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Great Living Chola Temples Around Thanjavur
$281
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Overview
The Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu represent a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site featuring three remarkable temples. Built during the 11th and 12th centuries, these architectural masterpieces showcase the brilliance of the Chola dynasty.
- 🏛️ Visit the magnificent Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, one of the largest temples in South India dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring a towering structure adorned with intricate inscriptions and sculptures.
- 🗿 Explore the Temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, located about 45 miles from Thanjavur, which served as the Chola dynasty's capital for over 250 years and is renowned for its exquisite bronze sculptures.
- ⛪ Discover the Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram, a UNESCO site resembling a chariot, showcasing detailed stone sculptures of Gods from ancient texts.
- 🚗 Enjoy a comfortable drive from your hotel in Thanjavur to each temple, ensuring a seamless journey throughout the day.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with 02 bottles of mineral water provided per person during your tour.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the expertise of a local English-speaking guide who will share fascinating insights about the temples and their history.
- 🥗 Lunch at a local restaurant is available, giving you the chance to savor regional cuisine (meal at own expense).
- 🚌 Travel in style with private air-conditioned vehicle transportation, ensuring comfort during your excursions.
- 💵 Gratuities are included for your convenience, making the experience hassle-free.
- 🕖 Note that temple opening hours are from 06:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 08:30 p.m., with a dress code in place for temple entry.
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1- 8 Traveler
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting point
Thanjavur
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
Thanjavur
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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Brihadeeswara TempleYou 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.
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Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda CholapuramNext 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).
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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.
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Great Living Chola Temples Around Thanjavur
$281
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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