Do Malaysians need a visa for India?

Yes. Malaysian passport holders apply for an India e-Visa online before departure. The tourist e-Visa covers tourism and short visits and is valid for 30 days from entry. The application is on the official India e-Visa portal, and Dhesu walks you through it when you book. Visa fees are not included in the package price.

Which airport does this trip use?

This is a land-only package: hotels, transfers, tours and guide are included, but international flights are not. Most Malaysian travellers fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Tiruchirappalli or Chennai Airport (TRZ / MAA). We can recommend suitable flights and timings on request.

What is the best time for the Navagraha tour?

November to February is the most comfortable, avoiding the intense heat of the Tamil Nadu summer. The temples are open year-round, with festival days drawing larger crowds.

Do I need to know my birth chart?

It helps if you want to focus on specific planetary remedies, but it is not required. Many pilgrims simply visit all nine temples for overall blessings. Your guide can explain the customs at each.

Is there a specific order to visit the temples?

Traditionally, pilgrims follow a particular sequence, often starting with the Sun temple. We route the trip to make the circuit efficient while respecting the customary order as much as possible.

South India

4 Days, The Navagraha Temples. The Nine Planetary Temples of Tamil Nadu.

Nine ancient temples, each dedicated to one of the celestial bodies, scattered around the temple heartland near Kumbakonam. The Navagraha pilgrimage is among the most sacred journeys in Tamil tradition.

RM1066

From RM888

per person (twin sharing)

Save RM355 per couple

4 Days / 3 Nights

Hotel

Daily Breakfast

Private Driver Guide

Airport Transfers

100% Private Tour

About This Package

4 Days Navagraha Temples Tour: The Full Picture

The Navagraha temples are nine ancient shrines in Tamil Nadu, each devoted to one of the nine celestial bodies of Vedic astrology: the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, and the lunar nodes Rahu and Ketu. Pilgrims visit them to seek balance and blessings according to their birth chart.

This 4 day Navagraha temples package from Malaysia is arranged privately so you can complete the circuit comfortably, mostly around Kumbakonam in the fertile Cauvery delta. A knowledgeable driver guide handles the routing and explains the significance of each temple and its associated planet.

Package Includes

✓Hotel Stay (3 nights)
✓Daily Breakfast
✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
✓Return Airport Transfers
✓Temple Visits & Guidance

Not Included

×International Flights
×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
×Personal Expenses
×Optional tour tips

What Makes This Trip

Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip

The Nine Planetary Shrines

Each temple is dedicated to one graha (celestial body), with its own rituals, offerings and remedies. Completing the circuit is believed to balance planetary influences in one's life.

The Cauvery Delta Temple Belt

Most Navagraha temples cluster around Kumbakonam and Thanjavur, a region dense with ancient Chola temples and rich agricultural beauty.

Astrology & Ritual Guidance

Your guide helps you understand the significance of each shrine and the traditional offerings, making the pilgrimage meaningful rather than just a series of stops.

Day by Day

Your 4 Days Itinerary

Arrive Trichy / Chennai

No meals

Met at the airport and driven to Kumbakonam, the base for the Navagraha circuit.

Suggested activities

Drive to Kumbakonam
Settle in
First temple visit

Navagraha Temples (Part 1)

Breakfast

Visit the first set of planetary temples around the delta.

Suggested activities

Suriyanar (Sun) Temple
Thingalur (Moon) Temple
Vaitheeswaran (Mars) Temple
Thiruvenkadu (Mercury) Temple

Navagraha Temples (Part 2)

Breakfast

Complete the planetary circuit with the remaining shrines.

Suggested activities

Alangudi (Jupiter) Temple
Kanjanur (Venus) Temple
Thirunallar (Saturn) Temple
Thirunageswaram and Keezhperumpallam (Rahu, Ketu)

Depart

Breakfast

A final temple or visit to Thanjavur's Brihadeeswarar Temple before your airport transfer.

Suggested activities

Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur (optional)
Airport transfer

Hotel Options

Choose Your Comfort Level

Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.

3 Star

Budget Friendly

3-star hotels Kumbakonam or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM988 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM938 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM888 per person

From RM988

per person

Most Chosen

4 Star

Value Plus Comfort

4-star hotels or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1188 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1148 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1108 per person

From RM1188

per person

5 Star

Premium Value Stay

5-star hotels or similar

Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1488 per person
Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1458 per person
Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1428 per person

From RM1488

per person

Why Dhesu

Pilgrimage Circuits, Routed Right

The Navagraha temples are spread across the delta, and the order and timing of visits matter to many pilgrims. We handle the routing and pair you with a guide who understands the tradition. Dhesu has arranged South India pilgrimages since 1988.

MATTA & IATA Registered

Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.

Private Tours, Daily Departures

No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.

A Real Team to Call

Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.

Group & Custom Pricing

Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Navagraha Temples Tour from Malaysia

The Navagraha pilgrimage is one of the most distinctive temple journeys in South India, drawing devotees who follow Vedic astrology. Visiting all nine planetary temples is believed to bring balance and blessings.

This private package handles the routing across the Cauvery delta and pairs you with a guide who explains the significance and rituals of each shrine, making the circuit smooth and meaningful.

The region also holds the magnificent Chola temples of Thanjavur, which many travellers add on.

The Significance of the Navagraha

In Vedic tradition, the nine grahas (celestial bodies) are believed to influence human life. Each Navagraha temple is dedicated to one, with specific offerings and remedies associated with it.

Pilgrims often visit based on their birth chart, seeking to strengthen favourable influences and remedy difficult ones. Your guide can explain the customary offerings at each temple.

Common Questions