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Thanjavur

The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is situated here. It is built by Raja Chola The empire builder in the early Dravidian style.
 

How to get there

	Air: Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli (54 kms) is connected with Cochin & Chennai. Fare: Calcutta-Tiruchirapalli via Chennai (Mon, Thu, Fri) Rs.5114 (Y).
	Rail: Thanjavur is directly connected by rail to Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Chennai and Chidambaram.
	Road: Thanjavur is connected by regular bus services with Chidambaram (113 kms), Kanyakumari (394 kms), Kumbakonam (38 kms), Chennai (310 kms), Madurai (159 kms), Pudukkotai (58 kms), Rameshwaram (222 kms), Tiruchirapalli (54 kms).

Places of Interest

• Brihadeeswara Temple
• The Palace
• Sangeetha Mahal
• Saraswati Mahal
• Library
• Raja Museum
• Temple Museum
• Schwarz Church

Excursions

• Velankani (95 kms)
• Point Calimere/Kodikarai (30 kms)
• Poompuhar (100 kms)

The Region

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