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Municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu, India
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Kumbakonam is a town in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The town is popular for the Betal Leaf Combination (Vettrilai Cheeval) and for the thick-strong coffee. Nearby Darasuram is famous for Airavatesvara Temple, a .
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A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, where he is worshipped as Adi Kumbeswarar.
A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and a . Built during the Chola era, the temple is named after Lord Indra's elephant Airavata.
Named after the famous temple in Varanasi, this temple worships Lord Shiva as Vishvanatha and his consort Parvati as Vishalakshi.
A Vegetarian Restaurant in the premises of Kumbakonam New Bus Stand
Kavitha Hotel - Thirumanjana Veethi Near Kumbeswarar temple
Good veggie food.
Try it for over the top stuff.
Multi cuisine vegetarian food.
good vegetarian hotel
Lunch Meal ₹60/-
Very comfortable stay. Has A/C rooms as well.Rooms are neat and clean. Well maintained. Also has a vegetarian restaurant.
kumbakonam
Eco-friendly traditional riverside resort, very clean & neat room, swimming pool, known for the food, easy access, centrally located. Mobile or handphone +91 9943311354,9943311353
Hotel Habib Towers
A star class business hotel. A competitive and luxurious hotel having all rooms with A/C, spacious lobby, car parking area, free internet wifi, Curry Leaf Multi Cuisine Restaurant.
Good vegetarian hotel
Hotel with a vegetarian restaurant.
This is on the outskirts of the town, but easily commutable if you take an auto or hire a taxi
By bus
Kumbakonam is well connected to all the major towns and cities. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka state transport corporations operate buses to Kumbakonam.
By train
Kumbakonam is connected through the "Main Line" from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchirapalli, bifurcating at Villupuram and is one of the important stations on the section.
By taxi
There are two prominent taxi stands in the town. One near the bus stand and the other near town hall. As with any tourist place, the prices are hiked up once they know you are from out of town.
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