Thanjavur is categorised as Heritage / Pilgrimage
Reasons to Visit
- Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian art and architecture.
- The Brihadeeswara Temple is located in the center of the town, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Thanjavur is also the home of the Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region
- Thanjavur is also home to manufacturers of traditional musical instruments
- Thanjavur is an important part of the heritage circuit of Tamilnadu coming from Pondicherry and proceeding onwards to Madurai (Or vice versa)
- Thanjavur lies in close proximity to Kumbakonam (36 kms), which is the focal point of the Navagraha temple and nearby Darasuram Temple
Recommendations
- Significant Hindu Pilgrimages in Tamil Nadu"Brihadeeshwara Temple at Thanjavur (40 kms from Kumbakonam) is a Chola Period (9th - 13th century) Temple, a UNESCO World heritage site and is visited alongwith Kumbakonam (40 kms) as part of Tamilnadu Pilgrimage itinerary."
- Destinations in Tamil Nadu for the Holiday Traveller"Thanjavur (174 kms from Pondicherry) is a prime heritage destination in heart of Temple district of Tamilnadu. Chidambaram is another prime heritage destination (46 kms from Pondicherry) that is visited enroute. Thanjavur offers Musical instrument factory, Museums and World heritage site Temples. Thanjavur is popular for a 2 night stay. "
- Heritage Destinations of Tamil Nadu"Thanjavur is home to Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thanjavur is also the home of the Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is popular with heritage travellers. "
- Airports and Access Points for Destinations in Tamilnadu and Pondichery"Thanjavur Railway station is the access point to visit world heritage site of Brahadeeswara Temple and heritage destination of Thanjavur."
- Christian Pilgrimages in South India"Poondi near Thanjavur is home to Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica and is a Catholic pilgrimage centre. The church has a relic of the True Cross, believed to be the one on which Christ was crucified."
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Trichy (58 kms), Pondicherry (176 kms), Madurai (194 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Thanjavur
- Thanjavur is an Ex-Trichy / Ex-Madurai / Ex-Coimbatore / Ex-Chennai / Ex-Trichur / Ex-Bangalore / Ex-Mysore / Ex-Kottayam / Ex-Calicut / Ex-Cochin (Ernakulam) / Ex-Kollam / Ex-Trivandrum Getaway
- Thanjavur is connected by Day train with Chennai, Bangalore
- Thanjavur is connected by Overnight train with Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin (Ernakulam)
- Thanjavur is connected by Day bus with Chennai, Bangalore
- Thanjavur is connected by Overnight Bus with Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin (Ernakulam), Hyderabad
Thanjavur
has
6
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Standard | 1 |
Mid-segment | 4 |
Experiential | 1 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Hotel | 5 |
Resort | 1 |
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6 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Thanjavur
Category | Count |
Short Break (4-6 nights) | 1 |
Holiday (7 or more) | 5 |
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Short Break
- Thanjavur - Chettinad Experience with Madurai (6 Nights)
Holiday
- A week with Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Heritage (7 Nights)
- Best of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry Heritage with Kodaikanal (8 Nights)
- Picturesque South with Goa (21 Nights)
- South India Coastal Explorer (12 Nights)
- Total Temple Heritage Circuit of Tamil Nadu (10 Nights)
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Thanjavur has 3 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.
Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Trichy Airport and Thanjavur | Rs. 1878 |
Point to Point Transport
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup from Madurai and Drop to Thanjavur | Rs. 4359 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Trichy Railway Station and Thanjavur | Rs. 1878 |
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Destination Ideas
- Catholic Pilgrimages in South India
- Golden Chariot - Luxury Train Experience
- Navagraha Pilgrimage Circuit around Kumbakonam
- Thanjavur Heritage Getaway
- Thiruvarur Pilgrimage
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