Top 21 places to visit in Thanjavur

Thanjavur is also known as Tanjore, or the city of temples. It has important cultural significance and is famous for its Tanjore paintings, handicrafts, textiles, and musical instruments. In this area, you can always see how the beautiful and changing cultures of the past and present bring life to everyday life and give the area its own unique and wonderful identity. Because of the nice weather, the best times to visit Thanjavur are in the winter and early summer, from October to March.

Brihadeeswarar temple

You can find the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur. It's also popular as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil. Many people think that this temple is one of the biggest in India. The temple was built around 1010 AD by Rajaraja Chola I, the Chola king. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is shown as a huge "Lingam." It is one of the three "Great Living Chola Temples.” The building is also on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and a must-visit during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Gangai konda cholapuram temple

The Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple is one of the largest temples in India. It is dedicated to Shiva as its primary deity and is one of the best places to visit in Thanjavur. The main tower of the temple is 55 meters tall. The towering structure is lavishly decorated with sculptures and works of art that beautify the premises in an absolutely magnificent manner. The majestic temple was constructed on this high structure.

Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam is a beautiful temple town in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It is in the middle of the region and has the two most important rivers in southern India: the Cauvery and the Arsala. Kumbakonam city is one of the best places to visit near Thanjavur. Additionally, the town is popular for its major festival, which is famous as the Mahamaham festival. This festival is held at the Mahamaham Tank once every twelve years. The city is one of the oldest in India. It is well-known for the magnificent educational institutions that it houses, as well as its famous temples and Chola period legacy.

Manora fort, Thanjavur

The Manora Fort is 65 km (40 mi) from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Serfoji II, the ruler of the Maratha Empire, built the fort. Between 1814 and 1815, as a tribute to the British win over Napoleon Bonaparte. The round tower is 23 meters tall and has eight stories. It has a view of the Bay of Bengal. "Minaret" is where the fort's name comes from. At the end of 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami hurt the fort and four other important sites. The Monaroa Fort is worth the visit during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Nagore

A Muslim dargah in Nagore is famous for being dedicated to the saint Meeran Sahib, who lived in the 1600s. Nagore, Vanjur, and Silladi are where the Nagore Dargah sites can be found. The main site is in Nagore and covers about five acres. Outside the property, in front of the western gate, is a big tower famous as "Periya Minara." It is 131 feet tall. The dargah is a place of worship for Muslims, but Hinduism inspires its rituals and architecture. During the Thanjavur Tour packages, many people go to the Kandhuri event in October and November.

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary is an island sanctuary on the coast of Tamil Nadu, close to Vedaranyam in the Nagapattinam district. It's one of the best places to see wildlife in Tamil Nadu and is also famous as the Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary. It's also one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Thanjavur. The Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is a protected place. It covers 21.47 square kilometers and is located along the Palk Strait, which meets the Bay of Bengal at Point Calimere. 

Poondi Matha Kovil

Take advantage of the Poondi Matha Kovil during the Thanjavur Tour packages. The Basilica in Poondi town is a place where Roman Catholics go to pray. People from all over India come to pray there. The church leaders take care of the pilgrims' lodging needs. People of all religions came to visit the church. At the start of the 18th century, a great Italian Jesuit priest gave the church its name. People call it Veeramamunivar. He built a church called the Church of "Mary Queen of the Immaculate Conception." People often call the shrine Poondi Matha temple.

PunnaiNallur Mariamman Temple

Shri Mariamman Kovil Punnainallur is a famous Hindu temple for Goddess Mariamman. It is near Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. People know the temple for its unique architecture, a mix of the Dravidian temple building style, and Chola Empire culture. The temple has a long history. The PunnaiNallur Mariamman Temple is one of the best places to visit in Thanjavur.

Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangam

The Ranganathaswamy Temple Srirangam is one of the best places in Thanjavur. It is in Srirangam, in the Trichy district of Tamil Nadu State. It is one of the holiest Vaishnavite temples. One of the 108 holy Vaishnavite sites, this is thought to be the most important one. The temple's design is typical of the Dravidian style. It covers 156 acres, making it the world's biggest Hindu temple that is still used.

Sangeet Mahal

The Sangeet Mahal is in Thanjavur Palace, behind the Royal Museum. On the first floor, the Hall of Music, or Sangeet Mahal, has a beautiful theater with great sound. It was used for public events and cultural programs. The ceiling and walls are covered with lots of small details. The ancient builders were very good at engineering, as shown by how well this hall sounds. Sangeet Mahal is a must-visit place during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Saraswati Mahal Library 

The Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, also known as the Saraswathi Mahal Library, is in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. The library is one of the oldest in Asia. It has a rare collection of texts and papers written in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, English, and other Indian languages on palm leaves. More than 60,000 books are in the collection, but only a small portion are on show. Saraswati Mahal Library is worth the visit during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Schwartz Church

It is proud to be one of the oldest churches in South India. Schwartz Church came into existence during British rule in India. For many people, it is not only an important place to visit in Tamil Nadu but also very important to the religion. Schwartz Church in Thanjavur is a reminder of when the city was a British colony. It's in the yard of Thanjavur Palace. There are many trees and pretty lawns around the church, making it a peaceful place to escape the noise of the city. The Schwartz Church is one of the most beautiful places in Thanjavur.

Sri Kailasanathar Temple - Chandran Temple

The Sri Kailasanathar Temple is among the best places to visit during the Thanjavur Tour packages. People often call the temple the Chandran Sthalam. People born in Kataka Rasi are thought to be able to solve all of their problems if they come here and worship Kailasanathar, the main god, and Chandran, the moon god. This temple is in the Dravidian style over a thousand years ago.

Thanjavur Art Gallery

The Thanjavur Art Gallery is one of the most beautiful places in Thanjavur. It is located in the Thanjavur Palace. The gallery contains bronze icons, stone sculptures, and other items from the golden age of Tamil history. The art we see here today is the best that has ever been made. Most of the pieces were made during the Chola period, which lasted from the 9th century AD to the 13th.

Thanjavur Palace

The Thanjavur Palace is one of the must-visit places during the Thanjavur Tour packages. The Bhonsle family ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. Their official home is the Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, which people in the area call Aranmanai. But the Marathas made some changes to make it work better for them. Tamil Nadu people call it "Thanjavur Aranmanai" more often.

Thirukandiyur

Thirukandiyur is a town in Tamil Nadu famous for its temples. The Temple of Hara Sapa Vimochana Kandeswarar is the main attraction in Thirukadaiyur. People believe that Thirukandiyur Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams. It is also called Pancha Kamala Kshetram. The history books say that Emperor Mahabali built the temple between the Kudamurutti and Vennar Rivers. Thirukandiyur is another of the best places to visit in Thanjavur.

Thirumayam Fort 

Thirumayam Fort is a historical site in Tamil Nadu 18 km from Pudukkottai. It is a reminder of the area's rich history. The Archaeological Survey of India is in charge of Thirumayam Fort. Many people visit it to learn about its cultural and architectural importance. The Thirumayam Fort is a beautiful place to visit during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Thiruvaiyaru

Thiruvaiyaru is on the banks of the river Kaveri and is in the Thanjavur district. There is an old Shiva temple in Thiruvaiyaru that is dedicated to Panchanatheeswar. But it's better famous for being in link to Thyagaraja, the Saint Composer. The 14-acre site has the Pancha Nandeeshwara Temple, dedicated to Shiva. It is both grand and peaceful. Beyond the temple are woods and fields of rice. Thiruvaiyaru is another of the best places to visit in Thanjavur.

Thiruvarur

Thiruvavur, also popularly known as Tiruvarur, is a town in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a beautiful temple town at the confluence of three rivers: the Valaiyar, the Sukumar, and the Odambukku. Thiruvarur is famous for the Thyagaraja temple, one of the largest temple buildings in India. Thiruvarur is worth visiting during the Thanjavur Tour packages.

Vedaranyam

The Vedaranyam temple, which is dedicated to Shiva, is well-known. It is near Point Calimere. Vedanayaki and Veenavada Bhushan are the names of the goddess. It is said that Parvati beat Sarawati while the Veena was being tuned together here. Lord Shiv and Parvati are the only ones in this Shiv temple dressed like they did on their wedding day. There are beautiful paintings and sculptures in the building. Vedaranyam is another of the best places to visit in Thanjavur.

Velankanni 

One of the most popular places for pilgrims to go in India is Velankanni. There is a town there on the Bay of Bengal. People worldwide visit the important shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health. Many people of different religions come to this church to pray at the shrine of Our Lady of Health. Velankanni is worth visiting during the Thanjavur Tour packages.