Trip Highlights:

• Explore Thiruvarur city garden
• Visit the Agnipureeswarar Temple and Kothanda Ramar Temple
• Discover the Neelamegha Perumal Temple and Rajagopalaswamy Temple
• Explore the Saraswati Temple and Thyagaraja Swamy Temple

About Thanjavur: Located 340 kms away from Chennai, Thanjavur holds significant cultural and architectural importance in South India. It is home to the Great Living Chola Temples, designated as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. The city also plays a vital role in agriculture within the Cauvery Delta and is often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu.” Thanjavur is renowned for its handloom silk sarees, cotton sarees, and the famous Tanjore paintings, highly sought after worldwide. With its abundance of temples, it is often called the “City of Temples,” including the Navagraha temples.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Chennai to Thanjavur

• Breakfast included
• Transportation provided
• Check-in at your hotel in Thanjavur upon arrival
• Evening at leisure for relaxation
• Overnight stay in Thanjavur

Day 2 – Thanjavur Exploration

• Breakfast included
• Guided sightseeing tour of Thanjavur, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) from the 10th century
• After lunch, excursion to Trichy (approximately 54 kms/1 hr)
• Visit the Rock Fort temple, a prominent city landmark
• Explore Srirangam Island
• Return to Thanjavur for an overnight stay

Day 3 – Thanjavur to Chennai

• Breakfast included
• Morning at leisure for relaxation
• After breakfast, free time for relaxation
• Afternoon drive back to Chennai
• Transfer to your advised location or the airport upon arrival in Chennai

Your memorable weekend getaway to Thanjavur comes to an end.

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