Welcome to the land of temples and more

Thinking of a Thanjavur Tour packages thinks of temples. Thanjavur, erstwhile Tanjore is the capital of culture for the southern state of Tamilnadu.  Tanjavur has gained popularity because of Brihadeeswara Temple, which is accounted into the UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is also famous for its art for, Tanjore painting, which was started by the Cholas.

Things to do

One of the most famous living Chola temple under the UNESCO Heritage site is simply a treat for your sore eyes. You would be stunned by the architecture and extravagance of the shrine built by the great Cholas during their reign. Another beauty regarding structure is the Gangaikonda Cholapuram constructed by the great Rajendra Chola of the Chola dynasty dates back to almost 1000years. The Garbarakshambigai Temple, The Thirunallar Temple, Swami Malai Temple, Alangudi temple, Thirumananjeri Temple and many more temples may look alike from the exterior, but have different religious beliefs as per Hindu religion and have gods or goddesses who are worshipped for various reasons. Apart from the many temples, there is also the Thanjavur Royal Palace and Museum, which offers a glimpse of the royals in the era bygone. The Saraswati Mahal Library and Museum also showcase some old manuscripts. It has a collection of some 60,000 documents written on palm leaf and paper in Indian and European language. The great Serfoji got most of the manuscripts translated to print, understanding the deep need for preserving the traditional history of the south. Visit the Chola Art Gallerie for some authentic artwork of Tanjore painting; pick and choose your favourite artwork as a souvenir back home to adorn the walls of your living room.

Food

When in Thanjavur, we would highly recommend you to have some mouth-watering local cuisine. Mostly vegetarian food is served which is cooked and served fresh to travellers. Sample some non-vegetarian Mughlai food at Sather's. Hotel Gnanam, shree Athiyas is popular for its complete thali of Thanjavur food. Thevar’s offers a mouthwatering dish of biryani for you to relish and cherish.

Where to stay

You could book your Thanjavur Packages either from one of the hotels there or on your own. Thanjavur can spoil you for choice. It has a massive list of hotels to make the visitor comfortable ranging from three-star stays to budget hotels at affordable rates. Places like Ideal River view Resort offers you magnificient view and Hotel Gnanam is extremely caring and prompt towards their resident travellers.

How to reach

Air can approach Thanjavur; the closest airport is Trichy, which is 55 kms from Thanjavur. The nearest railhead is also at Trichy, which is very well connected through trains nationwide. Tamilnadu offers a reliable network of buses to and from Thanjavur.

Best time to visit

The best time to plan for your Thanjavur Holiday packages is from October to March. It is best to avoid the peak summers as it gets as hot as 40 degrees thus limiting your outdoor activities.

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