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Things to see in Kumbakonam (India): 9 places and when to go
Kumbakonam is a city in India with around 139,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Temples (8), Nature (2), History (1). The best known are Great Living Chola Temples, Airavatesvara Temple and Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- India · 10.9805, 79.4
- Population
- About 139,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- October to March.
- Also possible
- April and September.
- Nearest airport
- MAA Chennai, 239 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kumbakonam
The places in and around Kumbakonam, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Great Living Chola Temples10th to 12th centuries shaivism Hindu temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites situated in India12 km
- Airavatesvara Temple12th century Chola Hindu temple, UNESCO world heritage site5.9 km
- Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda CholapuramAn 11th century Chola Hindu temple, UNESCO world heritage site26 km
- Swaminatha Swamy TempleTemple in India8.5 km
- Kampaheswarar Temple, ThirubuvanamShiva temple in Tamil Nadu, India3.9 km
- Mahalingeswarar Temple, ThiruvidaimarudurTemple in India5.9 km
- Tirunageswaram Naganathar TempleTemple in India3.7 km
- Oppiliappan TempleTemple in India4.1 km
- Thirunarayur Nambi TempleHindu temple in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India8.8 km
When to go to Kumbakonam
The best time to visit Kumbakonam is October to March; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:25
- FebBest time11:39
- MarBest time11:56
- AprPossible12:15
- MayBetter not12:30
- JunBetter not12:38
- JulBetter not12:35
- AugBetter not12:22
- SepPossible12:03
- OctBest time11:45
- NovBest time11:29
- DecBest time11:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kumbakonam
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA, Chennai), 239 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Thanjavur7 places36 km
- Tiruchirappalli7 places80 km
- Pondicherry6 places116 km
- Madurai9 places183 km
- Thirukazhukundram7 places195 km
- Kanchipuram7 places209 km
And all of India, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kumbakonam?
The best known: Great Living Chola Temples, Airavatesvara Temple, Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Kampaheswarar Temple, Thirubuvanam. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kumbakonam?
October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 12 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 22.
How do you get to Kumbakonam?
The nearest main airport is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 239 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kumbakonam as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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