Tanjore Tourism Info Guide | Places to Visit in Tanjore

Tanjore

Tanjore or Thanjavur as it is traditionally known is quite all connected by means of road, railways and air. The nearest airport is at Trichy, which lies around 65 kms west of tanjore. 

The next closest airport is another temple city, Madurai, which is around 200 kms from tanjore. One can also reach tanjore from Chennai airport which is around 350 kms to the north east.

There is a railway junction in tanjore which is quite well connected to the major cities in India. Bus service, both state owned and private is very good. One can also rent chartered buses and taxis.

It is a beautiful holiday destination and is visited by many travelers from all around the world. The city has many places to visit. Some of the spectacular destination of Thanjavur Tourism includes

Sri Bragadeeswarar Temple constructed by the great Cholas King, Rajaraja.1 in the 10th century AD is an exceptional example of Cholas architecture.

Tours to Tanjavur - The Palace close to the temple is a huge building of masonry built partly
by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and partly by the Marathas.

The Art Gallery in the Palace boasts number of granite and bronze statues of the Cholas period.Saraswathi Mahal Library is another part of the palace is a library where over 30,000 palm leaves and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages are conservedHall of Music in the Palace is the acoustically ideal ancient music hall.

Royal Museum situated in the palace complex, this museum has mixed collections like manuscripts, weapon dresses, Utensils, Musical instruments used by the Royal Family of Thanjavur.The Schwartz Church built in 1779 AD is another

This admired place commands a panaromic view of Thanjavur Town from the Tower.Mariamman Temple (Punnai Nallur) is situated 6 kms away from Thanjavur is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman.Naageswaran Temple is a place where devotion, mythology and aesthetics form a perfect mix.

It was constructed around 1005 A.D; it is an exceptional symbol of Cholas sculptureAiravatheeswar Temple is an elegantly built temple located in Dharasuram, 34 kms from Thanjavur. Dating back to the 12th century AD, the temple has now been recognized as a world heritage monument by UNESCO.

Orattanad a Maratha chattram, named after Muktambal, one of the queens of Sarfoji II, is situated here. It boasts a chariot shaped architecture and showcases a profusion of religious sculptures in stucco and wood. Manora is the tallest and the most historic monument built by the Tanjore Marathas.The nearest airport is at Trichy (65-km) to Thanjavur. There is a railway junction in Thanjavur. It is well linked with Trichy, Chennai, Madurai and Nagore.

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