Explore Monuments – Entry Fees & Timings
Tamil Nadu Tourism Guide – Monuments & Opening Hours
Chennai
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santhome Basilica | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Luz Church (Our Lady of Light) | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free | 08:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Kapaleeshwarar Temple | Free Entry | Still – Rs.25 / Video – Rs.50 (Top View Only) | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Sri Parthasarathy Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 07:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Fort St. George Museum | Foreigners – Rs.250 / Indians – Rs.20 | Still Camera Without Flash Allowed / Video Not Allowed | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Friday & Govt Holidays |
| Government Museum | Foreigners – Rs.250 / Indians – Rs.50 | Still – Rs.200 / Video – Rs.500 | 09:30 AM – 04:30 PM | Friday & National Holidays |
| Vivekananda Illam (Ice House) | Rs.25 (All Visitors) | Still – Rs.200 / Video – Rs.200 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Monday |
| Guindy National Park | Adult – Rs.20 / Child – Rs.10 | Still – Rs.25 / Video – Rs.250 | 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM | Tuesday |
| Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) | Indians – Rs.100 / Foreigners – Rs.500 | Indians – Rs.25 / Included for Foreigners | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Tuesday |
| Birla Planetarium | Adult – Rs.80 / Children – Rs.40 | Camera – Rs.25 | 10:00 AM – 05:45 PM | National Holidays |
| Kalakshetra | Foreigners – Rs.400 / Indians – Rs.200 | Not Allowed | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Sat, Sun & National Holidays |
| Valluvar Kottam | Adult – Rs.10 / Child – Rs.5 | Photos & Video Allowed | 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Bharathiyar Illam | Free Entry | Not Allowed | 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM | Govt Holidays |
| St. Thomas Mount | Free Entry | Not Allowed | 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM | Govt Holidays |
| Cholamandal Artists’ Village | NRI – Rs.50 / Indians – Rs.30 | Outside Only Allowed | 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Marina Beach | Free Entry | Free | Open All Day | No Holiday |
| Elliot's Beach | Free Entry | Free | Open All Day | No Holiday |
Kanchipuram
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekambareshwar Temple | Free Entry | Still Camera – Rs.20 / Video – Rs.100 | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Varadharaja Temple | Free Entry (Foreigners Not Allowed Inside 100 Pillar Marriage Hall) |
Still Camera – Rs.5 / Video – Rs.100 | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Kailasanathar Temple | Free Entry | Still Camera – Rs.5 / Video – Rs.100 | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Kamatchi Amman Temple | Free Entry | Still Camera – Rs.5 / Video – Rs.100 | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
Mahabalipuram
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Temple & Five Rathas | Foreigners – Rs.600 / Indians – Rs.40 | Still – Free / Video – Rs.25 | 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Tiger Cave | Foreigners – Rs.300 / Indians – Rs.20 | As Per Site Rules | 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Sea Shell Museum | Foreigners & Indians – Rs.300 | Still – Rs.100 / Video – Rs.250 | 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Dakshinchitra |
Indians – Rs.150 (Weekdays) / Rs.175 (Weekends) Foreigners – Rs.350 |
Still & Video – Rs.250 | 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (Weekdays) 10:00 AM – 07:00 PM (Weekends) |
Tuesday (Except National Holidays, Closed on Diwali) |
| Crocodile Bank | Foreigners & Indians – Rs.100 / Children (Below 10 yrs) – Rs.50 | Still – Rs.25 / Video – Rs.100 | 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM | Monday |
| Crocodile Bank – Night Safari | Rs.300 Per Person | As Per Safari Rules | 07:00 PM – 08:30 PM | Monday |
Chidambaram
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free (Restricted Areas) Strictly Prohibited Inside Main Sanctum |
06:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Gangaikondacholapuram Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free | 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free | 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM |
No Holiday |
Tanjore
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple | Free Entry (Foreigners & Indians) | Camera & Video Allowed (Except Sanctum Area) | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Tanjore Palace Complex |
Foreigners – Rs.200 (Adult) / Rs.70 (Child 7–12 yrs) Indians – Rs.60 (Adult) / Rs.20 (Child) |
Still: Indian – Rs.50 / Foreigner – Rs.100 Video: Indian – Rs.150 / Foreigner – Rs.200 |
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
Government & Local Holidays |
| Saraswathy Mahal Library | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM |
Government Holidays |
| Archaeology Monuments (Palace Complex) |
Foreigners – Rs.50 (Adult) / Rs.25 (Child) Indians – Rs.10 (Adult) / Rs.5 (Child) |
Still: Indian – Rs.50 / Foreigner – Rs.100 Video: Indian – Rs.150 / Foreigner – Rs.200 |
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Government Holidays |
| Art Gallery (Tanjore Palace) |
Foreigners – Rs.60 (Adult) / Rs.10 (Child) Indians – Rs.10 (Adult) / Rs.5 (Child) |
Still: Foreigner – Rs.100 / Indian – Rs.50 Video: Foreigner – Rs.200 / Indian – Rs.150 |
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
National & Local Holidays |
| Punnainallur Mariamman Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Permission Required | 06:00 AM – 08:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Velankanni Church | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:30 AM – 08:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Tranquebar Beach (Danish Fort) | Foreigners – Rs.300 / Indians – Rs.50 | Still – Rs.25 / Video – Rs.25 | 10:00 AM – 02:00 PM 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
Friday & Government Holidays |
| Danish Fort – Light & Sound Show | Rs.50 (Adult) / Rs.20 (Child) | Camera & Video – Not Allowed |
06:45 PM – 07:45 PM (Tamil) 08:00 PM – 08:45 PM (Tamil) |
As Per Schedule |
| Tanjore Palace Complex (Saraswathy Mahal Library, Archaeology Museum, Art Gallery) |
Foreigners – Rs.200 (Adult) / Rs.70 (Child 7–12 yrs) Indians – Rs.60 (Adult) / Rs.20 (Child) Total Combined Entry: Approx. Rs.180 Per Person |
Still Camera: Indian – Rs.50 / Foreigner – Rs.100 Video Camera: Indian – Rs.150 / Foreigner – Rs.200 |
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
Government & National Holidays (Closed During Elections & Selected Local Holidays) |
Kumbakonam
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aadhi Kumbeshwarar Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Sarangapani Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Nageshwar Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Airavateshwara Temple, Darasuram | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Free | 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Swamimalai Murugan Temple | Free Entry | Still – Rs.50 / Video – Rs.350 (With Prior Permission) |
05:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
Trichy
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Fort Temple | Rs.5 per Person | Still – Rs.20 Video – Rs.100 (With Prior Permission) |
06:00 AM – 08:00 PM (Thaiyumana Swami Temple Closed 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM) |
No Holiday |
| Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple | Rs.5 per Person View Point – Rs.50 (Till 06:00 PM) |
Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.100 |
05:30 AM – 01:00 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Temple Museum (Srirangam) | Rs.5 per Person | As Per Temple Rules | 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeshwar & Akilandeswari Temple | Rs.50 per Person | Still – Rs.30 Video – Rs.200 |
05:00 AM – 12:00 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Lady Lourdes Church | Free Entry | Camera & Video – As Per Church Rules | 05:30 AM – 07:30 PM | No Holiday |
Madurai
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meenakshi Amman Temple | Foreigners – Rs.55 Indians – Rs.5 |
Camera, Mobile & Video – Not Allowed | 05:30 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Thirumalai Nayak Palace | Foreigners – Rs.50 Children – Rs.30 |
Still – Rs.30 Video – Rs.100 |
09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday (Sound & Light Area Under Renovation) |
| Thirumalai Nayak Palace – Sound & Light Show |
First Show: Adult – Rs.50 / Child – Rs.25 / Student – Rs.25 Second Show: Adult – Rs.25 / Child – Rs.10 / Student – Rs.10 |
Camera – As Per Palace Rules |
06:45 PM – 07:30 PM (English) 08:00 PM – 08:45 PM (Tamil) |
As Per Schedule |
| Gandhi Museum | Free Entry | Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.50 |
10:00 AM – 01:00 PM 02:00 PM – 05:30 PM |
Closed on Sundays (Partial Access Due to Renovation) |
| Tiruparangundram Temple | Free Entry | Still – Rs.100 Video – Rs.200 |
05:30 AM – 01:00 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Alagar Temple | Free Entry | Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.100 |
06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
Chettinad
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chettinad Palace | Entry Restricted During Chettinad Community Family Functions | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Subject to Family Events |
| Athankudi Tiles Factory | Rs.100 per Person | Camera & Video – Free | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
Rameshwaram
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramanathaswamy Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 09:00 PM |
No Holiday |
Kanyakumari Ferry with Rock Entrance
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumari Amman Temple | Free Entry (Rs.20 During Heavy Crowd) |
Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:00 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Vivekananda Rock Memorial |
Special Ferry – Rs.330 per Person Normal Ferry – Rs.105 per Person Rock Entry – Rs.30 (Above 3 Years – Full Ticket) |
As Per Memorial Rules | 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Wax Museum (Baywatch Theme Park) | Wax Museum – Rs.50 Theme Park – Rs.200 |
Still – Rs.25 Video – Rs.100 |
09:30 AM – 01:00 PM 02:00 PM – 05:45 PM |
No Holiday |
Ooty
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Garden | Adult – Rs.50 / Child – Rs.15 | Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.100 |
08:30 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Ooty Lake & Boat House |
Entry – Rs.10 Motor Boat (8 Seater) – Rs.850 Boat House Entry – Rs.25 |
Still – Rs.10 Video – Rs.50 |
08:00 AM – 05:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Doddabetta Peak | Rs.5 per Person | Still – Rs.10 Video – Rs.50 |
08:30 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Rose Garden | Adult – Rs.40 / Child – Rs.15 | Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.100 |
08:30 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Pine Forest | Rs.30 per Person | As Per Forest Rules | 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Pykara Falls | Adult – Rs.30 | As Per Site Rules | 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM | No Holiday |
| 9th Mile Shooting Spot | Adult – Rs.30 | As Per Site Rules | 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Kodanadu View Point | Adult – Rs.30 | As Per Site Rules | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Karnataka Siri Horticulture Garden | Adult – Rs.50 / Children – Rs.50 | Still – Rs.50 | 08:30 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
Coonoor
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sims Park | Adult – Rs.40 / Child – Rs.15 | Still – Rs.50 Video – Rs.100 |
08:30 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Lamb’s Rock | Adult – Rs.30 / Child – Rs.5 | Still – Rs.20 Video – Rs.50 |
Open Spot (No Fixed Timings) | No Holiday |
| Dolphin’s Nose | Adult – Rs.30 / Child – Rs.5 | Still – Rs.20 Video – Rs.50 |
Open Spot (No Fixed Timings) | No Holiday |
| Tea Gardens & Tea Factory (Brookelands) |
Foreigner – Rs.100 (Tea + Snacks) Indian – Rs.30 (Tea Tasting) |
Still – Rs.10 Video – Rs.10 |
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM | Monday Holiday |
| Kodanadu View Point | Rs.30 per Person | As Per Site Rules | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
Fort dansborg or Danish Fort
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dansborg (Danish Fort), Tranquebar | Foreigners – Rs.50 Indians – Rs.10 |
Still: Foreigner – Rs.100 / Indian – Rs.10 Video: Foreigner – Rs.100 / Indian – Rs.10 |
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | As Per Archaeological Department Schedule |
Velankanni
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velankanni Basilica (Our Lady of Good Health) | Free Entry | Camera & Video – As Per Church Rules |
Weekdays: 05:40 AM – Morning Prayer 06:00 AM – Mass (Tamil) 07:00 AM – Mass (Tamil) 08:00 AM – Mass (Telugu) 09:00 AM – Mass (Malayalam) 10:00 AM – Mass (English) 11:00 AM – Mass (Hindi) 12:00 PM – Mass (Tamil) 06:00 PM – Rosary & Mass (Tamil) Sundays: 05:00 AM – Additional Mass (Tamil) 07:30 AM – Mass (Tamil) 06:00 PM – Rosary, Novena & Mass Saturdays: 05:45 AM – Car Procession 07:00 AM – Mass (Our Lady Tank Chapel) General Opening Hours: 06:30 AM – 08:00 PM |
No Holiday |
Pondicherry
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Aurobindo Ashram | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
No Holiday |
| Pondicherry Museum | Foreigners – Rs.50 Indians – Rs.10 Kids – Rs.5 |
Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | Monday & National Holidays |
| Manakula Vinayagar Temple | Free Entry | Camera & Video – Not Allowed | 05:45 AM – 12:30 PM 04:00 PM – 09:30 PM |
No Holiday |
| Gingee Fort (Thiruvannamalai) |
Online: Foreigner – Rs.250 / Indian – Rs.20 Offline: Foreigner – Rs.300 / Indian – Rs.40 |
Still – Rs.25 Video – Rs.25 |
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Climbing Not Allowed After 03:00 PM) |
No Holiday |
| Bharathi Park | Free Entry | As Per Park Rules | 06:00 AM – 07:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Botanical Garden, Pondicherry |
Foreigners – Rs.50 Indians – Rs.20 (Adult) / Rs.10 (Child) |
Camera & Video – Allowed | 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Chunnambar Boat House |
Entry: Adult – Rs.15 / Child (4–8 yrs) – Rs.5 Boat Ride: Foreigner – Rs.370 Indian – Rs.370 (Adult) / Rs.200 (Child) |
Still – Rs.20 Video – Rs.50 |
09:00 AM – 06:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Arikamedu | Free Entry | As Per Site Rules | 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Art & Craft Village | Free Entry | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:30 PM | No Holiday |
| Puducherry Science Centre & Planetarium |
Science Centre: Foreigners – Rs.40 Indians – Rs.10 (Adult) / Rs.5 (Child) Digital Planetarium: Foreigners – Rs.40 Indians – Rs.20 (Adult) / Rs.10 (Child) |
Camera & Video – Allowed | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM | Monday & National Holidays |
| Auroville – Matrimandir | Free (Advance Booking Required) | As Per Auroville Rules |
Inner Chamber: Morning Only (Except Tuesday & Sunday) Reporting Time: 08:30 AM Viewing Point Pass: Mon–Sat 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM Sunday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM |
Tuesday & Sunday (Inner Chamber Closed) |
Kodaikkanal
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guna Cave | Rs.20 per Person | Still – Rs.20 Video – As Per Site Rules |
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Moir Point | Adult – Rs.20 / Child – Rs.10 | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Bryant’s Park | Adult – Rs.30 / Child – Rs.15 | Still – Rs.50 Video – As Per Site Rules |
10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Coaker’s Walk | Rs.30 per Person | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Pillar Rock | Rs.20 per Person | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Pine Forest | Rs.20 per Person | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
| Chettiyar Park | Adult – Rs.30 / Child – Rs.15 | As Per Site Rules | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM | No Holiday |
Vellore
| SIGHTSEEING PLACES | ENTRANCE FEE | CAMERA CHARGES | TIMINGS | HOLIDAYS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Temple (Sripuram, Vellore) Contact: 0416 2206500 |
Special Entry – Rs.250 | Camera & Video – As Per Temple Rules | 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM | No Holiday |