Thursday, May 30, 2019

Weekend getaway from Chennai - Thanjavur

Formerly known as Tanjore, this place is an epitome of art, architecture, religion and most importantly, its paintings. In Thanjavur, you must visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites especially the Grand Temples built by Chola Dynasty. There is a temple with stories of mythology and history at every corner here. Just roam around at your pace and explore. You must buy a Tanjore painting as a souvenir from Thanjavur.
Where To Stay  -Hotel Yagappa (Rs 4000/night), Hotel Raks (Rs 1733/night)
Distance from Chennai: 383 Kilometres and you can take a train, bus or cab. Alternatively can club this along with Chidambaram, Kumbakonam &Thanjavur all together. Can reach by bus from Kumbakonam which is known as a temple town

Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a must-see temple. Across the circumference, there are a painting depicting different stories. The site has a temple for Lord Shiva and Nandi, Ganesha, Mahalakshmi, Subramanyeswara Swamy, Chandikeshwar and Nataraja Mandapam. Similar miniature version of this temple is the Gangakoinda Cholapuram temple and is beautiful for its carvings. This is on the way between Kumbakonam and Thanjavur

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