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Thanjavur Package |
Important Places to see:
Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple - Built by the great Chola King, Raja Raja I in the 10th Century AD is an outstanding example of Chola architecture.
The Palace - The Palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and partly by the Marathas.
Saraswathi mahal Library - In another section of the Palace is the library where over 30,000 palm leaf and paper manuscripts in India and European languages are preserved.
Nearby Places to see:
Thirukandiyur (10 kms from Thanjavur - Temples of Brahmasirekandeswarar and Harshavimochana Perumal.
Kumbakonam (36 kms frm Thanjavur): Famous for Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Nageswara and the Remaswamy temple. Mahamagam congregation takes place once in 12 years, last held in 1992.
Swamimalai (32 kms fro Thanjavur): One of the six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu) dedicated to Lord Subramanya.
Thiruvaiyaru (13 kms from Thanjavur): Where the famous Thyagaraja lived and attained etesnity. A music festival is held here every January in honour of the saint.
Tiruvarur (55 kms from Thanjavur): The Thyagarajaswami Temple here has the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. This is the birth place of Saint Thyagaraja - One of the musical trinity.
Itinerary:
Day 1:
Starting from Chennai to Thanjavur by Evening Train.
Day 2:
Reaching Thanjavur at early morning. Check in to Hotel. After Refresh going to see Brahadeeswarar Temple, The Palace Saraswathi Mahal Library. Afternoon visit to Tirukandiyur and Tiruvaiyaru. Night return to Chennai by train.
Day 3:
Reaching morning in Chennai with wonderful memories.
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Note: We will arrange Cab and extent the package to see the nearest places as per customer interest with nominal cost. |
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Cost of Package: Rs. 2,800 Per Person |
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Package Includes::
1. Onward and return sleeper class train fare with local visit cab.
2. Non A/c Hotel accommodation. (We Can arrange for A/c also as per customer need)
Package Excludes:
1. Entrance fee and Food
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This is the standard package. We can arrange package as per customer needs. Please feel free to contact us.
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*All rates are subject to change. Customer will get reduce prices to book the package for 4 persons and above. |
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