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Wonders of Tamilnadu - Tamil Treasures Day Tour
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Duration - 12 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish
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Overview
Embark on a captivating day tour from Trichy and explore the architectural wonders of Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram, then delve into the temple city of Kumbakonam. Finally, visit the iconic Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjore before returning to Trichy.
Highlights
- Culture and architectural beauty of ancient Tamil Nadu temples
- Traditional South Indian coffee filter called a “dabara set.”
- Visit the temple deities house, called as Agraharam.
- Experience the village where all the peoples engage in silk weaving.
- Bronze sculptures making using hand crafted clay casts and molten bronze
Description
Wonders of Tamilnadu - Tamil Treasures Day Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through the cultural heartland of Tamil Nadu with our full-day tour from Trichy. Your day begins with a prompt 8:00 AM pickup from Trichy Airport, Railway Station, or your hotel, where our expert guide will greet you.
Set off for Gangaikondacholapuram, home to the magnificent 10th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, a stunning example of Chola dynasty's Dravidian architecture. Admire the temple's grandeur, with its impressive Nandi sculpture designed to reflect sunlight into the sanctum.
Continue your exploration with a visit to Darasuram, renowned for the exquisite Airavateswara Temple, a masterpiece commissioned by Rajaraja Chola II in the twelfth century. Marvel at the temple's intricate carvings and architectural splendor.
Next, journey to the temple city of Kumbakonam, where you'll visit the revered Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Sarangapani Temple, and the iconic Mahamaham tank, steeped in religious significance.
Your day culminates in Thanjavur, where you'll discover the iconic Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its majestic architecture and then visit "The Raja Museum and Art Gallery" to admire a captivating collection of Chola-style artefacts and sculptures.
As the day draws to a close, relax as we drive you back to Trichy, concluding a memorable journey through Tamil Nadu's rich history and cultural heritage.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off.
- Professional English speaking guide.
- Entrance fees of the temples and monuments as per the program
- Transport with air conditioned car
- 2 bottles of water per person
- All local taxes and fees
- Exclusions:
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in tour and inclusions
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Arulmigu Aadi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Sri Sarangapani swami Temple
- Maha Maham Tank
- Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple
- Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
- Brihadeeswara Temple
The tour starts from Trichy, pick up from Airport/Railway station/ Hotel by 8.00am. Our guide will join you from the pickup point.
Transfer to Gangaikondacholapuram, known for 10th century Brihadeeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva . The temple is considered as one of the largest temples in the country and is a fine example of the grandeur of Dravidian style of architecture of the Chola dynasty. The idol of Nandi is sculpted in such a way that it reflects the sunlight to the sanctum;
Continue to visit Darasuram and the village of silk weavers. The town of Darasuram is famous for the Airavateswara temple built by Rajaraja Chola II in the twelfth century.
Then drive to Kumbakonam - known as a temple city due to the prevalence of a number of temples here. On arrival visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple - the oldest Shiva Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Mahamaham tank - one of the most prominent landmarks of the town.
Then drive to Thanjavur, visit visit the temple of Brihadeshwara, the symbol of the city of Tanjore. It preserves the classical architecture of the Dravidian temples with a mandapa and a large room that leads to the central sanctorum. After visiting the temple, continue with a stop at "The Raja Museum and Art Gallery" to admire an interesting collection of artefacts and sculptures in bronze and granite in the Chola style.
Drive back to Trichy. Tour ends with sweet memories.
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