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The Great Chola Temples Tour

4 days
Start and end in Thanjavur
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Thanjavur

    You'll arrive at Thanjavur or Tiruchirappalli Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Thanjavur. Once you're settled in, head to the Brihadeeswarar Temple in the afternoon to see the main structure and walk around the complex. Later in the evening, wander through local markets to get a feel for the area and try some traditional Tamil food before heading back to rest.

    Start point
    Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Ramanathapuram Rd, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620007, India (Pickup from Tiruchirappalli International Airport, as per your flight timing.)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple
    • Explore local markets

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Tamil cuisine dining
    Landmarks
    Brihadeeswarar Temple
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  2. Day 2

    Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    After breakfast at your hotel, travel to Gangaikonda Cholapuram to check out the Gangaikonda Cholisvaram Temple. You'll grab lunch at a nearby local restaurant, then spend the afternoon at the Rajarajesvaram Museum learning about Chola dynasty history and artifacts. From there, it's back to Thanjavur for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gangaikonda Cholisvaram Temple
    • Explore Rajarajesvaram Museum
    Landmarks
    Gangaikonda Cholisvaram Temple
    Rajarajesvaram Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Darasuram

    Following breakfast, head out to Darasuram to see the Airavatesvara Temple and its architecture. The afternoon is for walking around town and looking at the detailed sculptures and carvings, particularly at the Shiva Temple. Before evening ends, catch a traditional dance performance at a local cultural center, then return to your hotel in Thanjavur.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lakshmi Hotel or similar - Thanjavur)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Airavatesvara Temple
    • Explore Shiva Temple
    • Traditional dance performance at local cultural center
    Landmarks
    Airavatesvara Temple
    Shiva Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Departure

    Leave early in the morning to head to the airport or railway station for your onward travel.

    End point
    Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), Ramanathapuram Rd, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620007, India (Drop-off at Tiruchirappalli International Airport)
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