Gangai Konda Cholan Heritage Resort
Birthday, meeting or family lunch? Book our hall for 35 to 50 guests
A small hall in a green resort near Gangaikonda Cholapuram, with home-style Tamil food made for your group.
- 35 to 50guests seated
- Food includedveg or non-veg
- Pool and play areafor the kids
- Free cancelup to 3 days before
Check hall dates and price
Hall and small events
A small hall for 35 to 50 guests
Seats 35 to 50Birthday, office meeting, family get-together or a group meal: tell us what you need and we plan the food and the setup around it.
- Birthday parties
- Meetings and training
- Family get-togethers
- Group lunch or dinner
We do not host weddings, since we have only five rooms.
How it works
Booking the hall takes three steps
1. Send your date
Fill the form below with the date, time, number of guests and the occasion.
2. Fix the menu
We call you to plan the menu, setup and timing, and share the quote.
3. Pay the advance
An advance confirms the date. Cancel up to 3 days before at no cost.
Dining
Home-style Tamil food on a banana leaf
Idly, pongal and poori in the morning. Chicken and fish gravies at lunch. Traditional dishes like pazhaya sadam, koozh and vathal too.
At the resort
What you get when you stay
The resort sits in a casuarina grove, away from town traffic.
Swimming pool
Set among casuarina trees, with a fountain spout.
Children's play area
Swings and slides in a safe, open space.
Live cooking
Watch Chettinad and Kongu dishes cooked in front of you.
Banana-leaf meals
Veg and non-veg, chicken and fish gravies, home style.
Taxi on request
For station pickups and temple trips.
Free parking
Space for your car inside the compound.
Questions guests ask
Before you book
How far is GKC Resort from Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple?
The resort is at Ayuthakalam South, Kakkaneri, in Ariyalur district. The Brihadisvara temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is about 5 km away, a few minutes by car.
What are the room rates?
Queen Suite ₹3,500 a night, Studio Room with 4 beds ₹4,000, and the Grand Ground Suite with its own hall and kitchen ₹5,000.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. If you are arriving early, tell us on WhatsApp and we will try to get the room ready.
Do I need to pay an advance? Can I cancel?
Yes, an advance payment confirms the booking. Cancellation is free up to 3 days before your booking date.
Can we hold a birthday party or a meeting?
Yes. Our small hall seats 35 to 50 people for birthdays, meetings, family get-togethers and group lunch or dinner. We do not host weddings, since we have only 5 rooms.
Can you arrange a taxi?
Yes, on request. We arrange cabs for temple trips and for pickups from the railway station or bus stand. Ask us for the fare on WhatsApp.
Is food available at the resort?
Yes. South Indian breakfast such as idly, pongal and poori, banana-leaf meals with chicken or fish gravy, and traditional dishes like pazhaya sadam and koozh.
What are the temple timings at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?
Usually 6 AM to 12 noon and 4 PM to 8 PM. Timings can change on festival days, so check at the temple.
Which places can we visit from here?
Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and its site museum, Ponneri lake, and day trips to Kumbakonam, the Navagraha temples, Darasuram and the Thanjavur Big Temple.
Want to stay the night too?
Five AC rooms from ₹3,500, with a swimming pool.
Location
How to reach us
17/7 Ayuthakalam South, Kakkaneri, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
About 5 km from Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, reachable from the Jayankondam and Kumbakonam roads. The nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli (Trichy).