Kumbakonam, the popular town in Tamil Nadu, with the Moniker - ‘Temple City’ serves as an important Hindu pilgrimage place and a cultural site in India. Swamimalai Temple, Mahamaham Tank, Kumbeeswarar Temple, Airavateesvara temple in Darasuram, are some of the popular temples in Kumbakonam and are all just in the near vicinity of the hotel. The Cholas and their golden reign is showcased all over Kumbakonam and the nearby places by the riverbanks of Kaveri.

Perched atop a hill in the Swamimalai district of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Swaminathaswamy Temple is enshrined by Murugan, son of the Hindu God Lord Shiva. Located just 3 kms away from the hotel, this temple throngs over thousands of devotees every day. The temple has three gopurams and three precincts, and is considered an architectural marvel as it is said that the construction of the temple dates back to 2 nd Century BC during the Sangam Era, and during the course of time was renovated by the Cholas who reigned the land at that time.

Swamimalai is the religious town just on the outskirts of Kumbakonam. Swami meaning Deity and Malai meaning Mountain, it transcribes to the deity venerated at a temple that is atop a hillock. This place is part of the Holy Shrines of Lord Muruga called the Aarupadaiveedu. The importance of this place comes from the Swaminathaswamy Temple where the deity is also popularly known as Lord Karthikeya.

Located in the town of Darasuram which is 4 kms from the hotel, Airavatesvara Temple is a highly revered Hindu temple and is also part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This temple along with Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholisvaran Temple in Ganagaikonda Cholaipuram constitute the trio that is popularly known in cultural and artistic circles as the Great Chola Living Temples. This temple was built by the Chola King Rajaraja Chola II around the 12 th Century. It is part of the Eighteen Medieval Era Temples in Kumbakonam area which gave it the moniker of Temple City