PMThirunallar · SaturnDarshan as the doors reopen, with time for the Nala Theertham.
6. 7:30 PMThirunageswaram · RahuOn the way into Kumbakonam, before it closes at 8:30.
7. 9:00 PMNight in KumbakonamRooms near the Mahamaham tank are easy to find.
Day 2Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Moon and homeabout 400 km
1. 6:00 AMSuriyanar Koil · SunThe first darshan of the day, as tradition prefers.
2. 7:30 AMKanjanur · VenusA short drive from Suriyanar Koil.
3. 9:30 AMAlangudi · JupiterDarshan of Guru Dakshinamurthy, then breakfast.
4. 11:30 AMThingalur · MoonThe last of the nine, before the midday closing.
5. 1:00 PMLunch, then DarasuramThe Airavatesvara temple, a UNESCO site, if the group has the energy.
6. 2:30 PMDrive to ChennaiAbout 6 hours, with breaks every 2 to 3 hours.
7. 9:00 PMHomeEach family dropped at its door.

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Nine Temples, Two Days: What Helps

Work around the noon closingMost of the nine open about 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 to 8:30 PM; Thirunallar stays open till 9 PM. A temple missed at 12:30 means a 3½-hour wait.
Check Rahu kalam for ThirunageswaramMilk abhishekam to Rahu is done in Rahu kalam, which changes with the day of the week. Tell us if you want it and we shift the plan.
Carry sesame oil for ThirunallarMany devotees bathe in the Nala Theertham, light a sesame-oil lamp and leave the old clothes behind. Pack a change of clothes.
Pick your day for Guru and SaniThursdays crowd Alangudi and Saturdays crowd Thirunallar. A Monday to Wednesday trip is the calmest.
Bring offerings in small changeArchanai tickets, lamps and the homam counters are cash-friendly; UPI works at most, but not all.
Leave room for parihara pujasIf an astrologer has advised a specific pooja or homam, tell us the temple and day in the fare form so we leave the time.

Plan my Navagraha trip

Temple hours change on festival days and in Sani Peyarchi weeks. Our travel desk checks the timings for your dates before you leave.

What to carry

Traditional dress for all nine temples
A change of clothes for the Nala Theertham bath
Sesame oil and a small lamp for Thirunallar, if you wish
Cash for archanai and homam tickets
Any pooja items your astrologer asked for
Water and light snacks for the gaps between temples

How we run it

Why the Navagraha Circuit Is Easier with KMS

Built Around the Noon Closing
Seven temples fall in the two mornings and two in the evening, so the van is never parked outside a locked door.
Drivers Who Know the Delta
The nine are scattered over village roads between Kumbakonam, Sirkazhi and Karaikal. Our drivers know the short cuts.
Room for Family and Pooja Things
Lamps, coconuts, flowers and the elders' bags all fit, from a 7-seater Innova to a 55-seat bus.
Rested for the Drive Home
The drive back starts mid-afternoon on day two, not after a full day of darshan and a late dinner.

Booking for a temple trust or an extended family?

Navagraha trips are often planned for 20 to 50 people after a family function or for a temple trust. A mini bus or a 45-seater keeps everyone together; we stagger pickups across Chennai and bill it as one trip.

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Before you book

Navagraha Temples Tour: Common Questions

How much is a Navagraha temples tour from Chennai?

₹20,450 for a 12-seater AC tempo traveller for 2 days, about ₹1,700 each for 12 people, with the driver's allowance and about 770 km included. A 7-seater Innova costs ₹15,830. Tolls and parking are extra.

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Can we cover all nine Navagraha temples in two days from Chennai?

Yes. Day one covers Vaitheeswaran Koil, Thiruvenkadu, Keezhaperumpallam, Thirunallar and Thirunageswaram; day two covers Suriyanar Koil, Kanjanur, Alangudi and Thingalur, then the drive home.

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Can the Navagraha temples be done in one day?

From Kumbakonam, a very full day can cover all nine. From Chennai it isn't practical, because the drive alone is about 6 hours each way and the temples close for 3½ hours at midday.

In which order should we visit the Navagraha temples?

Tradition starts with the Sun at Suriyanar Koil. By road from Chennai the faster order starts at Vaitheeswaran Koil. We'll follow whichever your family or astrologer prefers.

What are the Navagraha temple timings?

Most open about 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 to 8:30 PM. Thirunallar is open 6 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 to 9 PM. Hours change on festival days.

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Which planet does each temple belong to?

Suriyanar Koil – Sun, Thingalur – Moon, Vaitheeswaran Koil – Mars, Thiruvenkadu – Mercury, Alangudi – Jupiter, Kanjanur – Venus, Thirunallar – Saturn, Thirunageswaram – Rahu and Keezhaperumpallam – Ketu.

When was the last Sani Peyarchi at Thirunallar?

On 6 March 2026, when Saturn moved from Kumbam to Meenam. The temple stays crowded for the 48 days after each transit, and on Saturdays all year.

What is the Rahu kalam abhishekam at Thirunageswaram?

Milk is poured over Rahu during Rahu kalam, and devotees believe it turns blue as it flows. Rahu kalam falls at a different time each day of the week, so tell us if you want it.

Can we add Darasuram, Swamimalai or Kumbakonam's temples?

Yes. Darasuram fits into day two. For Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani and Swamimalai at leisure, make it 3 days.

Do you book rooms in Kumbakonam?

We suggest clean stays near the Mahamaham tank to fit your budget, and you book and pay directly. Choose "hotel help" in the fare form.

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Nine planets. Two calm days.

Every temple inside its hours, the long drives in daylight, and a driver who knows the delta's village roads.

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