Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kumbakonam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kumbakonam

With a population of 139,264, Kumbakonam is a must-see destination in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kumbakonam has to offer.

When to visit Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam in August
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kumbakonam in August
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kumbakonam

Plane

Although Kumbakonam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 48 miles from Kumbakonam. The shortest flight to Kumbakonam from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kumbakonam is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 159 miles from Kumbakonam. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Plane

Although Kumbakonam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tiruchirappalli Civil (TRZ), which is located 48 miles from Kumbakonam. The shortest flight to Kumbakonam from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kumbakonam is to pick up a car hire from Chennai, which is about 159 miles from Kumbakonam. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chennai.

Airports near Kumbakonam

PNYPondicherry
TRZTiruchirappalli Civil

Airlines serving Kumbakonam

Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kumbakonam

Most booked hotels in Kumbakonam

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Mantra Koodam - Cgh Earth
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Jeyam Residency, Kumbakonam
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$28+
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Vinayaga by Poppys ,Kumbakonam
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$37+
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Hiring a car in Kumbakonam

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Kumbakonam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Kumbakonam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.49 and $29.98.

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