This itinerary combines the best of Kumbakonam with a day trip to the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

Day 1: Kumbakonam Temple Tour

• Follow the 1-Day itinerary, covering the key temples within Kumbakonam (Adi Kumbeswarar, Sarangapani, Nageswaraswamy, Chakrapani, Mahamaham Tank) and Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram.

Day 2: Navagraha Temple Circuit (Partial)

• Follow Day 2 of the 2-Day itinerary, covering Suryanar Koil, Kanjanur, Thirunageswaram Rahu Temple, Uppiliappan Temple, and Swamimalai Murugan Temple.

Day 3: Thanjavur Exploration

• Morning (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
  • Travel to Thanjavur (approx. 40 km, 1-1.5 hours drive).
  • Visit the awe-inspiring Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Chola architecture. Spend ample time marveling at its grandeur.
• Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
  • Explore the Thanjavur Maratha Palace and Art Gallery, housing Chola bronzes and artifacts.
  • Visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library, one of Asia’s oldest libraries with rare manuscripts.
  • Lunch: Enjoy traditional Thanjavur cuisine.
• Evening: Return to Kumbakonam.