Bangalore to Kumbakonam Cab
Kumbakonam is the temple town of the Kaveri delta — base for the nine Navagraha shrines, the Chola masterpiece at Darasuram and the Mahamaham tank.
Bangalore to Kumbakonam: Distance, Time & Route
| Detail | Bangalore → Kumbakonam |
|---|---|
| Road distance | 390–420 km |
| Drive time | 8–9.5 hours |
| Usual route | Hosur, Krishnagiri and Salem, then Trichy or Perambalur–Ariyalur |
| State | Tamil Nadu — interstate permit applies |
Road distance
- Bangalore → Kumbakonam
- 390–420 km
Drive time
- Bangalore → Kumbakonam
- 8–9.5 hours
Usual route
- Bangalore → Kumbakonam
- Hosur, Krishnagiri and Salem, then Trichy or Perambalur–Ariyalur
State
- Bangalore → Kumbakonam
- Tamil Nadu — interstate permit applies
What to See in and around Kumbakonam
Navagraha temples
Nine planetary shrines spread within about 60 km of town.
Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
Chola-era UNESCO World Heritage temple.
Adi Kumbeswarar & Sarangapani
The town’s major Shiva and Vishnu temples.
Swamimalai
One of Murugan’s six abodes, and bronze-casting workshops.
Bangalore to Kumbakonam Cab Fare by Vehicle
Estimates are for a 3-day round trip of about 410 km each way plus roughly 80 km a day locally, at our current per-km rates and daily minimums, with driver bata included. A sedan works out to about ₹14,800 for 1060 billable km.
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | Billable km | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios) | Up to 4 | ₹13/km | 1060 km | ≈ ₹14,800 |
| Ertiga | Up to 6 | ₹18/km | 1060 km | ≈ ₹20,100 |
| Innova Crysta | Up to 6 | ₹20/km | 1060 km | ≈ ₹22,300 |
| Tempo Traveller (12 seats) | Up to 12 | ₹26/km | 1060 km | ≈ ₹29,100 |
| Mini Bus (21 seats) | Up to 21 | ₹35/km | 1060 km | ≈ ₹38,600 |
Sedan (Swift Dzire / Etios)
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Rate
- ₹13/km
- Billable km
- 1060 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹14,800
Ertiga
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹18/km
- Billable km
- 1060 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹20,100
Innova Crysta
- Seats
- Up to 6
- Rate
- ₹20/km
- Billable km
- 1060 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹22,300
Tempo Traveller (12 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 12
- Rate
- ₹26/km
- Billable km
- 1060 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹29,100
Mini Bus (21 seats)
- Seats
- Up to 21
- Rate
- ₹35/km
- Billable km
- 1060 km
- Estimate
- ≈ ₹38,600
Tolls, parking, interstate permit/entry tax and GST are extra at actuals. The final fare depends on pickup point, dates, stops and kilometres actually run — ask for an exact quote.
Suggested Kumbakonam Itinerary by Cab
- 1
Day 1 — Drive down
Leave by 5 am; lunch near Salem; evening darshan in Kumbakonam.
- 2
Day 2 — Navagraha circuit
Five to six Navagraha temples, planned around midday closing hours.
- 3
Day 3 — Darasuram and return
Remaining temples and Darasuram, then drive back.
Travel Tips for Your Kumbakonam Trip
- Most temples close roughly 12:30–4 pm; plan morning and evening darshans.
- Carry dhoti/saree or modest clothing — some shrines enforce dress codes.
- Mahamaham (every 12 years) brings huge crowds.
- A 3-day trip is the minimum for the full Navagraha circuit.
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