Trichy to Chidambaram taxi and Urbania
Chidambaram’s Thillai Nataraja Temple, the Akasha (sky) linga of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams, is 3.5 hours from Trichy via Ariyalur. Combine it with the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple on the way and the Pichavaram mangrove forest for a great day out.
- Distance165 km
- Drive time~3.5 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeAriyalur & Jayankondam
Trichy to Chidambaram taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Ariyalur
Cement country, with fossil sites nearby.
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram
A UNESCO-listed Chola temple and a must-stop on this route.
- Jayankondam
The last town before the Kollidam bridge.
- Chidambaram
The Nataraja Temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.
Things to see in Chidambaram
- Thillai Nataraja Temple
- Pichavaram Mangrove Forest (boating)
- Thillai Kali Amman Temple
- Annamalai University
- Vaitheeswaran Kovil (25 km)
Pichavaram boats stop at 5 PM. Reach there by 3 PM for the longer mangrove route.
A simple Chidambaram trip plan.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram, then Chidambaram for the noon puja.
Pichavaram mangrove boating.
Return to Trichy.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Chidambaram: Any vehicle; Urbania for groups.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Chidambaram run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Chidambaram taxi: common questions
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What is the distance from Trichy to Chidambaram?
About 165 km by road via Ariyalur & Jayankondam. Plan for roughly 3.5 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Chidambaram Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Chidambaram?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Chidambaram?
Any vehicle; Urbania for groups.
Can we stop at places on the way to Chidambaram?
Yes. Most people stop at Ariyalur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Chidambaram fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Chidambaram?
October-March. Natyanjali dance festival around Mahashivaratri.
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