Trichy Chidambaram by road

mogambo · 21st April 2011, 12:02

Can anyone provide input on how much time it might take to go from Trichy to Chidambaram by road? The distance is about 140km on the map - but need to plan an itenerary so knowing how much time it will actually take to go and back will help.

Thanks

rameshnanda · 21st April 2011, 12:21

The best route would be Trichy-Paluvur-Jayankondam-Chidambaram. Total of 154 Kms. It should take around 3 hours for you to reach. If you are visiting the temple at Chidambaram, your trip duration may be around 3 hrs+2 hrs+3 hrs+ buffer 2 hrs = 10 Hours.

ampere · 22nd April 2011, 12:19

What is the state of Jayamkondam-Trichy road? Which are the good places to break?
Can it be done at nights?

mogambo · 28th April 2011, 22:04

Went by taxi from Trichy to Chidambaram on 25th April.
Left Trichy Williams Road around 4:30AM - it was raining pretty much throughout the day. We drove carefully and reached Chidambaram only around 9-9:15AM.
The roads were by far fairly poor - not too badly potholed, but damaged enough to slow down most vehicles.
We went on a 2 lane road throughout (not sure which route). Also, there was a long procession of some kind with people walking on the left side of the road (our side) nearly 30-40 km along the way - this slowed us down a lot since the vehicle had to stop everytime there was oncoming traffic to allow each other to pass.

Chidambaram was a most divine experience.
Stopped at Vaideeswaran Kovil on the way back and at the Mamaangam lake in Kumbakonam. We got into the Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar temple in time late afternoon when they opened and then closed the day with a trip to Srirangam temple.

Great trip overall - thanks for all help.

Rgds

blackstallion27 · 18th December 2013, 22:59

I am planning to visit Vaitheeswaran Temple, Thirunallar Temple and Garbarakshambigai (Thirukarugavur) from Trichy. I plan to start in the morning and return to Trichy by night. The route I intend following is http://goo.gl/maps/CbU3E.

Updates on road conditions and approximate driving time would help. Also, how safe are these routes for night travel.

Thanks!

21st April 2011, 12:02	#1
mogambo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144 Thanked: 48 Times	Trichy Chidambaram by road Can anyone provide input on how much time it might take to go from Trichy to Chidambaram by road? The distance is about 140km on the map - but need to plan an itenerary so knowing how much time it will actually take to go and back will help. Thanks
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21st April 2011, 12:21	#2
rameshnanda Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,267 Thanked: 1,240 Times	Re: Trichy Chidambaram by road The best route would be Trichy-Paluvur-Jayankondam-Chidambaram. Total of 154 Kms. It should take around 3 hours for you to reach. If you are visiting the temple at Chidambaram, your trip duration may be around 3 hrs+2 hrs+3 hrs+ buffer 2 hrs = 10 Hours.
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22nd April 2011, 12:19	#3
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,335 Thanked: 13,622 Times View My Garage	Re: Trichy Chidambaram by road What is the state of Jayamkondam-Trichy road? Which are the good places to break? Can it be done at nights?
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28th April 2011, 22:04	#4
mogambo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 144 Thanked: 48 Times	Re: Trichy Chidambaram by road Went by taxi from Trichy to Chidambaram on 25th April. Left Trichy Williams Road around 4:30AM - it was raining pretty much throughout the day. We drove carefully and reached Chidambaram only around 9-9:15AM. The roads were by far fairly poor - not too badly potholed, but damaged enough to slow down most vehicles. We went on a 2 lane road throughout (not sure which route). Also, there was a long procession of some kind with people walking on the left side of the road (our side) nearly 30-40 km along the way - this slowed us down a lot since the vehicle had to stop everytime there was oncoming traffic to allow each other to pass. Chidambaram was a most divine experience. Stopped at Vaideeswaran Kovil on the way back and at the Mamaangam lake in Kumbakonam. We got into the Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar temple in time late afternoon when they opened and then closed the day with a trip to Srirangam temple. Great trip overall - thanks for all help. Rgds
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18th December 2013, 22:59	#5
blackstallion27 Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 24 Thanked: 9 Times	Re: Trichy Chidambaram by road I am planning to visit Vaitheeswaran Temple, Thirunallar Temple and Garbarakshambigai (Thirukarugavur) from Trichy. I plan to start in the morning and return to Trichy by night. The route I intend following is http://goo.gl/maps/CbU3E. Updates on road conditions and approximate driving time would help. Also, how safe are these routes for night travel. Thanks!
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