3 rooms
Queen Suite
Queen bed, a sitting corner, AC and a clean modern bathroom. Good for a couple or a small family.
- AC
- TV
- Sofa
- Daily housekeeping
₹3,500 / night
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Gangai Konda Cholan Heritage Resort
A quiet stay near the great Chola temple
Five rooms in a casuarina grove, 5 km from Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Pool, banana-leaf meals, and a small hall for your family's celebrations.
- From ₹3,500per night
- About 5 kmto the temple
- Swimming pooland kids' play area
- Hall for 35-50birthdays, meetings
5rooms only
Welcome
Where heritage meets hospitality
GKC Resort stands at Ayuthakalam South, Kakkaneri, a short drive from the 11th-century Brihadisvara temple that Rajendra Chola I built at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. It is a family-run place with only five rooms, so the pool, the lawns and the play area never feel crowded.
Come for the temple and stay for an unhurried day: a swim in the morning, a banana-leaf lunch, and an evening walk by Ponneri lake.
- Clean AC rooms with modern bathrooms
- Home-style veg and non-veg Tamil food
- Taxi arranged for temple trips and station pickups
- Ground-floor suite with kitchen for families with elders
Rooms and rates
Only five rooms, so it stays quiet
Every room has AC, a flat-screen TV, hair dryer, iron, wardrobe, toiletries, room service and daily housekeeping.
3 rooms
For groups
Studio Room, 4 beds
Separate beds in one large room. Suits a group of friends or a temple-trip group travelling together.
- Up to 4 guests
- AC
- TV
- Wardrobe
₹4,000 / night
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For families
Grand Ground Suite
Ground floor, so no stairs for elders. Master bedroom, a separate living hall, kitchen, bathroom and a washing machine.
- Separate hall
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Ground floor
₹5,000 / night
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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.
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.
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.
Around the resort
Stay next to the old Chola capital
A convenient base for the temple, the archaeology sites and a Navagraha temple day trip.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadisvara Temple
Built by Rajendra Chola I in the 11th century. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Great Living Chola Temples.
About 5 kmSite museum and Maaligaimedu
Chola-era sculptures and the excavated palace mound of the old Chola capital.
Near the templePonneri lake (Chola Gangam)
The large lake dug in Rajendra Chola’s time. A calm place for an evening walk.
Close byKumbakonam and the Navagraha temples
Visit the Navagraha temples as a day trip. We can arrange the taxi.
About 1 hourDarasuram and Thanjavur Big Temple
The other two UNESCO Chola temples, an easy day out from here.
Day tripBack at the resort
A swim, the kids’ play area and live cooking in the evening.
On site
See it first
Short videos from the resort
All filmed at GKC Resort. Tap the speaker icon for sound.
Gallery
Real photos of the rooms and grounds
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.
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Fill in your dates, send them on WhatsApp
Your details become a ready WhatsApp message. We reply with availability and the advance amount.
- Direct booking, no agent commission
- Check-in 2 PM, check-out 11 AM
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Taxi arranged if you need one
Prefer to call? +91 88773 39923
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).