Location: Thanjavur
Top Things to do in Thanjavur
Things to do in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu: The Best Walking Tours
Thanjavur, formerly Tanjore, is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region.
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1. Visit Brihadeeswara Temple, Saraswati Library, Palace And Gallery In Thanjavur
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle , Hotel pick-up and drop-off , Local English speaking guide , Entrance fees, 02 bottles of mineral water per person
Exclusions: Food or drink, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By rudra254
This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.
2. Farms & Strolls - Morning/Evening Village Walk with Cooking Demo & Lunch/Dinner
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Local Tuk Tuk
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Bahram
We are so glad that we took the opportunity to spend the morning with Jagan in his family's village. It provided us with such a different view of India from the usual tourist trail – most interesting to see the insides of houses, people at work, fishing, repairing their roofs, et cetera, and Jagan himself was so clear and open in answering all our questions about the lives of village people. The high spot for us was a visit to the local school and the reactions of 40 delightful and enthusiastic children. This is highly to be recommended, and should be at the top of anyone's programme for a visit to southern India. Temples and palaces are great, but this is quite different.
3. Farms & Strolls - Morning/Evening Village Walk with High Tea & Snacks
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 and taste homemade South Indian cuisines. Alangudi Village visit is indeed a treat to your eyes and soul. * Traditional welcome at a Local’s house * Culture of Kolam and interacting with Locals * Age Old Banyan Tree * Coconut Palm Leaf Weaving * Historic Shiva Temple * Village School Visit * Pleasant Paddy Field * Coconut Plantation
Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Host Fees, Local Auto Fare(Tuk Tuk)
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By Vacationer582883
Jagan, our guide, introduced us to his family who welcomed us warmly and traditionally to their home. Jagan then walked with us around the small village. Some of the highlights were the fish pond, where his friend demonstrated how he caught fish by throwing a net, and the 1000 year old temple, which is crumbling but still used by locals. We travelled by tuk tuk to a local primary school, where the children sang to us and appeared to really enjoy our visit. We also walked through some of the paddy fields along the way. Back at the house, we explored the rambling vegetable garden, and were invited to help with the preparation of a delicious lunch of traditional foods, using local ingredients. We learned how to eat in traditional style, and were pleased to be able to use these new skills at later stages of our trip. A great visit, which we highly recommend.
4. Colonial Coromandel with Tranquebar
This itinerary is a great mix of the East Coast in Tamilnadu with the colonial stories .Chennai has a great history for the British Colonialisation and Tranquebar tells about the Danish connection.The presence of Germans in Tranquebar is also significant .The first printing press in India was set up by the Germans in Tranquebar and Ziegenbalg House-A Museum on Intercultural Exchange tells a great story on the strong German presence in this area.To add a bit of local life and culture,we have beautifully handcrafted some nice story telling tours through Mahabalipuram,Kanchipuram and Kumbakonam etc.Tranquebar is still known for its great Danish style and influence.
Inclusions: Daily breakfast at hotels, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratitude,Personal expences,camera fees
Reviewed By Anna F
This tour package has it all: Sea, mountains, city, countryside, nature and culture. We enjoyed every day of these two weeks, which are so packed with activities and sights that it felt much longer. George from Keralavoyages organized everything perfectly and went out of his way to make sure that we got the most out of it. Highly recommend!
5. Day Trip to Thanjavur (Guided Sightseeing Tour by Car from Madurai)
Discover all the beautiful sights of Thanjavur which are great example of spiritual and architectural brilliance like rihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace & Tamil University Museum and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 10-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: 1. Discover all the tourists places in the Ancient south Indian city. 2. Explore the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Maratha Palace & Tamil University Museum and all the touristic sights in the city. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.
Inclusions: Great local tips and recommendations, Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch at your own expenses, Entrance fee to any historical site
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