What Is The Best Climate In Thanjavur?

Winter and the beginning of summer are the best times to visit Thanjavur. The temperature remains pleasant and suitable for sightseeing. October, November, December, January, February, and March are the best months to visit.

How Long Does It Take To Visit Thanjavur Temple?

You will need at least 2 hours, but this temple is large and beautiful, so you could spend up to 4 hours. The Sivalingam and Nandi in the Big Temple are the largest in the world.

What Are Some Interesting Facts About The Thanjavur Temple?

The temple has the tallest vimanam (temple tower) in the world, and its Kumbam weighs approximately 80 tonnes. At the entrance is a massive Nandi statue made from a single rock weighing approx 20 tonnes. The Lingam inside is 3.7 meters tall.

What Are The Most Popular Foods In Thanjavur?

Typical meals include rice, Sambhar, two types of vegetables, curd, and pickle. Also popular are dosas, idlis, upma, parota, rasam, pongal, paysam, kesari, and sweet pongal.

Which Thanjavur Handicraft Is Well-Known?

Thanjavur artists use rich, vivid colours, glittering gold foil overlaid on intricate gesso work, and inlay of glass beads and precious/semi-precious gems. These paintings adorn puja rooms and hotel lobbies.

Thanjavur Local Sightseeing Tour Package

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Tour Overview

Experience the local culture and explore Thanjavur from a different perspective with our Thanjavur Local Sightseeing Tour Package. With this package, we will take you to off-the-beaten-path locations and hidden gems that you may not be able to discover on your own.

With us, there is no need to consider any aspect of the tour because we have organized it all on your behalf. You can take advantage of different benefits such as meals, transportation, sightseeing, as well as accommodation. Book our handcrafted Thanjavur City Tour Package now.

Why Choose our Package?

Having decades of experience in the industry, you can rely on us for all your travel-related needs. We offer destination recommendations, helpful travel tips, and have insider knowledge of the travel industry. We also offer customized itineraries, allowing you to have tailored experiences.

Top Places to Visit in Thanjavur

We have curated a list of the places you can visit with our Thanjavur Local Sightseeing Tour Package.

Brihadeeswara Temple

The Brihadeeswara Temple is an architectural wonder. The sanctum has beautiful paintings from the Nayak and Chola periods. At the entrance, there is a statue of Nandi.

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Saraswathi Mahal Library is listed as 'the most remarkable library of India' by The Britannica Encyclopedia. The library has a huge collection of maps, art, paintings, and manuscripts. An audio-visual show is also held here, narrating the history of Thanjavur.

Vijayanagar Fort

With the Thanjavur Local Sightseeing Tour Package, you can visit Vijayanagar Fort. It was built during the early 1550 AD partly by Maratha rulers and Nayaks. The fort houses Sangeetha Mahal, Tanjore Palace, an exquisite art gallery, and a library.

Shiva Ganga Garden

This garden is situated within the Vijayanagar Fort. It is very well maintained and has a wide variety of flora and fauna. A square tank is situated in the garden that was built by the sixteenth-century rulers to provide water to the Tanjore Palace.

Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple is situated in the crowded area of Thanjavur. People visit this temple to offer their prayers to Goddess Kamakshi. At the temple's entrance, there is a big statue of Lord Ganesha known as 'Varada Maha Ganapati'.

Schwartz Church

As per the Thanjavur travel package, you will get to visit Schwartz Church, one of the oldest Indian churches. Maratha ruler Serfoji II laid down the foundation of this church. The highlight of this church is the marble installation.

How to Reach Thanjavur

You can reach Thanjavur in the following ways.

By Air

Tiruchirappalli (61 km) is the nearest airport to Thanjavur. It is connected by Kingfisher, Paramount, Indian Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Air Asia, and Mihin Lanka. Indian Airlines connects Tiruchirappalli with Kuwait, Singapore, Chennai, Sharjah, and Dubai.

By Train

Thanjavur is connected by rail with Tirupathi, Rameswaram, Mannargudi, Tiruchirappalli, Nagore, Thiruvarur, Manamadurai, Karaikal, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Mysore, Ernakulam, Karaikal, Madurai, Chennai, and Varanasi directly.

By Road

Thanjavur has good connectivity by road to all major cities of India. Bus services can be used to travel in and around Thanjavur.

Travel Tips

Keep in mind these travel tips for a smooth travel experience.

Dress modestly, especially if you’re visiting the sacred sites of Thanjavur.
Private and state-run buses are an affordable and convenient way to travel in Thanjavur.
Book the Thanjavur travel package in advance, especially if you’re travelling in peak season.
Carry a first aid kit and all the prescribed medicines.
Refrain from travelling alone and follow all the instructions of your guide.

Day 1 :Arrival in Madurai – Tiruchirappalli

You shall be arriving at the point of arrival in Madurai since Trichy has not connectivity to the rest of India in the form of airports or railway stations. On arrival our tour representative will greet you at the point of arrival who will then transfer you to your accommodation in Trichy via a road journey of around 3 hours. After checking in to your hotel the remainder of your day will be free for you to spend in leisure and peace.

Day 2 :Trichy – Tanjore

Day 3 :Tanjore – Kumbakonam

Day 4 :Kumbakonam – Madurai Departure

Price Details

Tour Name	Thanjavur Sightseeing Tour Package
Duration	4 Days / 3 Nights
Destinations	Madurai - Trichy – Tanjore - Kumbakonam
Tour Price	On Request

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Trip Highlights

Divine tour of 3 of the holiest cities in the world of Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur and Kumbakonam.
Sightseeing of all the interesting places and holy temples located in these parts.
Exploration of Brihadeeswarar Temple, Great Living Chola Temple etc.

Package Inclusions

Pick up and drop off services.
All applicable taxes.
Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Sightseeing with vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary.

Package Exclusions

Any expense of personal nature.
Any cost incurred on purchase of personal Items.
Insurance like travel and health.
International and domestic airfare price.

Thanjavur Local Sightseeing Tour Package

Tour Overview

Why Choose our Package?

Top Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Brihadeeswara Temple

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Vijayanagar Fort

Shiva Ganga Garden

Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

Schwartz Church

How to Reach Thanjavur

By Air

By Train

By Road

Travel Tips

Thanjavur Sightseeing Tour Itinerary Package

Day 1 :Arrival in Madurai – Tiruchirappalli

Day 2 :Trichy – Tanjore

Day 3 :Tanjore – Kumbakonam

Day 4 :Kumbakonam – Madurai Departure

Price Details

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