Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple) — 2-day itinerary

Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple) in two days

A day-by-day plan for Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple), Tamil Nadu, 7 stops in all. Every stop that matches a place we cover links straight to it.

2 days in Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple)

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Day 1

Day 1

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Day 1

Thanjavur Maratha Palace

Thanjavur Maratha Palace

Day 1

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Saraswathi Mahal Library

Day 1

Art gallery of Chola bronzes

Art gallery of Chola bronzes

Day 2

Day 2

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Day 2

Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Day 2

Thanjavur painting & craft shopping

Thanjavur painting & craft shopping

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Planning Thanjavur (Brihadeeswarar Temple)

Why is the Brihadeeswarar Temple famous?+

It is a UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Chola architecture, built around 1010 CE, with one of the tallest temple towers in India.

How many days for Thanjavur?+

1-2 days for the temple, palace and the nearby Great Living Chola Temples.

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