Top Thanjavur Sightseeing Tours

Admire the most iconic landmarks of Thanjavur on this local sightseeing tour, Raja Rajendra Chola conquered the Pandyas and the eastern Chalukyas in about the middle of the 10th century and founded a mighty kingdom with Thanjavur as his capital. He and his successors in the dynasty enriched the places with grand temples and places.

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Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East; it is famous for its temples. It is one of India’s most popular Hindu pilgrimage centres. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millenia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Highlights • Meenakshi Amman Temple • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace • Gandhi Museum

Enjoy a fun and convenient day out to Pudukkottai from Tiruchirappalli, visiting several sites without having to worry about transport connections. Explore temples and ancient caves with beautiful paintings, and learn all about the Jain religion from your guide. Visit a museum to learn more about the history and culture of this area. Better understand the traditions of South India.

Your drive from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam takes about one hour. Kumbakonam has a population of about 145,000 with a strong Hindu majority but it also has a sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. It is known as a "temple town", which makes the visit interesting. You will spend a full day touring the city and its surroundings. Highlights: • Mahamaham Tank • Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram • Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram • Bronze Manufactures Unit • Silk Weaving Center

Visit one of the Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO world Heritage Site and discover the remarkable legacy of the Chola Kingdom that extended from Madurai to the Mekong valley in its heydays. This dizzying historical legacy can be seen in Thanjavur, capital of the great Chola Empire. Also visit the city's labyrinthine royal palace that preserves memories of other, later powerful dynasties. Highlights • Brihadeeswara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Thanjavur Royal Palace • Saraswati Mahal Library

Full day private excursion tour to Chettinad is designed to provide the glimpses of the region. Visit few 19th-century mansions, whose wide courtyards and spacious rooms are embellished with marble and teak. English speaking accompanied guide and private chauffeur driven AC car will remain on disposal from pick up till drop off. Entrances to monuments and bottled water is well included in our package price. Sightseeing can be further modified to meet the travelers requirement.

Tiruchirappalli—known as “Trichy”—is an ancient city built along the sacred Kaveri River, famous for its ancient temples. This private tour makes navigating its sites hassle-free, giving a local’s guide to spectacular Hindu temples like the 2nd century Jambukeshwa, picturesque city views, and a 2,000-year-old dam.

Five days private tour will begin in Trichy, a gateway city with one of the largest & tallest active temple complex in India. From here proceed to Madurai to visit another large active temple having more than 33 million sculptures. Next proceed to Rameshwaram a shore city with one of the most sacred site of Hindu pilgrimage hosting Jyotirlinga & one of Four Dham. Then Proceed to Thanjavur via visiting Chettinad a region once occupied by wealthy merchants their mansions are now left abandoned. Visit the Great Living Chola Temple in Thanjore then proceed to Trichy to fly out for onward destination.

Your drive from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam takes about one hour. Kumbakonam has a population of about 145,000 with a strong Hindu majority but it also has a sizeable Muslim and Christian populations. It is known as a "temple town", which makes the visit interesting. You will spend a full day touring the city and its surroundings. Lunch is included. Highlights: • Mahamaham Tank • Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram • Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram • Bronze Manufactures Unit • Silk Weaving Centers

Velankanni is a small town in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health. Also known as the "Lourdes of the East", nearly 2 million pilgrims visit the Basilica every year. Three miracles have been reported around the area where the Basilica stands although the Holy See has not sanctified any of these. Highlights • Drive to the Basilica past the South Indian countryside • Gothic style of architecture of the Basilica • Three miracles attributed to Our Lady of Good Health

Discover indigenous arts and local street's during this cultural tour of The Chettinad region, It is most popular and adored for its 18th century mansions, unique and ornamented palatial houses , with wide courtyards and spacious rooms embellished with marble and teak. Beautiful front court yard with wide and lengthy corridors on all four sides lined with ornamental pillars and antiques are a part of the Chettinad Houses. These palatial houses are found in the villages of Kaanadukathan, Aathangudi, Kandanur, Kad-iyapatti. Many of these mansions were built using a type of limestone known as karai hence they are also called as Karai[limestone] veedu. Local legend narrates that the mansion walls were polished with a paste made out of egg whites to give them a smooth and shiny texture.

According to Hindu mythology there are nine celestial bodies of the zodiac - the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit the Temple of Jupiter situated in the town of Alangudi. Highlights • River Cauvery • Temple of Jupiter • Dravidian architecture

Spend your day touring Madurai, known as the Athens of the East; it is famous for its temples. It is one of India’s most popular Hindu pilgrimage centres. The third largest city in the State of Tamil Nadu is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been a major population center for millenia. It is thought to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Highlights • Meenakshi Amman Temple • Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace • Gandhi Museum

The spectacular temple complex of Ranganathaswamy, set on the island of Srirangam covering some 2½ sq kms, making it the largest complex in India. It consists of 21 gopurams with huge ornately decorated and carved in the towers. Jambukeswarar Temple was built by one of the Early Chola Emperor Kocengannan(Kochenga Chola) in around 1,800 years ago.

According to Hindu mythology there are nine celestial bodies of the zodiac - the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu. There are a set of nine temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, each dedicated to one of these nine bodies. According to Hindu beliefs, these celestial bodies have a beneficial or malefic influence on an individual’s horoscope as they move through their planetary course. Worshipping them helps remove their negative impact. On this day-excursion from Trichy, visit the Temple of Jupiter situated in the town of Alangudi. Highlights • River Cauvery • Temple of Jupiter • Dravidian architecture

Swamimalai is the fourth Sacred Shrine among the six Padai Veedu Temples. Here Lord Murugan originated the Sacred Pranava Mantra “Om” to Lord Shiva and so engaged with the title ‘Swaminatha’ (Lord of Lords).

Full day excursion tour to Tiruvannamalai include AC vehicle and accompanies English speaking guide service from Trichy. Its include visit to all places of tourist interest in city and entrances to all monuments in the itinerary. Pick up and drop off from any hotels in Trichy is well included. We serve complementary bottled water in vehicle and flexible to accommodate guest requirement during the tour.

Built in 12th century AD by Raja Chola II, Airavatesvara temple is a famous Hindu Temple located in Darasuram. The temple represents the architectural heritage of Tamil Nadu. Airavatesvara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the Great Living Chola Temples. The temple follows Dravidian architecture which has a number of columns and pillars towards the Sanctum supporting the Mandapam. You will have a private guided tour of the temple followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Highlights: • Airavatesvara Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Intricate paintings and sculptures • Delicate stone carvings from ancient artists • Lunch in a local restaurant

Get blessed by Our Lady of Lourdes Basilica in Poondi, A Roman catholic church which attracts many pilgrims from all over India.The church was built by Rev.Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi, an Italian Jesuit Missionary, popularly known as Veeramamunivar, who named it as the Church of Mary Queen Immaculate Conception.

Visit to Alangudi is a unique activity which aims to enthrall you with a rare and wonderful experience of living like a local in one such villages of South India. Alangudi Visit captivates you with a scenic view of the pleasant paddy fields, walk around the local streets observing people’s routine, enjoying the breeze in coconut plantation with the taste of tender coconut, understanding the system followed to administer the village, interacting with the locals. Alangudi Village visit is indeed a treat to your eyes and soul. Also Cooking is an Art. It becomes divine when love is added to it along with other ingredients. That’s why one’s Mother is praised as the Best Chef in this world. Especially South Indian Village cuisines are very special for its yummy taste and Mom’s care.This is an opportunity for you to spend time with the local Indian Family and witness their lifestyle, followed that you can enjoy the Cooking Secession of typical South Indian Cuisine hosted by the family.

Travelers interested in history, archaeology, and India’s ancient traditions will love this day tour to Kumbakonam. You’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Airavatesvara and Brahadeeswara temples, as well as other places that represent some of the finest architecture in South India. You can enjoy the freedom of exploring these sites on your own, or hire a local guide once you arrive. As this is a private tour you can go at your own pace.

Built in 12th century AD by Raja Chola II, Airavatesvara temple is a famous Hindu Temple located in Darasuram. The temple represents the architectural heritage of Tamil Nadu. Airavatesvara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the Great Living Chola Temples. The temple follows Dravidian architecture which has a number of columns and pillars towards the Sanctum supporting the Mandapam. You will have a private guided tour of the temple followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Highlights: • Airavatesvara Temple - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Intricate paintings and sculptures • Delicate stone carvings from ancient artists • Lunch in a local restaurant

The Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site designation refers to three temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu- the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, the Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. Built between the 11th and 12th century A.D., these temples are fine examples of architecture from the Chola dynasty. Visit these 3 temples on a day excursion from Thanjavur. Highlights: • Brihadisvara Temple - Thanjavur • Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram • Airavatesvara Temple - Darasuram