Great Living Chola Temples Around Thanjavur

Name: Great Living Chola Temples Around Thanjavur
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The Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site designation refers to three temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are 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

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Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

What you'll do

Brihadeeswara Temple
Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, India
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur. It is one of the largest temples of South India and is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. The temple has a massive tower and its walls bear inscriptions, frescoes and sculptures relating to Lord Shiva.
30 min
Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Thanjavur, India
Next drive to the town of Gangaikonda Cholapuram that is situated at a distance of around 45 miles from Thanjavur. This was the capital of the Chola dynasty for over 250 years. The temple here is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its famous bronze sculptures. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (own expense).
1 hourAdmission included
After lunch drive to the town of Darasuram which is an hour’s drive from Gangaikonda Cholapuram
It is home to the well preserved Airavatesvara Temple. This stone temple is shaped like a chariot and contains sculptures of Gods from the Vedas and the Puranas. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Thanjavur and dropped-off at your hotel.
1 hour

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We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Thanjavur
Thanjavur, India
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R. VE. R Residency
No 22 Karpagam Nagar New Bus Stand, Thanjavur, India
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Ashok Lodge
93, Abraham Panditha Road, 93, Adraham Panditha Road, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Victoriyah
Near Rajaraja Cholan Manimandapam, 6th cross Arulananda Nagar,, Behind Rohini Hospital,, Thanjavur, India
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Thendral Residency
72, 8A3, Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Sirungalur, India
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Hotel TamilNadu - Thanjavur
Gandhiji Road, Near Railway Station, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Ramanath
No.1335, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Parisutham
55 G A Canal Road, Thanjavur, India
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Sangam Hotel
Trichy Road, Parisutham Nagar, Thanjavur, India
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Lakshmi Hotel
44P, 45P VOC Nagar, Mary's Corner, Trichy Main Road, Thanjavur, India
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Kasi Lodge
South Rampet, Thanjavur, India
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Svatma
No. 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road, Maharnonbu Chavadi, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Aalia
1/3, V. P. Garden, No. 1, Vallam Road, Mani Mandapam Road, New Bus Stand, Thanjavur, India
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Hyders Park the Business Hotel
242/3c Thiruvalluvar Nager 4th Street, Near Bus Stand, Thanjavur, India
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Best Lodge
5, Agraharam St, Thanjavur, India
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Star Residency
20 / 1 A S.M. Road, Thanjavur, India
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SPOT ON 48157 Hotel Ganesh
290/3 & , Srinivasam Pillai Road, Railwaystation, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Gnanam
Anna Salai (Market Road), Thanjavur, India
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Philomena Hotel & Apartment
Trichy Road, 2851/13a 1, Arulananda Nagar, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Sumi Palace
Kurinji Nagar Hotel Sumi Palace Mig 498, New Housing Unit, opp new bus stand, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Lion City
No 130 Gandhiji Road, Thanjavur, India
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Karthick Hotel
No 1334 South Rampart, Opposite Old Bus Stand, Thanjavur, India
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OYO 63077 Sarah Homestay
2Nd Street, Nirmala Nagar, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Oriental Towers
2889, Srinivasam Pillai Rd, Near Tanjore Railway Station, Thanjavur, India
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OYO 45475 Annai Lodge
51 Shivaji Nagar Gandhiji Road, Near Thanjavur Railway Junction, Thanjavur, India
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Capital O 45460 Shreepathy Residency
Pudukottai Road, Thanjavur, India
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A.S.K Residency
32/33 A.S.K Residency Baskarapuram, New Bus Stand, Thanjavur, India
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Tanjore Hi Hotel
464 East Main Street, Opp. Tanjore Palace Entrance, Thanjavur, India
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Hotel Kasi Inn
1493 South Rampart Road, near Big Temple, Thanjavur, India
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