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10 Days in Thanjāvūr: A Journey Through Temples and History

Sri Sankari Srirangarajan

10 Oct 2023

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Join me on a 10-day adventure in Thanjāvūr, Tamil Nādu, India, as I explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious vegetarian cuisine, and immerse myself in the rich history and culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Thanjāvūr

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$15

·

$ 1

Coffee Palace, Tanjore

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Guru Bhagavan Temple

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$10

Day 2

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$9

·

$ 1

Lakshmi Hotel

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

•

$2

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Shri Mariamman Kovil Punnainallur, Thanjavur

Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Mariamman featuring colourful towers, a courtyard & a pond.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Santhi Vegetarian

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 3

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$19

·

$ 1

Vasantha Bavan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Shri Kailasanathar Temple - Chandran Temple

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

37 - 45 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$10

Day 4

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$29

Hotel Star Residency

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

20 - 30 min

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Directions

Brihadeeswara Temple

Vast Chola-dynasty temple complex dedicated to Shiva, with 64-metre tower and fresco-lined interior.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

•

$10

Day 5

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$17

·

$ 1

Coffee Palace, Tanjore

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$2

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Sri Vasisteswarar Temple, Padal Petra Temple

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

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$13

·

$ 1

Vasantha Bhavan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Rajarajan Manimandapam

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Santhi Vegetarian

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 7

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$19

·

$ 1

Vasantha Bavan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Thanjavur Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 8

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$15

·

$ 1

Hotel Star Residency

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Manimandapam

Shaded paths around a gilt memorial to an ancient king & a museum with a brightly decorated tower.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Santhi Vegetarian

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 9

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$24

·

$ 1

Vasantha Bavan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Royal Palace Museum

Educational showcase of ornate sculptures, paintings & other ancient artworks & artifacts.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 10

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$22

·

$ 1

Vasantha Bavan

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

35 - 42 min

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Directions

Arulmigu Aiyarappar Temple

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

27 - 33 min

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Directions

Hotel Archana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $184 In total

Activities & Food:$180

Transport:$4