Sacred pilgrimage circuitNH45 (GST Road) via Ulundurpet & Perambalur

Chennai to Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar & Trichy Srirangam Tempo Traveller Rental

Private Chennai to Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar & Trichy Srirangam tour in a 9 to 26 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, with a hill-certified chauffeur and Fastag toll clearance.

Approx. distance one way330 km

Est. driving time6.5 Hours

Toll plazas6 approx.

Starting fare₹20 / km

Darshan timing: Srirangam Ranganathaswamy is open 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM with a midday interval. Brihadeeswarar at Thanjavur runs 06:00 AM to 08:30 PM.

Sacred Temple Circuit NH45 (GST Road) via Ulundurpet & Perambalur

Chennai to Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar & Trichy Srirangam Tempo Traveller Rental

Distance330 KM

Est. Drive Time6.5 Hours

Highway Tolls6 Toll Gates

Suggested Van16-Seater Deluxe / 20-Seater Outstation

Route Topography & Departure Strategy

Recommended Departure Timing:

05:00 AM

Ghat & Vehicle Suitability Rule:

Flat delta highway. The Rockfort at Trichy involves 417 rock-cut steps, walked from the base where the van parks.

Temple Darshan Schedule: Srirangam Ranganathaswamy is open 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM with a midday interval. Brihadeeswarar at Thanjavur runs 06:00 AM to 08:30 PM.

Curated Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1, 05:00 AMStep 1

Doorstep pickup

Pickup in Chennai and south on the GST Road, clearing Chengalpattu early.

Day 1, 08:00 AMStep 2

Highway breakfast

Breakfast at Ulundurpet, the standard halt on the run to the delta.

Day 1, 12:00 PMStep 3

Srirangam

Arrival at Trichy. Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam, entering through the 236-foot Rajagopuram.

Day 1, 04:00 PMStep 4

Rockfort

The 417 rock-cut steps to the Ucchi Pillayar temple, with the Cauvery laid out below, then Jambukeswarar at Thiruvanaikaval.

Day 2, 08:00 AMStep 5

Thanjavur

An hour east to Thanjavur. Brihadeeswarar temple, the thousand-year-old Chola vimana and the monolithic Nandi.

Day 2, 01:00 PMStep 6

Palace & library

Thanjavur Maratha palace, the art gallery bronzes and the Saraswathi Mahal library.

Day 2, 10:00 PMStep 7

Return drop

Return north on NH45 and drop at your Chennai pickup point.

Key Trip Highlights

Brihadeeswarar temple, the Great Living Chola Temple at Thanjavur Srirangam Ranganathaswamy, the largest functioning temple complex in India Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar temple above Trichy Thanjavur palace, art gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal library

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